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Government of Canada to announce funding to improve tourism and access to Indigenous exhibits

The Honourable Randy Boissonault Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will provide details on funding to support the post-COVID recovery of tourism facilities in British Columbia.

993 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

Preparing PEI’s labour force for the future

As industries recover and market demands evolve, businesses and workers in Prince Edward Island are seeking new ways to develop the necessary skills to remain competitive. Collaboration between industry, community, governments, and educational institutions serves to strengthen strategic sectors and ensure under-represented groups have more opportunities to contribute to our economy. Growing a skilled workforce is critical to building a strong, resilient future for all Atlantic Canadians.

993 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Minister Alghabra, Parliamentary Secretary Badawey, and Parliamentary Secretary Bittle to announce safety investments at Niagara District Airport

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Mr. Vance Badawey, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Mr. Chris Bittle, will announce safety investments at the Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

993 days ago by Prairies Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada invests in economic and community growth in Downtown Winnipeg

Over $2.5 million in federal funding to support recovery and growth in Winnipeg’s Downtown

993 days ago by Environment and Climate Change Canada from cic

A cleaner Hamilton Harbour: All contaminated sediment removed or capped at Randle Reef

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, along with the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Honourable David Piccini, and the Deputy Mayor of Hamilton, Jason Farr, announced the successful completion of Stage 2 of the Randle Reef Remediation Project.

993 days ago by Canadian Grain Commission from cic

Producers compensated average 80% for eligible deliveries to W.A. Grain & Pulse Solutions

Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to W.A. Grain & Pulse Solutions will receive an average of 80% compensation for eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

993 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Alberta and Canada expand partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet for Albertans

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, announced that the Government of Canada will bring its total funding commitment for connectivity in Alberta to up to $390 million.

993 days ago by Natural Resources Canada from cic

MP Taylor Roy to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

OTTAWA — Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.A media availability will follow.

993 days ago by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from cic

NOVONIX opens new pilot facility for production of lithium-ion battery materials

Atlantic Canadian businesses are adapting operations and seeking new opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of innovation and boost growth. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help NOVONIX develop and scale up a new production method for cathode materials, an essential component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

993 days ago by Global Affairs Canada from cic

Canada sending additional $25M military aid to support Ukraine

The Government of Canada continues to take strong and decisive action in response to the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine.

993 days ago by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada from cic

Minister Ng announces the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Government of Canada continues to be committed to advancing gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

993 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador update on Early Learning and Child Care

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Premier Andrew Furey, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, to provide an update on Pre-Kindergarten and the Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan across Newfoundland and Labrador.

993 days ago by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada from cic

Canada and Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation settle specific claim related to loss of reserve land

Today, Chief Georgina Livingstone and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation and the Government of Canada have reached an agreement to settle Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation Unlawful Cut-Off of 22.5 Acres from IR No. 1 specific claim.

993 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada supports improving healthy living behaviours in older adults

The Government of Canada invested $2.2 million for three organizations to support healthy living behaviours in older adults. The projects will enable innovative and integrated approaches to promoting healthy living and addressing the common risk factors for chronic disease.

993 days ago by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency from cic

CanNor invests $3.6M in projects across the Yukon, creating jobs and growing the economy

The Government of Canada is continuing its support for businesses and organizations as they adapt, grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. New investments by the Government of Canada are helping to build a strong foundation for the workforce of today and into the future.

993 days ago by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency from cic

CanNor investments support Indigenous economic development corporations in the Yukon

Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced an investment of $3.6 million to support two regional initiatives led by Indigenous economic development corporations across the Yukon.

993 days ago by Prairies Economic Development Canada from cic

Government of Canada to announce investments in support of Alberta’s Indigenous tourism sector

Government of Canada to announce investments in support of Alberta’s Indigenous tourism sector.

993 days ago by Correctional Service Canada from cic

Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution

On March 2, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security institution

993 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Media Advisory - Elmsdale, Nova Scotia

Members of the media are invited to join an important infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; John MacDonald, Member of the Legislative Assembly for East Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables; and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants.

993 days ago by Employment and Social Development Canada from cic

Announcement of Foreign Credential Recognition Program

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will announce funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program in Vancouver, British Columbia.

993 days ago by Public Health Agency of Canada from cic

Government of Canada funding supports improving healthy living behaviours for Indigenous women in the Prairies

Government of Canada announced an investment of $886,880 to the University of Calgary. This funding will help improve access to health programs for Indigenous women and those who identify as two-spirit in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

993 days ago by Transport Canada from cic

Government of Canada to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Montreal

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, will hold a news conference to provide an update on High Frequency Rail.

993 days ago by Canadian Food Inspection Agency from cic

Statement from the Chief Plant Health Officer: Update on soil sample testing for Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been testing soil samples from Prince Edward Island (PEI) as part of its tracing activities for the 2021 potato wart investigation.

993 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Minister Bibeau will announce investments to support processors of supply-managed commodities

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,

993 days ago by Canadian Institutes of Health Research from cic

Women RISE Initiative Launches on International Women’s Day: Canada invests in research to ensure an equitable COVID-19 recovery

Around the world women and girls have disproportionately suffered the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19. Before the pandemic, women were doing three times as much unpaid care and domestic work as men. Data from UN Women shows that women make up 70% of the health workforce worldwide and are therefore at the forefront of the COVID-19 response; in 11 countries where sex-disaggregated data is available women account for 71% of confirmed cases among health care workers. On many fronts, the limited gains made on gender equity over the last decades are at risk of being rolled back.