Combined federal and provincial investment of $153 million will connect more than 14,400 homes to high-speed Internet Rocky Mountain House – Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved …
British Columbia – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and George Chow, British Columbia’s Minister of Citizens’ Services, announced over $37 million in combined federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet access to over 1,900 underserved households in rural and remote communities across British Columbia. This includes 54 Indigenous …
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events Pictou County – Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends. By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during …
St. Anns – Cape Breton Island is focused on preserving and promoting its unique Highland history and heritage, and keeping the culture alive for residents and visitors. The Government of Canada is investing in improvements to the Gaelic College campus in St. Anns. Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a non-repayable …
Souris – Tourism drives economic development and diversification for many communities across Atlantic Canada. At the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island, Michael and Chastity Smith have been building a top culinary destination resort, garnering world-wide attention and visitation to the Island since 2015. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help The Inn at Bay Fortune …
La Ronge – Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities—namely Indigenous communities—and roads in Saskatchewan. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for …
Fredericton – By strategically investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, the federal government is taking steps to engage Canadian businesses on how to capitalize on their potential while helping solve some of today’s biggest challenges. Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced $2,794,100 through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through …
Nova Scotia – In Nova Scotia, an innovative agri-food business is growing – and it’s providing more than food. Maritime Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. is also cultivating jobs and a greener future. At its flagship farm in Great Village, the company grows and harvests exotic mushrooms for retail. Additionally, it supplies ready-to-bloom substrate – a wood-based nutrient block on which indoor …
Nova Scotia · During visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as …
Nova Scotia – Marine tourism plays an important role in attracting visitors to Cape Breton’s shores, contributing to its economic growth. The Northern Yacht Club in North Sydney acts as a gathering point for boaters from near and far, drawing visitors to the area and contributing to a vibrant community. Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member …
