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Minister MacAulay to make an important announcement regarding support for Fredericton Shelters.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support for the Fredericton Homeless Shelters Inc. through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.

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Sydney Airport Authority is receiving $2.7 million from the federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

Targeted ACOA support for Cape Breton’s air ecosystem will help maintain jobs, re-establish regional connections

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Canadian Coast Guard investing in new Aids to Navigation System for Sydney Harbour

The safety of mariners and the protection of the marine environment are top priorities of the Canadian Coast Guard. The Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation Program helps mariners confirm their positions, stay inside navigable channels and avoid marine hazards.

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Statement from the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 16, 2021

On July 16, 2021, Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

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Government of Canada invests to accelerate business growth and help create or maintain up to 1155 jobs in the Kenora region

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of more than $6.6 million in support of six strategic initiatives in the Kenora region. The funded projects are expected to support more than 400 businesses, help create or maintain up to 1155 jobs, and maximize development and growth opportunities throughout the region.

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FedNor investments support business development, growth and regional recovery efforts in the Kenora region

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of more than $6.6 million in support of six strategic initiatives led by the region’s Community Futures Development Corporations. The funded projects are expected to support more than 400 businesses, create or maintain up to 1150 jobs and maximize development and growth opportunities throughout the region.

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Backgrounder : Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) Allocations and Additional Amounts for 2021-2022 Paid to Quebec

The Government of Canada has provided a total of $518.3 million under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to Quebec for the 2021‒22 fiscal year. In addition, the Government is providing a total of $495.7 million as a top-up, calculated based on 2020-21 CCBF allocations. The funding will be distributed by the Government of Quebec to approximately 1125 communities through the Quebec gas tax and contribution program (TECQ) for 2019-2023. CCBF allocations can also serve to fund public transit projects under the Quebec capital assistance program.

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Two regional airports receive nearly $8M from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, is announcing, during a visit to Trois Rivières, a total of $7,889,845 in financial support for the Ville de Trois-Rivières and the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.

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Canada Invests in New EV Chargers in Nova Scotia

Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $100,000 investment to Nova Scotia Power to install 20 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Nova Scotia Power’s facilities across the province to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.

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The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez announces $1 million in Government of Canada support to A.T.L.A.S. Aéronautik

The Granby company will improve productivity and continue its expansion.

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2021 update on cyber threats to Canada's democratic process

This assessment informs Canadians of global trends in cyber threat activity against democratic processes and evaluates the threats in a Canadian context.

1233 days ago by Infrastructure Canada from cic

Investing in safer and more convenient active transportation infrastructure

Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Brendan Maguire, Minister of Municipal Affairs and his Worship Mike Savage, and Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality announced funding for the construction of an active transportation pathway along Trunk Highway No. 7 in East Preston.

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Innovative technology helps hospitals manage emergency room flow

The Government of Canada is focused on helping businesses and healthcare organizations work together to find innovative solutions to today’s challenges. That is why the federal government is investing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia’s MOBIA Technology Innovations Inc. as it collaborates with Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador-based SurgeCon Innovations Inc. to develop technology to help hospital emergency departments reduce wait times.

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Investing in active transportation options for Yarmouth residents

Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Zach Churchill, Minister of Health and Wellness and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yarmouth, and Gil Dares, Councillor for the Town of Yarmouth, announced funding to improve active transportation in the Town of Yarmouth.

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54.7 kg of suspected cocaine seized by CBSA officers in Halifax

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Media Advisory - Sechelt, British Columbia

Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement in Sechelt, B.C.

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Government of Canada is investing nearly $7.5 million to support the health of people who use substances across Canada

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced nearly $7.5 million for 13 projects across Canada to increase the number of skilled health and social workers available to help people who use substances.

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Canada transfers Command of Multinational Counter-Terrorism Naval Task Force

Commodore Dan Charlebois of the Royal Canadian Navy transferred command of the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) yesterday to Captain Brendon Clark of the Royal New Zealand Navy during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

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Supporting communities across Nova Scotia

Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Brendan Maguire, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced that Nova Scotia has received more than $58 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, and will soon receive a top-up of over $55 million. This top-up doubles the amount of money that Nova Scotia communities received through the program in 2020-21, enabling them to carry out infrastructure projects that support the well-being of their residents. Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, was also in attendance.

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Canada, Ontario, City of Toronto, and partners invest over $35.9 million in the Tamil Community Centre in Scarborough

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Finance on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Bill Blair, Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness; the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade; Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Rouge Park; the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Vijay Thanigasalam, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough—Rouge Park; Logan Kanapathi, Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham—Thornhill; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Jennifer McKelvie, City Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park; and Siva Vimalachandran, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Tamil Community Centre, announced funding for the construction of the Tamil Community Centre.

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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia invest almost $1.4 million in lobster quality for Central Nova Scotia

Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force in our national economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are increasingly emphasizing sustainability and quality. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia today are making strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

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

The Government of Canada is providing a total of $58,366,780 under the Canada Community-Building Fund for Nova Scotia communities. This includes $57.5 million for the following 49 municipalities, and the remainder of the funds will go towards program administration.

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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia invest $1.4 million in lobster quality for Cape Breton

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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund projects to improve lobster quality in Cape Breton

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce funding of over $1.4 million for two projects focused on the implementation of updated technologies, equipment and processes to improve holding, handling and processing of lobsters, ultimately resulting in improved lobster quality. Improvements to on-board holding practices will help to maintain live lobsters in the best possible condition; improving quality, vitality, and value.

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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund projects to improve lobster quality in Central Nova Scotia

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce funding of almost $1.4 million for a project by the Northumberland Fisherman’s Association projects focused on the purchase of new equipment and technology ultimately resulting in improved lobster quality. Improvements to on-board holding practices will help to maintain live lobsters in the best possible condition; improving quality, vitality, and value.