Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 B.C. HOSTS FRANCOPHONIE MINISTERS’ MEETING VANCOUVER – Promoting the continued strength of Canada’s two official languages will be an important goal for the two-day national ministers’ meeting on the Canadian Francophonie which begins tomorrow, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations and minister responsible for francophone affairs, Naomi Yamamoto said. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009IGR0003-000380.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:38:26 GMT 2ND DAILY AMTRAK TRAIN FROM SEATTLE BOOSTS B.C. TOURISM VANCOUVER – The anticipated second daily Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver will begin bringing visitors to B.C. from Washington State and Oregon on Aug. 19, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Naomi Yamamoto announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009IGR0002-000226.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:30:37 GMT MINISTER OF STATE MEETS U.S. OFFICIALS ON BORDER ISSUES BLAINE, WA – The strong relationship between B.C. and Washington State is greatly assisting both Canada and the United States to avoid potential impacts of border delays on the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Naomi Yamamoto said. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009IGR0001-000157.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:44:56 GMT B.C. PLEASED CROSS-BORDER RAIL SERVICE CAN EXPAND VICTORIA – The federal government’s announcement that it will help the expansion of US Amtrak passenger rail service to British Columbia is an important step towards helping boost cross-border travel and tourism, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Naomi Yamamoto said. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0013-000077.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:42:11 GMT