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 …
Toronto –Maurice Vellekoop has been awarded the 2024 Toronto Book Award for I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, published by Random House Canada. The award was announced last night at the Toronto Reference Library in partnership with the Toronto Public Library (TPL). I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together is the first graphic novel ever to win the Toronto Book …
