Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day: “For the hard-working members of the agricultural sector, farming isn’t just a job – it’s a way of life that supports their families and communities. Our producers and processors take tremendous pride in their work to feed Canadians and folks around …
Winnipeg – Fresh water is a vital resource that is facing pressing challenges. To ensure that fresh water in Canada is clean and healthy, the Government of Canada is taking unprecedented action by launching the Canada Water Agency and investing $650 million over 10 years in the Freshwater Action Plan to protect and restore water quality and ecosystem health in …
BRAMPTON – On February 1, the City of Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program returns for its fifth year. This eco-friendly initiative helps support food security in Brampton by providing participants with free soil, seeds, and helpful tips to grow their own backyard garden. Residents are encouraged to donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations listed on the …
Canada and Ontario supporting energy efficiency in the food processing sector Toronto – Investments by the governments of Canada and Ontario through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) are resulting in over $16 million worth of energy cost savings projects to help food processing businesses increase energy efficiency and lower their costs. The cost-shared funding, provided through the Agri-Food …
Toronto – Enhanced construction practices are enabling buildings across Canada that are resilient to the impacts of climate change while locking in absorbed carbon. Innovative building materials, including mass timber, are helping to drive down emissions in the buildings sector while creating good jobs across the Canadian supply chain – including in sustainable forestry. Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the …
Charlottetown – National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada’s network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to offer and share stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The first …
Vancouver – Abandoned and wrecked vessels can be harmful to the environment and to public safety. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the federal government made abandoning your vessel illegal in Canada and it is taking action to remove abandoned and wrecked vessels from our waters and protecting our coasts and waterways. Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea …
Sherbrooke – Canadian universities play a pivotal role in efforts to understand and address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The Government of Canada relies on sound scientific research to make evidence-based decisions and build a low-carbon economy while protecting the environment for present and future generations. These institutions leverage the talent of world-class scientists and researchers to generate new …
BRAMPTON – Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Brampton On Stage are gearing up to return to the North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival, bringing local talent to showcase Brampton’s creativity. The City is inviting local artists to apply for one of five spots in Brampton’s NXNE official program. The festival is taking place in Toronto on June 12-16, 2024. For one evening …
Toronto – Toronto’s improved CaféTO curb lane program opens to local restaurant and bar owners and operators interested in expanding their dining space outdoors. For those looking to register for 2024 curb lane café permits, online applications will be accepted until Friday, March 1, with the expectation that at least 90 per cent of approved curb lane cafés will be …
