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Government of Canada announcement to boost manufacturing, create jobs and accelerate regional recovery efforts in the Temiskaming Shores region

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 Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The announcement will support high-quality jobs, increase exports and help strengthen and grow New Liskeard’s manufacturing sector.

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Netflix to open an office in Canada

U.S. streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will open a new head office in Canada. Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO, announced that they will open a head office in Canada because the country has become such “an important part of our business” and it wants to” build on that momentum.” Netflix has become one of […]

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FedDev Ontario investment sparks growth for SigmaPoint Technologies

As Ontario’s economy evolves and recovers from the impact of COVID-19, many manufacturers in the region are embracing technology to seize new opportunities, become more productive and stay competitive. Manufacturers are working hard to maintain skilled workforces that support good, local jobs and produce top-quality goods, while finding opportunities to grow at home and expand abroad.

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Business council calls on Canada to budget for skilled immigrants

On March 1, business leaders sent a list of pre-budget recommendations to the Canadian government, calling for a focus on long-term growth and job creation. The Business Council of Canada’s open letter to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland outlined seven key recommendations to promote economic recovery. Among these recommendations, the author, Goldy Hyder, touted the […]

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Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to open the Powering Past Coal Alliance Global Summit with the United Kingdom

Media representatives are advised that Canada and the United Kingdom are co-hosting the Powering Past Coal Alliance’s virtual Global Summit from March 2 to 4, 2021. The Summit will convene governments, businesses and civil society to deliver new coal phase-out commitments, share insights and experience, and identify opportunities to increase global action at COP26 in December.

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Minister Lametti to make a funding announcement

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, Arif Varani, accompanied by representatives for Ryerson University and Maliganik Tukisiniarvik, will make a funding announcement. Following the address to recipients, Minister Lametti and the recipients will be available to media.

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Government of Canada announces coming into force of Divorce Act amendments

Ensuring that the family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families during divorce or separation is critical. That is why the Government of Canada took action by changing Canada’s federal family laws to promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, help reduce child poverty, and make the family justice system more accessible and efficient.

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Building a more secure future: Minister of Transport provides update on the Safer Skies Initiative at ICAO Council meeting

On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down near Tehran by Iranian surface-to-air missiles, killing 176 people, including 138 with ties to Canada. The Government of Canada continues to work with its international partners to improve global aviation safety and prevent tragedies like Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 from ever happening again.

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Educating youth on agriculture: kicking off Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with $1.6 million in support of Agriculture in the Classroom

The Government of Canada is committed to increasing awareness and promoting interest in agriculture across the country. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) starts these conversations early, teaching Canadian youth the importance of farming and the agri-food sector while promoting interest for future careers in agriculture and food.

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The Town of Petawawa is converting food waste into clean energy with support from the Government of Canada

Today, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Neil R. Ellis, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced an investment of approximately $2.7 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support a project that converts food waste into renewable energy in Petawawa, Ontario.

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