Quebec- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a total investment over $13.3 million for 28 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of Quebec’s forest sector. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program The IFIT program is helping to facilitate the adoption of transformative …
The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World: Bill Gates’ Insights
Bill Gates Warns of Limited Job Opportunities as AI Revolutionizes Work The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and this evolution is reshaping the nature of work. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, recently shared his thoughts on how AI will impact employment, offering a sobering prediction: only three types of jobs will remain largely unaffected …
Be Bear Wise — Know Who to Call
Ontrio – Bears may wander into public or urban areas in search of food, but not every bear sighting is an emergency. It is important to know who to contact if you encounter a bear. Non-Emergency Encounters Call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641) if a bear is: Moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering …
CanNor announces over $1.6m to expand local food systems in Yukon
Whitehorse – The following information is in addition to the news release MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon issued on March 7, 2025. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment …
Supporting Tree-Planting Activities in Gatineau, Quebec
Gatineau – Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, announced more than $16 million in funding for four tree-planting projects that will bring environmental, health and social benefits to both urban and rural communities across the province of Quebec. The City of Gatineau and …
Canada to rebuild Atlantic salmon populations, their habitats
Ontario – Wild Atlantic salmon holds an iconic status in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They are deeply intertwined with Indigenous cultures and are vital to ecosystem health. Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes the decline of Atlantic salmon and is responding to Indigenous communities, partners and stakeholders to take action to conserve this important species. Government announced Canada’s first ever conservation strategy to …
Lachute revitalizes its heritage with modern, eco-friendly library
Lachute— The United Church will be transformed into a green and inclusive building to host the Jean-Marc Belzile Library thanks to a $5,613,116 investment from the federal government. This announcement was made by Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Citizens’ Services and Bernard Bigras-Denis, Mayor of Lachute. The conversion of the …
Aamir Khan Announces His New Love
Just a day before his birthday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed that he has fallen in love again. At an informal meet-and-greet in a Mumbai hotel, Aamir sat down with journalists and openly discussed his personal life, making a big revelation: He has been in a relationship with Gauri Spratt for the past 18 months—and he managed to keep it …
Canada supports 26th edition of Montréal en Lumière
Quebec – Supporting festivals and cultural events contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint-Léonard‒Saint-Michel, today announced, on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, renewed Government of Canada funding for Montréal en Lumière with a non‑repayable contribution of $375,000 for the year 2025. Montréal en Lumière …
Feds invest over $17.3M for greener urban environments in Quebec
Quebec — Residents of several regions in Quebec will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options with an investment of more than $17.3 million from the federal government which will help implement 13 projects across the province. A federal investment of more than $10.2 million will help the City of Laval to transform a section of Saint-Martin Boulevard, a major artery used daily by over 30,000 …