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  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Backgrounder: British Columbia’s 2021‒22 federal Canada Community-Building Fund allocations and top-up amounts

The Government of Canada is providing $293 million under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) of which $114 million will be transferred to the following 188 British Columbia communities through the Community Works Fund. In addition, the Government is providing $280 million as a top-up, calculated based on 2020‒21 CCBF allocations of which $109 million will be transferred to the following 188 British Columbia communities through the Community Works Fund.
Categories: National News
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Supporting communities across British Columbia

Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that British Columbia has received $293 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of $280 million. This top-up doubles the amount of money that British Columbia communities received through the program in 2020–21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents.
Categories: National News
  by Employment and Social Development Canada   from cic

Joint statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Canada Employment Insurance Commission Commissioners

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough; the Canada Employment Insurance Commission’s (CEIC) Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Laliberté; and the CEIC’s Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, issued the statement below today on the launch of consultations on modernizing the Employment Insurance program. The online survey will open on Monday, August 9, 2021, at canada.ca/ei-consultations. The survey is scheduled to run until Friday, October 8, 2021
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  by Environment and Climate Change Canada   from cic

The Forks Renewal Corporation brings clean energy to downtown Winnipeg buildings with support from the Government of Canada

Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Forks Renewal Corporation is receiving approximately $1.8 million to build a district geothermal system that will provide heating and cooling to its buildings in downtown Winnipeg. The Forks Renewal Corporation is also contributing close to $2.7 million to this project.
Categories: National News
  by Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson   from cic

The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson opens systemic examination into issues expressed by certain Muslim-led charities

The Minister of National Revenue has requested that the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, examine the concerns expressed by the Muslim-led charities and to engage other charitable organizations led by racialized communities about their experiences with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Categories: National News
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada supports Francophone organizations, entrepreneurs and communities to stimulate economic growth and recovery in Northern Ontario  

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, today announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $2.4 million to support four strategic projects to maximize economic opportunities and create jobs in official-language minority communities (OLMCs). This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Categories: National News
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada investments to support economic development, growth and recovery efforts of Francophone communities in Northern Ontario

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, today announced an investment of more than $2.4 million to support four strategic initiatives led by Francophone organizations in Northern Ontario. The funded projects are expected to support up to 52 businesses, create or maintain up to 149 jobs, and maximize opportunities for development and growth throughout the region.
Categories: National News
  by Fisheries and Oceans Canada   from cic

Canada’s Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program now open for second round applications 

Over the past year, COVID-19 has created unique challenges for Canadian fish harvesters who are the economic backbone of many Canadian coastal and rural communities. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and the importance of a strong fish and seafood sector, so that harvesters can continue to provide food for Canadians and support their families and communities.
Categories: National News
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Canada Strengthens Nuclear Collaboration with Romania

Annick Goulet, Canada’s Ambassador to Romania, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Florin Cîțu, Romania’s Prime Minister; and the Honourable Minister Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Romania’s Minister of Energy, today signed an agreement committing the two countries to strengthening cooperation on nuclear energy, including collaboration on CANDU refurbishments and new build projects in Romania.
Categories: National News
  by Public Services and Procurement Canada   from cic

Government of Canada to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement will hold a press conference to announce new measures to increase federal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses across Canada. She will be accompanied by Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Tabatha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
Categories: National News