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Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Ottawa – The Indigenous Sport Unit at Sport Canada manages and delivers the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program (SSP). SSDIC supports diverse Indigenous communities across Canada by funding Indigenous nations and organizations who deliver sport and recreation opportunities within the communities they serve. SSDIC offers flexibility that supports Indigenous communities and organizations to …
Minister Joly meets with African Union Commissioner Bankole Adeoye
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met for the first time with Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. During the meeting, Minister Joly reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s partnership with the African Union Commission, as Canada celebrates 15 years as an accredited permanent observer to the African Union. Minister Joly discussed …
Govt shares wildfire projections, emergency preparedness
Ottawa – Last year was an historic wildfire season in Canada. Our climate is changing and with every passing year, we are experiencing an increase in extreme weather events. Climate change is causing extreme temperatures at a greater frequency than in the past, increasing the severity of heat waves and contributing to dry conditions, wildfires, and heavy precipitation risks. The Government …
ON Welcomes $125M Manufacturing Boost
Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs WINDSOR — The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing sectors while creating 153 new jobs in Windsor and Leamington. This includes a $60 million investment from DS Actimo Canada, to build a new …
Expanding Highway 7 from Pickering to Markham
Highway widening will better connect fast-growing communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe PICKERING — The Ontario government is investing $12 million to support the widening of Highway 7 from Reesor Road in Markham to Brock Road in Pickering. The expansion from two to four lanes will help drivers spend less time in traffic and support the area’s growing manufacturing, life …