Funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 21 infrastructure projects in the Vancouver Island Region. The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are investing over $12 million in these projects through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s new COVID-19 Resilience stream. Canada is contributing over $10.3 million, and B.C. is contributing almost $1.7 million.
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Government of Canada committed to improvements in the Milton Transportation Corridor
A better, faster, and more reliable transportation network will help reduce congested travel times for people and improve the efficiency of moving goods through the country’s trade corridors, which is critical to the success of Canadian companies in a global marketplace.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 10, 2021
On August 10, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Québec Area Festivals Receive Significant Government of Canada Investment
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announces funding for festivals in the Greater Québec area.
Backgrounder – Québec Area Festivals Receive Significant Government of Canada Investment
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announces funding for festivals in the Greater Québec area.
The Government of Canada invests in small craft harbours in Thunder Bay
Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe access to waterways. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in the fishing sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft harbours.
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in road upgrades across the province
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan; the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of the Joint Interparliamentary Council and Member of Parliament for Malpeque; Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced funding for road upgrades across the province.
The Government of Canada launches Call for Proposals for projects that protect aquatic species at risk
Canada’s natural biodiversity plays an important role in our way of life. The health of the environment and wildlife supports our culture, our wellbeing and our economy. The Government of Canada is committed to taking further action to build on work already underway to protect and conserve at-risk species in our oceans, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes to ensure their survival for future generations.
Moosehead Breweries get operational and energy efficiency upgrades
Federal funding will help the company increase sales and remain competitive
The Government of Canada Invests an Additional $3.8 Million to Create More Than 360 Youth Jobs and Internships in Canada
The Government of Canada announces an additional investment of $3.8 million to create more than 360 youth jobs and internships in Canada
Théâtre Jeunesse Les Gros Becs Receives Additional Support for Its Renovation Project
The Government of Canada supports the renovation project of Québec City’s Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs
Honouring Canadians who have served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
As Canadians, we are called to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who have served our country in times of war, military conflict and peace.
Government of Canada enhances support to Indigenous communities to respond to and heal from the ongoing impacts of residential schools
The Government of Canada is taking further action to enhance support for Indigenous Peoples and communities as they continue to respond to and heal from the intergenerational trauma of residential schools.
The City of Mount Pearl reduces emissions with support from the Government of Canada
Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $116,200 from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund to support the City of Mount Pearl Energy-Efficiency and Fuel Switching Project. This funding is part of the $4.8 million to support 13 climate action projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that was announced by Canada and the province on May 19, 2021. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is also contributing $96,800 in support of this initiative. This investment comes from the province’s Climate Change Challenge Fund.
FedDev Ontario to announce support for support for first-of-its-kind innovative automotive industry project
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, will make an important announcement for Windsor-Essex.
Goose Bay Airport Corporation is receiving $1.7 million from the federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs
Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, movement of goods and connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, impacting communities and local businesses from coast to coast to coast.
Planting Trees in Whitby as Part of Two Billion Trees
Today, Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced $ 2,040,946 to Canadian Trees for Life in support of the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years. This funding will support 30 Trees for Life projects in various locations, which will see a combined total of nearly 275,000 trees planted.
Government of Canada targets zero emission bus transportation with launch of new fund
Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced the launch of a $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit Fund − a five year national program that will help communities invest in zero emission public transit and school transportation options by switching to cleaner electrical power and supporting the purchase of zero emission public transit and school buses and associated infrastructure.
Government of Canada announces agreement with leading COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna, Inc. to build mRNA vaccine facility in Canada
New agreement is a major milestone in the Government of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy and positions Canada as mRNA centre of excellence
Planting Trees in Peterborough as Part of Two Billion Trees
Today, Maryam Monsef, Minister of Rural Economic Development and for Women and Gender Equality and Member of Parliament for Peterborough–Kawartha, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced $232,325 to ALUS Canada in support of the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years.
Government of Canada establishes FedNor as a standalone agency to better serve Northern Ontario
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister responsible for FedNor, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the creation of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, better known as FedNor. FedNor, which previously operated as an initiative of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, will now function as a standalone agency for economic development in Northern Ontario.
FedDev Ontario to announce support for first-of-its-kind innovative automotive industry project
FedDev Ontario to announce support for first-of-its-kind innovative automotive industry project
The Vieux Théâtre de Saint-Fabien to Receive Government of Canada Funding for Its Renovation Work
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement on Wednesday about the Vieux Théâtre de St-Fabien
The Government of Canada to Invests in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Toronto–Danforth), announces significant funding to support Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
Minister Mendicino meets with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas
Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, concluded a successful visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.