Canada publishes framework to expand wireless services via satellites

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Ottawa – Canadians need to be able to count on reliable telecom services no matter where they live. High-quality telecom services not only support economic and social activities but are also crucial for emergency services and public safety. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the Decision on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for …

Canada invests in impact businesses with support for La Ruche

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Quebec – Supporting sustainable, inclusive growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a non‍-‍repayable contribution of $570,000 for La Ruche solution de financement. This CED funding over two years (2024‍-‍2026) will enable the organization to assist impact entrepreneurship projects by creating a matching fund called …

Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine

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Ottawa – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking proactive measures to protect the health of people in Canada by authorizing and securing the supply of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part …

Canada funds acquisition of automated production equipment

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La Patrie – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton‒Stanstead, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St‍-‍Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $300,000 for Unik Parquet Inc. This CED support will enable the SME to improve its productivity and production capacity. For over 30 years, …

Canada honours Colored Hockey League of Maritimes

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Halifax – Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, commemorated the national historic significance of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM) with a special ceremony to unveil a plaque at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. The announcement …

Minister Blair concludes productive visit to Europe and announces additional support for Ukraine, Nato’s Eastern Flank

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Munich – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful trip to Europe. During his visit, the Minister participated in the 26th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting hosted by the United Kingdom (UK), a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) Defence Ministers at the Nato headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, …

Canada calls for stronger cooperation on digital governance at Unesco

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GATINEAU – For several decades, the Government of Canada has acted as leader and defender of cultural sovereignty. Today, it is helping ensure that it does not fall solely into the hands of digital giants. Canada reaffirms its desire to act collectively so that the fundamental values of the 2005 Unesco Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity …

Canada invests in Chan Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER – When cultural institutions and universities work together, they create vibrant spaces where art and knowledge meet. This enhances education, facilitates access to culture and strengthens bonds with the community. Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament (Vancouver Granville), announced an investment of $300,000 in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts …

Canada supports Waterloo Region businesses to gro

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Breslau – Waterloo Region is home to a vibrant innovation ecosystem, comprised of world-leading manufacturing, tech and AI companies. The Government of Canada is dedicated to driving growth in regions like Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, supporting companies and entrepreneurs as they develop and launch cutting-edge, Canadian-made technologies. This commitment fuels innovation, accelerates job creation, and strengthens our economy for the …

Canada invests to support economic development in Greater Sudbury, Saskachewan

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Sudbury– Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $960,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation (Nickel Basin) for a three-year period. MP Lapointe was joined by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources …