DUNCAN – The story of Canada is made up of countless diverse histories. Canada’s cultural fabric, shaped by the contributions of so many different communities, is richer and stronger because of this. When we share these stories, we build bridges, create understanding, and bring communities together. For more than a hundred years, Sikh Canadians have made significant contributions that have …
Winnipeg —The federal government has transferred more than $39.5 million to Manitoba under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Manitoba for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made …
Ottawa – Recently, there has been much speculation and public discussion about the state of enforcement in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Maritimes Region, encompassing Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia and Southwest New Brunswick, in light of an ongoing job action. For absolute clarity, fisheries enforcement activity in the Maritimes Region is active – to suggest otherwise is false. Fishery …
Saanich — Roadworks in the Greater Victoria region will soon make it easier for residents to navigate their community after an investment of $20 million from the federal and provincial governments. Funding will support a variety of road improvements that will facilitate the initial development of the Uptown Mobility Hub, the region’s principal RapidBus node. Works will include the construction of …
Province investing up to $18.3 million in infrastructure to enable nearly 4,000 homes PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY — The Ontario government is investing up to $18.3 million to enable the construction of 3,895 new homes in Prince Edward County. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities …
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake will support investments …
Sts’ailes – First Nations children have the inherent right to know who they are, where they come from, and to have a strong connection to their family, lands, cultures, traditions, and languages. With the signing of the coordination agreement, and ongoing implementation of Snowoyelh te Emi:melh te Sts’ailes, the Snowoyelh Department will oversee the safety and well-being of Sts’ailes children and …
BC – The federal government is investing more than $29 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support 17 green infrastructure projects across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia is investing more than $30 million in these projects and local partners are contributing a combined $29.9 million and are responsible for any additional costs. Project …
Ottawa – As part of their commitment to public safety, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Correctional Service Canada (CSC) are working together to develop an agreement for the temporary use of CSC space to house a small number of high-risk immigration detainees. This follows legislative changes enacted on June 20, 2024, which allows the temporary use (until June 2029) of federal correctional …
Ottawa – The Cellular Airborne Sensors for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system is a new technology that the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association have begun to employ on select aircraft to enhance the effectiveness of search and rescue (SAR) operations. The CASSAR system capability is currently being used on specific CC-130H Hercules, one of the RCAF’s primary search and …
