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

The Government of Canada is providing more than $850 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 646 recipients across Ontario. In addition, the government is providing over $816 million as a top-up, calculated based on 2020-21 CCBF allocations for the following 443 municipalities and 203 local road boards.

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Good News for Odyscène and Diffusion En Scène in the Laurentians

The Government of Canada helps two presenters in the Laurentians overcome the impacts of the pandemic

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Creating a Safe, Inclusive and Open Online Environment

The Government of Canada is seeking comments on a proposed approach to combatting harmful online content.

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Canada Invests in Clean Technologies for Electric Vehicles

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Member of Parliament for Beaches–East York, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $12.7-million investment in six clean energy technologies projects to help put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.

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Government of Canada to announce support for regional airport

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Alternating lane closures on St. Andrews Lock and Dam bridge

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists to expect possible travel delays and alternating lane closures on the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for deck replacement work.

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Supporting Gender Equality in Sport

The Government of Canada invests nearly $200,000 in Guelph Soccer

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Government of Canada invests in training to help workers across Canada become certified in the skilled trades

To help maintain a strong workforce and better position our country for a prosperous economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure that Canadians have the training they need to access good, well-paying jobs. The Government is making targeted investments, so that key groups facing barriers—such as women, newcomers, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and Black and racialized Canadians—can better find work in the skilled trades through projects led by unions and their partner organizations.

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Government of Canada providing support for students and recent grads

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will announce how the Government of Canada will continue to support access to post-secondary education.

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Canada Invests in Dynamic Electric Vehicle Showroom

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $50,000 investment to Oshawa Power to support a dynamic zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) virtual showroom to raise public awareness about ZEVs and their role in the transition to a clean energy future.

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Canada Invests in Hybrid Forest Harvesting Trucks

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $1.7-million investment in FPInnovations to develop and demonstrate hybrid diesel-electric forestry harvesting trucks and help green transportation in Canada’s forestry sector.

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Government of Canada launches third phase of CanCode Program targeting 3 million training opportunities for youth

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched the third phase of CanCode and highlighted an $80-million federal investment in the program. CanCode 3.0 is seeking applications for projects that will provide students from kindergarten to grade 12 with the opportunity to learn the in-demand digital skills that will prepare them for future jobs. The program also aims to provide 120,000 teachers with training opportunities so they can incorporate new digital skills and technologies into their classrooms.

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Dieppe athletes to benefit from a new synthetic sports field

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and His Worship Yvon Lapierre, Mayor of the City of Dieppe, announced funding for recreation infrastructure in Dieppe.

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Sudbury Airport Development Corporation is receiving $3.5M from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced more than $3.5 million in financial support for the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation (SACDC). This non-repayable contribution will help mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of the Sudbury airport for a one-year period. The project is expected to help maintain 27 local jobs.

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FAQ: Travel to Canada as a tourist in 2021

Canada is finally opening up to tourists after keeping the border tightly-zipped for the past 17 months, but things are still not totally back to normal. In early July, the gradual reopening of the Canadian border began with fully vaccinated exempt travellers. Then on July 19, Health Canada announced that restrictions would be even less […]

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New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario

Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Han Dong, Member of Parliament for Don Valley North, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $350,000 investment to Seneca College and to Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, to install seven EV fast chargers across Ontario to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.

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Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc. is receiving $3.8 million from the federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

Targeted ACOA support for the Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc. in New Brunswick will help maintain jobs, re-establish regional connections

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Gros Morne non-profit enhances digital arts training

Ensuring Atlantic Canadian businesses and organizations have the skillsets they need to thrive, grow, and compete is more important than ever. That is why the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are helping Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. (GMSM), on the West Coast of Newfoundland, offer additional digital training opportunities.

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Government of Canada investment supports recovery of Niagara Region tourism sector

Today, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre announced a non-repayable FedDev Ontario investment of $2 million for the Regional Municipality of Niagara to support the recovery of the Niagara Region tourism industry. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario.

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Manitoba invites 1,140 Express Entry candidates in new PNP draw

Manitoba’s immigration program reached new heights on July 27. The province invited 1,140 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination — the most ever in a single draw. Express Entry candidates eligible for Skilled Workers Overseas stream Number of LAAs issued: 1,140 Ranking score cutoff: 557 Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration […]

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Statement on Agreement in Principle paving the way for an Impact Assessment of TC Energy proposed pumped-storage project

The Department of National Defence has signed an Agreement in Principle with TC Energy that will see the company advance to an Impact Assessment for a proposed hydroelectric pumped-storage facility at 4th Canadian Division Training Centre Meaford (4 CDTC).

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Government of Canada COVID-19 update for Indigenous Peoples and communities, week of July 26

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to supporting Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19 and continues to work closely with Indigenous organizations and provincial and territorial governments.

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Immigration Ministers focus on long-term planning for a more responsive and collaborative immigration system

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met virtually today to discuss the future of immigration in Canada as the country looks towards growth and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic created some disruptions to Canada’s immigration system, Ministers in attendance had an opportunity to reflect on lessons learned and to reaffirm their commitment to a federal-provincial/territorial (FPT) relationship that supports timely and meaningful partnership and collaboration.

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Minister of Transport to highlight progress of Calgary Airport Trail expansion project

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will highlight the progress of the Calgary Airport Trail expansion project. He will be joined by the Mayor of Calgary, His Worship Naheed Nenshi, The Calgary Airport Authority’s Vice President of People, Risk and General Counsel, Carmelle Hunka, and the City of Calgary’s Director of Transportation Infrastructure, Kerensa Fromherz

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Minister Murray and Minister Mendicino meet with stakeholders to discuss digital transformation and immigration

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, met with stakeholders on July 27 to discuss improving digital tools for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.