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Backgrounder: Federal government and Northwest Territories invest in transportation in the North

The federal government is investing $13,908,056 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, the Active Transportation Fund and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support four transportation improvement projects across the Northwest Territories.

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Governments of Canada and Quebec Launch Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Quebec’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, announced the establishment of the Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources to support initiatives undertaken by Quebec toward a strong and sustainable economy.

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The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme as an immigration program through which approximately 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada.

The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the West Indian Domestic Scheme as an immigration program through which approximately 3,000 women from Caribbean countries came to Canada, contributing to the growth of Caribbean culture in Canada.

Categories: Parks Canada
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Media Advisory: Housing and Homelessness Funding Announcement in Newfoundland and Labrador

Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors; the Honourable John G. Abbott, provincial Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; and Doug Pawson, Executive Director of End Homelessness St. John’s.

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Media Advisory: Transit and Homelessness Funding Announcement in Newmarket

Members of the media are invited to a transit infrastructure and homelessness announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill; Eric Jolliffe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of York; and Nation Cheong, Vice President of Community Impact for United Way Greater Toronto.

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Minister Hussen announces $360.6 million for global efforts to eliminate malnutrition

One in three people globally are malnourished, the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries. Women and girls, who tend to eat least and eat last, are particularly affected, being twice as likely to suffer from malnutrition. This crisis is causing illnesses, preventable deaths and lost economic potential. By some estimates, poor health and lost potential costs the worldwide economy over a trillion dollars each year.

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami - Ensuring Inuit voices guide federal decisions

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, announced a new Cabinet Directive on the Implementation of the Inuit Nunangat Policy.

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Government of Canada launches Canadian Genomics Strategy to drive innovation and foster economic growth

Canada’s researchers, businesses and institutions are at the forefront of the genomics revolution, unlocking the potential of this transformative science to drive innovation across industries, address global challenges and improve quality of life. Genomics is the science that aims to decipher and understand the entire genetic information of an organism. Recognizing the critical role of genomics in creating a more sustainable and prosperous future, the Government of Canada is taking significant steps to enhance Canada’s global leadership in this field.