Halifax, Nova Scotia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, accompanied by Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with NATO Defence Innovation …
St. John’s—The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Newfoundland and Labrador for this fiscal year. The next payment …
Nova Scotia — Residents in Annapolis and western Kings counties will have increased access to a bookable transportation service after an investment of more than $270,000 from the federal and provincial governments. The Trans County Transportation Society is using the investment to add three accessible vehicles to their fleet. “Access to public transit is as important in rural communities as it is …
Saskatchewan — The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan. Through the funding, Cowessess First Nation will buy electric vehicles and set up charging stations, while also building a maintenance facility to support public transportation services for on-reserve community members. The Sturgeon Lake First Nation will build a pedestrian bridge that connects the …
Yukon, September 25, 2024 — Every day commuting and travel will be improved on the Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse after a joint investment of $850,000 from the federal government and the City of Whitehorse. Upgrades include the installation of a new two-way protected bicycle lane on the north side of Chilkoot Way, a new pedestrian crossing, signage, crossing markings at …
Ottawa — As much progress as Canada makes to solve the housing crisis, it will not be over as long as there are people living in tents because they cannot afford a place to live. Through Canada’s Housing Plan, we made it clear that we would be taking a leadership role to help end encampments and to address homelessness. We …
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, September 21, 2024 — The Lower Sackville area has access to a new section of trail after an investment of over $680,000 from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments and non-profit organizations. This was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Darrell Samson, MLA Steve Craig, Mayor Mike Savage, Brenden Blotnicky of the Trans Canada Trail, and Matthew Spicer of the Sackville …
Yellowknife —The federal government has transferred $9 million to the Northwest Territories under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Northwest Territories for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto. “The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch …
Kitchener — After a federal government investment, combined with community donations, The Working Centre will create a dynamic, beautiful and inviting new community space. MP Bardish Chagger and Joe and Stephanie Mancini, directors of The Working Centre, announced that the project will construct a community centre and new home for St. John’s Kitchen. Operated by The Working Centre, the Victoria Campus Community …
