Kitchener — After a federal government investment, combined with community donations, The Working Centre will create a dynamic, beautiful and inviting new community space. MP Bardish Chagger and Joe and Stephanie Mancini, directors of The Working Centre, announced that the project will construct a community centre and new home for St. John’s Kitchen. Operated by The Working Centre, the Victoria Campus Community …
Waterloo – Canadian tourism organizations and attractions showcase our country’s unique history, geography, culture and experiences that bring people into our communities to see all that Canada has to offer. By attracting domestic and international travelers, these destinations also create good local jobs and economic growth in communities. On behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development …
Kitchener – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, talked on growing communities and building more homes. She said: I want to start by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. I am so glad to be here in Kitchener today with my colleagues, Minister Filomena Tassi, MPs Valerie Bradford, Bardish Chagger, Tim Louis, and Bryan …
Waterloo— Grand River Transit is getting eleven, fully electric, 40-foot buses – and new charging units – after a combined investment of more than $15.1 million in two projects from the federal and provincial governments, along with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Announced by MP Bardish Chagger, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; MPP Jess Dixon, …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a 3-day trip across Canada to exchange views with the international development sector and to meet with Canadian community groups, private sector companies and philanthropic organizations. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen partnerships with a diversity of Canadian stakeholders in Vancouver, British Columbia; Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; and Windsor, Ontario, on …
$2.9-million Government of Canada investment to help 50 SMEs adopt technologies that will help them contribute to a strong economy and create 50 new jobs Kitchener – Ontario is home to the largest concentration of advanced wood manufacturing in Canada. The forest industry is a pillar of the Canadian economy. There are over 3,000 companies that employ 35,000 workers. Their …
Kitchener – The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario announced an investment of over $46 million to support the construction of 267 new affordable housing units across Ontario. Over $30 million is from the Government of Canada and over $15 million is from the Province of Ontario. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, was joined …
