Ottawa – Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that the Government of Canada has finalized its investment of up to $240 million in Cohere Inc.’s $725 million project to bring domestic compute capacity to Canada and support the development and scaling of AI capabilities here at home. This federal investment will incentivize new cutting-edge AI compute infrastructure with …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role batteries and battery components play in the global movement toward a net-zero economy. As the world shifts to electric vehicles and cutting-edge technologies, the demand for batteries is surging, and Canada has a unique opportunity to capitalize on this demand by fostering strategic investments. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science …
Ontario – MP Peter Fragiskatos, Rodger J. Moran, Co-Executive Director Finance & Administration at ReForest London, and Tom Partalas, Optimist Club of London, announced $2.7 million in funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings fund. Up to $2.1 million will be invested in Reforest London for the Perth Centre for Community Forestry in London will support the transformation of a 1940s Veterans facility into an …
Canada on Alert Over Potential Foreign Interference in April 28 General Election Canada has raised concerns that foreign interference could take place in its upcoming general election on April 28, with Pakistan and India being the primary suspects. Vanessa Lloyd, the deputy director of operations at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has warned that Pakistan might conduct such activities …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
