GUELPH — The Government of Ontario is investing up to $1.6 million over four years to support Ontario Tender Fruit Growers in purchasing display bins branded with the Foodland Ontario logo. This will help consumers identify seasonal, locally grown tender fruits when shopping in grocery stores. “Our province is home to a bounty of fresh tender fruits sought after world-wide. Through this …
Winnipeg – Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the federal government and Manitoba are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live. The federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and the …
Gaspé – Helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities and implement community infrastructure projects contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions and fosters economic reconciliation. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with tDiane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced three non-repayable financial contributions totalling …
Alberta — An essential community building in Paddle Prairie is taking steps to become greener and more accessible after an investment of $510,700 from the federal government. The Communiplex is a point of community pride, local connection, and culture for the people of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. The funding announced today will ensure that it receives different conservation and energy …
Fort Chipewyan – Everyone in Canada deserves to live in a safe and healthy environment. The Government of Canada strives to address and reduce threats and harm to the environment for the benefit of people in Canada and all living things. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, visited Fort Chipewyan, Alberta and met with community leaders and …
Richmond – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, welcomed Boeing’s $61 million investment in the British Columbian aerospace sector. This investment is part of the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITBs) included in Canada’s decision to procure up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the United States Government and Boeing through the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada’s investment to procure …
Kingston – Nestled amidst picturesque waterways, charming historic sites, and a thriving arts scene, Eastern Ontario attracts visitors with a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, charming towns and hidden gems, making it a cherished destination for travellers seeking memorable experiences. Today, on behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), …
Moncton – Affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026. Jenna Sudds, Minister …
Manitoba – The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is a unique federal program administered by Indigenous Services Canada and shared by a growing network of over twenty federal partners. Its innovative whole-of-government approach helps advance Indigenous inclusion in large, complex economic development opportunities that span a range of industry sectors across Canada. SPI provides a way to fill funding gaps that …
CAMBRIDGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth. Through the Food Safety and Growth Initiative, funding will be provided to eligible food processors, producers and service …
