$100,000 for Post-doctoral Fellows to advance scientific research

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Cambridge Bay – Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) announces the first recipients of its new post-doctoral research fellowship. The 2023-2024 fellows will work closely with northern research institutions on projects that advance Polar Knowledge Canada’s science and technology goals. Each fellow receives a $50,000 grant to support their project. POLAR’s Fellowship Program is designed to: Connect post-doctoral candidates and visiting researchers with …

Investing in revitalization of Broadway’s tree canopy in Winnipeg

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Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, and Scott Gillingham, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg, announced a joint investment of more than $5.4 million to support the Trees on Broadway project. Broadway is a historic street located in Winnipeg’s downtown. Due to various factors, …

Bringing food banks to Indigenous communities in Ontario

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Ottawa – Everyone should have access to nutritious and affordable food, no matter where they live. Factors such as long travel distances and socioeconomic challenges make Northerners more vulnerable to food insecurity than those living in southern Canada. Recognizing the challenges that northern and isolated communities face are complex, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners to build …

Increasing Canada’s capacity to manufacture critical medicines

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Over $80.5 million in federal funding for an Edmonton-based initiative will enable early-stage companies to bring new pharmaceutical products to market and develop talent in Alberta’s life sciences sector Edmonton – Canada is home to leading-edge research and expertise in the health and life sciences sector. The federal government is collaborating with all orders of government, industry, academic institutions, and …

Minister Vandal announces clean energy investments in 5 Nunavut communities

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Baker Lake – Across the country, Indigenous-led clean energy projects are growing local economies and creating good jobs, all while fighting climate change. By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing. The Government of Canada is investing in these projects to help reduce the use of costly …