Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation

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Ottawa – Jonathan Wilkinson, Gary Anandasangaree, Terry Duguid, Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley announced over $12.1 million in funding for thirteen projects in the North and across Canada under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program. These projects aim to support regions and sectors in the North …

Feds announce $6.3m to support more housing in Lantz

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Lantz – Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). This funding will aim to improve wastewater capacity in Lantz by rebuilding the , installing …

Canada invests $108,000 in Indigenous economic development

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Sault Ste. Marie – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced a Government of Canada investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and business opportunities for Serpent River First Nation. The announcement was made on behalf of Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Provided through FedNor’s Tourism Growth Program, the funding will allow the Serpent River …

Construction for Sherbrooke Armouries to begin this spring

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Sherbrooke – Élisabeth Brière, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, on behalf of Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of the design phase for the Sherbrooke Armouries recapitalization project, an important step toward preserving the city’s military heritage while providing modern facilities for our Reservists. These …

Donald Trump Dominates as Mark Carney Launches Federal Election Campaign

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The 45th federal election campaign in Canadian history kicked off on Sunday under the looming shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump. Major political parties positioned themselves as the best options for change, emphasizing how they would counter American economic aggression and Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Every campaign speech mentioned Trump as leaders outlined their strategies to protect Canada’s economy …

Helping skilled newcomers fill labour gaps in key sectors

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced funding of up to $52 million for 16 new projects through the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, aimed at strengthening Canada’s healthcare workforce and construction sectors. These initiatives reflect a commitment to support the labour market integration of internationally trained professionals. Foreign Credential Recognition Program Funding Recipients: Organization: Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy …

Helping Canadian workers impacted by layoffs reskill and find work

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Gatineau – Canada is home to a proud, adaptable and robust social safety net. The Government of Canada has worked with local and sectoral partners to implement measures that expand that net to support even more workers, keep more communities and towns resilient and bridge more impacted Canadians and their families to new opportunities. The Minister of Jobs and Families, …

Investing in Canada’s hydrogen potential

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Ottawa – Canada has a long and proud history of being a reliable global supplier of energy. As the world looks for dependable energy partners, the government is ensuring Canada continues to lead. That is why we are investing in projects that make our economy cleaner and stronger. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $49 million …

Brampton stormwater charge to increase April 1

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BRAMPTON — Effective April 1, 2025, Brampton residents will see a 3.4% increase in the stormwater charge on their Region of Peel water bill. Stormwater, commonly known as runoff, refers to rain and melted snow that flow from properties onto streets and into Brampton’s extensive stormwater system. This system includes over 2,014 kilometres of storm sewer pipes and 193 stormwater …

Supporting more housing in Cape Breton Regional Municipality

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Sydney – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian …