Ottawa – David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $39.7 million in federal funding to protect children and youth from online sexual exploitation. Local Internet Child Exploitation Units in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are now receiving up to $21.5 million through to 2027 via the Contribution Program to Combat Serious …
Ottawa – The National Day of Pakistan was commemorated at the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa, and the Consulate General in Toronto, with traditional patriotic fervour. High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem hoisted the national flag in a graceful ceremony attended by members of the Pakistani Community, High Commission staff, students and friends of Pakistan at the Chancery premises. Special Messages …
Quebec – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, along with the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests of Quebec, Maïté Blanchette Vézina, announced a joint contribution of over $8.5 million for four projects that will promote green construction in Quebec, including the use of low-carbon Canadian wood to accelerate new building projects. The …
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 …
