TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing $13 million through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help 84 junior mining companies finance early exploration projects. These projects have the potential to lead to promising discoveries of valuable mineral deposits and lead to future mines, which would boost economic growth and job creation for northern and Indigenous communities. “This investment is an important …
ORO-MEDONTE — The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first round of the SDF Capital Stream with …
AJAX — The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the …
Montréal – The new modernized facilities at the Sainte-Aurélie border crossing are now in service. This is the result of a $4 million investment as part of the Land Border Crossing Project, which will upgrade several ports of entry across the country to improve the border crossing experience for travellers, provide border services officers with upgraded infrastructure and technology, and deliver on …
Gander – The Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to supporting the growth and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural, coastal, and remote areas of Newfoundland and Labrador. Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador, announced investments totalling …
Magog, Quebec, November 8, 2024 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) To respond to the housing shortage across the country, the Government of Canada is turning to innovative residential construction methods. By investing in homegrown businesses, we are encouraging the development of new homebuilding techniques while also stimulating market productivity. To better meet the evolving needs of all regions across the country, the Government of Canada yesterday …
Quebec City – Canada’s ports play a crucial role in connecting communities, promoting trade, and growing our economy. Canadians are seeing the effects of climate change, and that’s why we’re building a green economy, establishing green shipping corridors and reducing emissions at our ports. The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of …
Delta – Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs organization …
Mississauga – As Canada moves closer to a zero-emissions economy, the federal government remains committed to supporting our Canadian innovators to deliver an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Canada and globally. Leading that charge is Project Arrow, the first Canadian-made, connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV). The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) brought together the best of Canada’s electric-drive, alternative-fuel, connected, and autonomous technology …
Ottawa – In today’s globalized world, Canadians increasingly depend on fast and reliable wireless services in every facet of their lives. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in innovative solutions that will enhance Canada’s telecommunications industry. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, finalized an investment of $79.1 million under the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Ericsson’s …
