Toronto — The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre will undergo renovations to create additional space for their programs while making the facility more energy efficient, after a joint investment of more than $1.4 million. This was announced by MP James Maloney and Sonam Lankar, president of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre. The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre offers programs and services that benefit …
Kingston – Canada is well positioned to be a leader in the responsible, inclusive and sustainable production of critical minerals. These minerals play a key role in powering the green and digital economy, and demand for them is projected to increase significantly. That is why Canada is seizing this opportunity by making smart investments in critical minerals value chains to …
Abbotsford — The heat recovery and optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is set to make the building more energy efficient and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, after an investment of more than $4.45 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Mayor Ross Siemens, this project will improve the air quality, accessibility, and sustainability of this important community …
Vancouver — A project in Metro Vancouver will extend the life of trolley overhead (TOH) infrastructure by 30-60 years, after a combined investment of more than $26.6 million from the federal government, Vancouver, and TransLink. Announced by Minister Terry Beech, Minister Rob Fleming, Mayor Ken Sim, and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn, this project will maintain TOH infrastructure, which connects trolley cars to overhead wires, …
Ottawa – The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, a proven innovator, and a creator of good jobs. It is also Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 28 percent of national emissions in 2021. Despite improvements in emissions intensity in recent years, overall emissions from the sector have grown significantly since 2005. …
Winnipeg — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …
Peterborough, ON – The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Peterborough announced funding to build and repair affordable homes in Peterborough. The federal government is providing more than $42 million through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) and the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to support over 1,000 homes. Additionally, the federal and the provincial governments …
Verner – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $31,796 under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program for the François Delorme farm, a family-owned farm operation in Verner that produces soybean, canola, oats, wheat and corn. Funding will …
Elora– Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, while attending the Ag Innovation Spotlight event hosted by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) at the Grand River Agricultural Society, Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Ontario. Led by OSCIA, this living …
