Boardwalk reduction on Alexandra Bridge

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Gatineau – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection during the following period:  Sunday, August 20, from 7am to 8am. The boardwalk will remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the bridge and thanks them …

Ontario Releases 2023-24 First Quarter Finances

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Fiscal update shows government’s plan is working TORONTO — The Ontario government released the 2023-24 First Quarter Finances, the first update on the province’s economic and fiscal outlook since the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. Overall, this update demonstrates the government’s plan is working, as Ontario’s economy has remained resilient through heightened economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite the resiliency of Ontario’s …

Boosting Fromagerie L’Ancêtre’s growth

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Over $1M from CED and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will enable the SME to boost its growth and enhance its productivity in new Trois-Rivières plant. Trois-Rivières – The Government of Canada is granting a total of up to $1,077,100 in financial assistance to Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, a business with environmentally friendly production methods that manufactures several varieties of organic cheeses and …

Evangeline Education Centre gets funding to rebuild, expand services

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ABRAM VILLAGE – The Government of Canada is committed to investing in education, beginning in preschool, to help equip youth for their future and promotes the vitality of official language minority communities. Bobby Morrissey, MP (Egmont), announced more than $12.9 million in funding over five years (from 2023–24 to 2027–28) for the reconstruction and modernization of the Evangeline Education Centre. …

Strengthening Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism industry

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Newfoundland & Labrador- The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest more than $2.7 million in province’s tourism industry to stimulate the local economy, create jobs, support the tourism sector, and improve the quality of life for Canadians. CLIENT NAME PROJECT GOVERNMENT OF CANADA TOTAL PROVINCE OF NL TOTAL Gros Morne Co-operating Association Support the development and implementation of …

Mayor Brown celebrates Pakistan Independence Day

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Brampton – Yesterday, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Councillors, local dignitaries and the community gathered in Ken Whillans Square at Brampton City Hall for a flag raising honouring Pakistan’s Independence Day. Brown said: “Today and every day, the City recognizes and celebrates the important and vibrant contributions of the Pakistani community in Brampton.”   

Putting spectrum to work for Canadians

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New Spectrum Outlook outlines plan to make spectrum available for more affordable wireless services, faster rollout of 5G and improved rural connectivity Ottawa – Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and wireless services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to improve the quality, coverage and price of telecom …

Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

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Gatineau– Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate construction work during the following period: Monday, August 14, to Friday, August 18, from 9:30am to 3pm During this period, at least 1 lane will remain open at all times to motorists in each direction. The sidewalks …

Supports Training for Future Leaders in Conservation

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Parks Canada partners with organizations to employ youth across Canada to protect natural and cultural heritage Gatineau – Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. By encouraging young people to discover and connect with these incredible natural and cultural places, we can inspire the next generation of …

Planning for transition to zero emission buses

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Burlington – Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Rory Nisan, Burlington City Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Environment for the City of Burlington, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation …