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Ian Scott to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

We welcome this opportunity to appear at the start of your study of the proposed acquisition of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications. My remarks today will focus on explaining how the CRTC reviews transactions in the communications industry.

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Minister of Justice orders new trial in Quebec case following conviction review

The Government is committed to a fair and impartial criminal justice system that protects communities, and respects the needs of victims while guarding against potential miscarriages of justice.

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Made-in-Canada N95 respirators now shipping from 3M Canada’s Brockville facility

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, welcomed the shipment of the first Canadian-made 3M N95 respirators manufactured in the newly expanded Brockville, Ontario, facility. This expansion was made possible through an investment of $23.335 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The new facility employs 30 full-time workers. As part of this investment, 3M has also committed to maintaining a minimum of 1,130 full-time jobs across Canada.

1331 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announces over $930,000 to support tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

Government of Canada announces financial support for eight regional organizations.

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Backgrounder: Supporting tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on April 7, 2021, outlining CED’s financial assistance per organization.

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Government of Canada to announce support to establish world-class science and tourism centre in the Kenora district

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, will make a virtual FedNor announcement on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The announcement will support cutting-edge research and help boost tourism in the region by creating a unique ecotourism experience in Northwestern Ontario.

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Invitation to media – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Mélanie Joly, to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Mélanie Joly, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

1331 days ago by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions from cic

Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to announce investments to support practice of winter activities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, Quebec Lieutenant and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for several winter tourism organizations, assistance provided under the Winter Tourism Initiative.

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Statement by Minister Chagger on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Tonight at sunset, alongside Jewish communities in Canada and around the world, we commemorate the more than six million Jews who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust

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Canada renews partnership with Grand Challenges Canada to spur innovations for global health

World Health Day is commemorated to raise awareness of global health issues. This year, COVID-19 has highlighted the inequalities that persist for people accessing health services due to simple factors such as where they were born, their gender and their age.

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Backgrounder - Canada’s partnership with Grand Challenges Canada to support sustainable innovations

On World Health Day, April 7, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced that the Government of Canada is renewing its partnership with Grand Challenges Canada to support innovative solutions that improve global health.

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Veterans Affairs Canada helps fund the Canadian Tulip Festival

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced up to $135,000 in funding for the virtual commemoration of Canadian Veterans as part of the 2021 Canadian Tulip Festival.

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Government of Canada supports Alberta agri-food sector with investment in BioNeutra

The agriculture and agri-foods sectors support quality jobs for Canadians and are of vital importance to the Canadian economy. That is why today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, announced more than $2.94 million to help Alberta-based BioNeutra to double its manufacturing capacity and better compete in global markets.

1331 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Database: Emergency Processing Fund projects in Ontario

The Emergency Processing Fund (EPF) provides funding to help companies implement changes to safeguard the health and safety of workers and their families due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 7, 2021, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada highlighted over $12 million in funding through the program to improve worker safety and increase capacity of Ontario meat processing.

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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on April 7, 2021

On April 7, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

1331 days ago by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from cic

Government of Canada investing over $12 million to improve worker safety and increase capacity of Ontario meat processing

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to Canada’s food system, while demonstrating the need for more diversified food processing capacity. As a result, Canadian livestock producers and meat processors have taken on unexpected and exceptional activities to manage health and safety during the pandemic. The Government of Canada is helping meat processors invest in safety measures to protect their workers and in facility improvements that strengthen Canada’s food supply.

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Canada and Ontario invest in a Community Pavilion in Ottawa

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

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Government of Canada helps maximize tourism, immigration and economic growth opportunities in Thunder Bay-Superior North

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Superior North, and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $1 million in support of six strategic initiatives in the Thunder Bay—Superior North region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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FedNor invests to boost tourism, immigration and economic growth in Thunder Bay-Superior North

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay-Superior North, and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced more than $1 million to support six initiatives designed to create and maintain jobs, support recovery efforts and maximize economic development and growth opportunities across the Thunder Bay-Superior North region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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Media Advisory - Grand Valley, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; the Honourable Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues and Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe North; and His Worship Steve Soloman, Mayor of the Town of Grand Valley.

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Economic development in the Montérégie region: $13M in support for Quali-T-Group to build a new factory

The governments of Quebec and Canada are granting a total of $13 million in financial assistance to Quali-T-Group (QTG) to build a new factory in Bromont, in the Montérégie region.

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Minister Monsef announces $7.7 million investment in 16 women’s and equality-seeking organizations in Ontario

A strong and vibrant women’s movement is part of the foundation of a more inclusive Canada – and one where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. The Government of Canada continues to support women’s and equality-seeking organizations to ensure women are given the opportunity to fully participate in Canada’s social, economic and democratic life.

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FedDev Ontario investment helping fish and seafood sector in southwestern Ontario remain strong

Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a total FedDev Ontario investment of nearly $1.5 million through Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) to support four companies in the Chatham–Kent region, the world’s largest freshwater commercial fishing port and one of Ontario’s key fish- and seafood-processing regions.

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Canada and FCM Invest in National Capital Region's First Net-Zero Community

The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), today announced a $23-million investment to Hydro Ottawa through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to create a district energy (DE) system for Ottawa–Gatineau’s carbon-neutral Zibi waterfront development.

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Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre Milestone Announcement

Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, will hold a news conference to highlight the latest milestone in the construction management of the new Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe.