Alberta — Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation. The Saddle Lake Cultural Centre and Community Hall retrofit included components to improve heat retention, replacement of some HVAC equipment, …
Ottawa – The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Québec City Corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to: attract consortia with world-class expertise in designing, implementing …
Halifax – Parks Canada is excited to launch three new virtual experiences that offer innovative ways to explore and learn about Sable Island National Park Reserve. Sable Island, a thin crescent of shifting sand 290 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the definition of the word “remote.” For generations, the island and its iconic populations of wild horses and …
Saskatchewan- Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that over $12.2 million from the Environmental Damages Fund will be used to benefit 22 projects that will focus on restoring or improving the natural environment, improving environmental quality, and research and development leading to restoration. The projects were selected following a call for applications that was launched in May …
Toronto – This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. Thank you for the kind introduction. Good afternoon everyone. Let me begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit …
Ottawa – Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March. There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Support is also available through the MMIWG …
BRAMPTON — The City of Brampton has launched the Garden Suite Grant Program, aimed to provide homeowners in Brampton with rebates on municipal fees for building and registering garden suites. This initiative is part of the city-wide Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Affordable Housing. A garden suite is an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) that is detached from the primary residence …
BRAMPTON — Get ready for an unforgettable Family Day in Brampton, packed with exciting activities for all ages. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation or quality time together, Brampton has something special for every family. City Hall and some City facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17. All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, Enforcement …
Nova Scotia – Tourism is vital to Atlantic Canada’s economy, driving growth, creating jobs and strengthening communities. To help showcase the region’s beauty and culture to the world and attract more visitors, the Government of Canada is investing in eight projects in Cape Breton. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced total contributions of …
Banff – For two and a half decades, Parks Canada has been working to obtain lands and develop a vision for the 200-Block of Banff Avenue in Banff National Park. Parks Canada is announcing that the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada has been engaged to launch an international competition to develop a new conceptual design for this iconic area. In …
