$11.4m invested in high-speed internet for over 2,600 Indigenous households in ON

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Rural community to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed internet Ontario – All Canadians need access to reliable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities across Ontario. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, …

Cost-Saving Home Energy in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia – Improving the energy efficiency of homes is a key strategy to fight climate change and lower household expenses. The Government of Canada is partnering with municipalities to lift barriers that many Canadians face in being able to access the necessary funds to follow through with these upgrades. That’s why today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment …

$14m invested to spur economic growth in Vancouver

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Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets Vancouver – Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in projects that are helping scale-up local businesses to develop and …

Gagetown military base to be upgraded

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Oromocto – Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, visited 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The Minister was accompanied by Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton. Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Minister Petitpas Taylor announced that the Government of Canada is investing $55.6 million to upgrade 255 buildings on the base through an …

Minister of Transport prioritizes rail safety investments in Québec

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Saint-Lazare – The Government of Canada ensures Canadians have the safest railway systems, in collaboration with local communities and railway companies. The Minister of Transport and Québec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Peter Schiefke, prioritized investments of $9.8 million for more than 70 projects across Québec, through the Rail Safety Improvement Program, notably a $472,679 …

Minister Ng meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby

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Victoria – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, while in Victoria, British Columbia, to promote the Team Canada engagement strategy with the United States. During the meeting, Minister Ng spoke about Team Canada engagement to promote economic ties between Canada and the United States and two-way benefits …

Dartmouth clean energy startup harnesses wind power 

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Dartmouth – In Atlantic Canada’s shift toward a greener economy, embracing small and large-scale renewable energy is essential. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the development of cleaner, renewable energy sources and fostering a healthy startup ecosystem. Wind energy that fits in your backpack Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, announced $391,545 in …

Bridging communities in Saskatchewan, Alberta

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Saskatchewan – Bridges and culverts in communities across Saskatchewan will be replaced or upgraded after a combined investment of more than $8.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with municipalities. These 12 projects were announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Minister Don McMorris. The new bridges will create safer and more efficient local routes. Investing in culverts will ease …

North Bay rewarded with $400,000 for Exceeding 2023 Housing Targets

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Funding can be used to invest in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure NORTH BAY — Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing, announced Ontario will be providing North Bay with $400,000 in funding through the Building Faster Fund as the city has exceeded its 2023 housing target, breaking ground on a total of 202 new housing units last year. “Our government is …

Guelph gets $4.68M for Making Progress Towards 2023 Housing Target

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Funding can be used to invest in housing- or community-enabling infrastructure Guelph — Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced Ontario is providing Guelph with $4,680,000 in funding through the Building Faster Fund after the city made substantial progress towards meeting its 2023 housing target, breaking ground on a total of 1,287 new housing units last year. “I applaud …