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Minister Duguid to make an announcement on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg.

Categories: Canada Water Agency
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2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients: Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band's Public Works Team

Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.

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Government of Canada lists seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities

Transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, play a leading role in the production and distribution of fentanyl throughout Canada. To rid Canada of this scourge, the Government of Canada will ensure law enforcement has every resource available to dismantle and disrupt the operations of these organizations in our communities.

Categories: Public Safety Canada
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Government launches new intelligence sharing partnership focused on fentanyl trafficking and other criminal use of funds

Yesterday, the Government of Canada convened the first working meeting of the new Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP). This new partnership will support the permissible sharing of money laundering and organized crime intelligence between law enforcement and Canada’s big banks. Canada’s newly appointed Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl, Kevin Brosseau, launched the inaugural meeting and gave opening remarks.

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MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon

Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $62,500 for the Old Crow Retail Cooperative Ltd. (Old Crow Co-op). This investment will help the Old Crow Co-op become more energy efficient and accessible to the local community.