Edmundston – René Arseneault, MP for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced a federal contribution of $159,682 to help la Société du Jardin Botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick modernize its greenhouse heating system. The announcement was made on behalf of Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The investment will allow the …
Federal and provincial funding helps Broadening Horizons renovate its recycling facility and pre-employment centre Gander – Social enterprises, non-profits, charities and co‑operatives are key contributors to the economy in Atlantic Canada. They are at the forefront of tackling Canada’s persistent social and environmental challenges and create a positive space for the communities they serve. The Government of Canada, and Newfoundland …
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet Ottawa – All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency,together with …
Community Business Development Corporations are at the heart of growing rural Atlantic Canadian economies Moncton – Small and medium-sized businesses in rural communities play a vital role in Canada’s economy. The Government of Canada is helping entrepreneurs in rural regions grow their skills and their business, so everyone can succeed. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for …
Ottawa – On September 7, 2023, Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced over $58 million in federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet access to over 5,400 households in rural and remote communities in the Columbia Basin area …
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet Nain – Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet. On March 24, 2022, the Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland announced over $22 million in funding for one project to bring high-speed Internet to …
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION – Sport has the remarkable power to bring people together. It rallies and unites us behind our athletes and teams, fosters greater inclusion, and helps build strong communities. It also teaches our youth skills and habits that will serve them for life. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) embodies these benefits for Indigenous youth. Today, Jaime Battiste, …
