Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to support women entrepreneurs 

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Montréal – A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project along with …

Govt raises interest-free limit of Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for 2024

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Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. This is the portion of advances on which the Government of Canada pays the interest on behalf of producers. Canadian producers have faced significant challenges, including elevated input prices and interest …

Prevent, address gender-based violence in Prairies 

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Winnipeg – Women and Gender Equality Canada announced over $7.4M for 17 organizations located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The following organizations are receiving funding through the Call for proposals: Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to further address gender-based violence, which provides funding to bolster the capacity of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, helping them address the root causes of violence, and deliver …

Collaborative Learning & Tech Centre Opens in Brampton

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BRAMPTON- The City of Brampton and Peel District School Board (PDSB), have announced the official opening of a new Collaborative Learning and Technology Centre (CLTC)​. Adjacent to Central Peel Secondary School, the CLTC is a technology hub with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) prog​​​ramming. In 2019, the City of Brampton and PDSB approved a partnership …

Supporting Cost Saving in Ontario Communities

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Collingwood – Across the country, we are striving to offer Canadians more affordable and more sustainable communities to live in. This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to invest in projects to help communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast retrofit their buildings and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy …

Ontario launches 2024 budget titled Building a Better Ontario 

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TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. Like the rest of the world, Ontario continues to face economic uncertainty due to high interest rates and global instability. These challenges are putting pressure on Ontario families and their finances, as well as on the province’s finances. Despite these challenges, Ontario is continuing to …

Minister Hussen announces intèl youth internships in Atlantic Canada

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St. John’s – During a tour in Atlantic Canada to highlight the importance of Canada’s international assistance, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment of $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Minister Hussen was joined for the announcement by representatives of the Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Fisheries and Marine Institute, 1 of …

Investing $25m in new energy-efficient community centre in Laval

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Laval  — The federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal are investing $25,000,000 to support a project by the Hellenic Community  to build a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of Laval’s Chomedey district. The federal government is investing $10,000,000 in this project under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, and the Hellenic Community of …

Advancing Construction on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

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Seven new stations will bring fast and convenient transit closer to people and jobs in the GTA TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver reliable, rapid transit to communities in Etobicoke and …

Funding for new community projects to protect fresh water announced

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Repentigny – On World Water Day, Canada joins many other countries in highlighting the importance of protecting and conserving our freshwater heritage. Canada is home to 20 percent of the world’s freshwater reserves. Healthy lakes and rivers are essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $800,000 in funding …