Fredericton – Growing the green economy is not only good for the environment – it creates jobs and fosters long-term economic resilience. The Government of Canada is investing to help a clean technology company headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, grow and expand its operations. Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Fredericton, …
Riverview – To grow and thrive, communities must actively reduce their energy costs and engage in sustainable initiatives to contribute to decarbonization efforts. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help establish net-zero communities in Atlantic Canada. A cleaner, more prosperous Atlantic economy Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced …
Newfoundland and Labrador – Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on …
North Bay – MP for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Anthony Rota, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon, announced a recipient of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in …
Halifax – All along the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain — from mining to manufacturing to batteries and charging stations — Canada is seizing the opportunity to create jobs and drive economic growth. With demand for batteries expected to grow dramatically in the coming years, investing in the next generation of battery technologies will be a key area of opportunity. …
Nova Scotia – Shifting away from fossil fuels lowers greenhouse gas emissions and fosters innovation and economic growth. Minimizing plastic waste helps preserve our ecosystems and reduces the burden on landfills. The Government of Canada is investing in a company that is doing both at the same time: repurposing plastic waste to make cleaner, greener alternative fuel. A circular plastics …
Over $584,000 invested in community organizations on the Great Northern Peninsula St. Anthony – Atlantic Canada is a destination of choice, attracting visitors from around the world. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to invest in rural communities, helping them realize their economic potential while creating new tourism opportunities and meaningful employment for residents and visitors alike. …
Trenton – Communities across the country are facing housing pressures. The Government of Canada is investing to help four Nova Scotia companies build their capacity to deliver innovative home building solutions, and increase housing supply. Empowering growth in the home construction industry Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, announced a total …
Ottawa – Better prices, more competition and increased reliability in the telecommunications sector have never been more important for Canadians. To support these goals, the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to improve telecom services. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that more Canadians will benefit from higher-quality telecom services as a result of the …
Ottawa – Ahead of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $8.5 million for two projects led by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. …
