Quebec – The Calgary region is rapidly emerging as one of North America’s top technology hubs and is home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies that are strengthening our economy. The federal government is supporting Calgary’s leading-edge companies to continue growing and creating quality jobs that Canadians can count on. George Chahal, MP for Calgary Skyview, on behalf …
Winnipeg – Access to justice is a fundamental value in the Canadian justice system and an essential part of a fair society. It is a priority of the Government of Canada to ensure access to justice for low-income persons and make sure that the Canadian justice system is fair, efficient and accessible and that public confidence in the justice system …
Alberta – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Elliot Lake – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a total FedNor investment of $1,696,000 in three projects in the East Algoma – Lake Huron North Shore area. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister …
Quebec – When communities are hit with mass layoffs, the long-term impacts of unemployment affect everyone. As economies grow and change, there needs to be supports in place to help workers transition into new opportunities. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, while hosting Workforce Summit 2024 in Montreal, announced the launch of the Canada Retraining and …
TORONTO — Ontario is helping workers prepare for their retirement by implementing a permanent framework for target benefits. This framework will help support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans and pave the way for more employers to offer these plans, helping workers save for their retirement. Target benefit pension plans provide a monthly stream of income in retirement at a …
Stephenville-At ceremony Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland was opened. An initiative of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network Inc. (NAWN), the shelter will provide a safe, supportive community for Indigenous women and children affected by family violence. Celebrating the opening of Ne’ata’q Place were the Director of Ne’ata’q House, Michelle Skinner; Minister Hutchings on behalf of …
Huntsville – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $535,000 to help Muskoka North Good Food Co-op purchase new equipment and expand to meet demand. Provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, this targeted investment will allow the organization to acquire a second modular farm pod, purchase and install a …
Nova Scotia — Transit Cape Breton will have new buses on the road after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. This project was announced today by Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste, MP for Sydney-Victoria, Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway, MP for Cape Breton-Canso, and Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill. Transit Cape Breton will buy two new traditional buses, two new …
Ottawa – Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting is out of reach due to the unprecedented housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Canada’s …
