Investing $200,000 to improve animal services

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Organization will use funding to renovate its new building and explore new opportunities to support animal rescue in Nunavut Iqaluit – The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy. The Iqaluit Humane Society (IHS) is responsible for important services as an animal rescue organization across Nunavut, including free veterinary services to low-income …

3 levels of govt signal new approach to collaborate in Manitoba

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Premier Kinew, Minister Vandal and Mayor Gillingham are collaborating to make Manitoba and Winnipeg stronger and more prosperous for everyone. Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, and Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham are meeting to discuss how their respective levels of government can better work together to deliver results for Manitobans. Priorities for the discussions …

$280,000 investment in Kivalliq Trade Show Society announced

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CanNor’s funding will be used to support popular local trade show, strategic planning and entrepreneurship development Rankin Inlet – The Kivalliq Trade Show Society (KTSS) supports local businesses, the arts and entrepreneurship in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut and plays an important role in the economic development of its communities. As investment continues to grow in the region, the society …

Supporting renovations, expansion of Iqaluit’s Franco-Centre

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Iqaluit – Community spaces are an important place for people to come together, experience new things, and gather with their friends, families and neighbours. In Iqaluit, the city’s Franco-Centre has for decades operated a multi-use venue for francophones, Inuit and the general public to participate in a wide variety of cultural and local events that enrich life in the community. …

Investing in drinking water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Saskatchewan

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Loreburn – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport announced a joint investment of more than $1.7 million to support two green projects in the province. Funding will support upgrades to the Danielson Provincial Park sewage lagoon to ensure it complies with regulatory requirements. This work will include …

Investing in Calgary’s technology firms

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Over $6 million through PrairiesCan will help establish a new Technology Integration Centre and enable Calgary businesses to access capital, talent, and new markets. Calgary – Small and medium-sized companies play a vital role in developing innovative products and services that contribute to a more diverse Prairie economy. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that help businesses across …

Supporting women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon

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CanNor funding of $200,000 to dänä Näye Ventures creates additional financing opportunities for Indigenous women-owned businesses Whitehorse – The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum …

Federal funding to bring artisans, buyers to downtown Winnipeg

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Over $308,000 to support a unique makerspace for crafters and artisans to collaborate at The Forks Market Winnipeg – A meeting place dating back 6,000 years, The Forks is one of Winnipeg’s most important landmarks. From the establishment of the trading post at Fort Rouge to being a key site of early development of the Canadian railway, The Forks has …

Support for new Red River Métis National Heritage Centre

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Winnipeg – Creating equal and inclusive economic opportunities is a vital step towards reconciliation. Advancing the government-to-government partnership between the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), and the Government of Canada will create more economic activity in the Red River Métis community. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, and President David Chartrand of the MMF announced a federal investment of $4.98 million to …

$7.7m for sustainable farming practices in Manitoba Métis Federation

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Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface–Saint Vital, announced a total investment of up to $7.7 million for the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund, MMF will receive up to $7.2 million to help Red River Métis farmers …