$330M Invested In Bécancour Port and Industrial Park

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Bécancour – The federal government is investing in strengthening the country’s supply chains and increasing opportunities for our companies to expand into global markets. These efforts are helping to make life more affordable for Canadians and Quebecers. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced …

Canada invests in safety and connectivity at Thompson Regional Airport

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Manitoba – Safe and reliable airports are crucial connections for local and regional communities across Canada. Investments in airports support economic and business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to Canada’s remote and Indigenous communities. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety and …

Canada invests in green shipping corridors at Quebec ports

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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 …

Supporting training of IT workers in Govt of Canada

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Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to building its digital talent to deliver best-in-class digital programs and services for all Canadians. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced the first annual investment of $4.725 million to support the IT Community Training and Development Fund. The fund aims to support the professional development of …

Expanded air travel between Canada and Australia

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Ottawa – Expanding our international air transport travel relationships with other countries provides Canadians with greater choice and more convenience. Canadians want and deserve options for their international travel needs. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that Canada has recently expanded its air transport agreement with Australia. The expanded agreement includes an unlimited number …

Canada invests in supply chain projects in Quebec, Algoma textile

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Sorel-Tracy – The Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and make life cost less. President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, announced up to $38 million for seven projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund. These investments will reduce capacity constraints and bottlenecks, making it easier for goods to …

Canada National Action Plan results in 19% decline in auto theft

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Oakville – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The Action Plan, which was developed following the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, focuses on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It is built on the …

Keeping Canadians safe near railway crossings

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London – Investing in railway safety is crucial for reducing risks, preventing accidents, keeping Canada’s rail corridors running, and connecting Canadians. The Government is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safety and security, across the country. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced over $45 million for projects to improve railway safety across Canada. …

Canada commits to purchase carbon dioxide removal services

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Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Today at the Carbon Removal Canada’s “Procuring with Purpose: Canada’s Opportunity to Shape the Carbon Removal Market” report launch event, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) services as part of the Greening Government …

Canada`s Action Plan for Black Public Servants

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Ottawa – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, joined 50 Black executives from 2 cohorts to celebrate the launch of a new stream of the Executive Leadership Development Program. Designed to address the historic underrepresentation of Black executives in the federal public service, this new stream equips Black executives with the essential knowledge of leading within …