British Columbia — The aging Wawiskas Community Hall will receive much-needed upgrades after a combined investment of over $3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council. Announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Heiltsuk Tribal Councillor Dawn Hall, this project will retrofit the community hall to provide a safe and supportive gathering …
Skuppah Indian Band — A food security and cultural garden located adjacent to the Skuppah Food Security Centre will be constructed and established after a federal investment of $231,004. Announced by Minister Patty Hajdu and Chief Doug McIntyre, this project aims at enhancing community health by emphasizing traditional and culturally significant plants native to the Skuppah Indian Band. This initiative is …
British Columbia — Electric vehicles (EVs) will be getting a boost from the hundreds of public EV charging ports that will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister George Heyman, and CRD Board Chair Colin Plant, …
Penticton — People and communities across B.C. will benefit from enhanced protection against the impacts of climate change and severe weather after a combined investment of more than $26 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Bowinn Ma, these projects will build resilience in communities to better mitigate the impacts of climate-related …
Toronto – One of the biggest pressures on young Canadians right now is the difficulty of saving for a down payment and qualifying for an affordable mortgage. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced Budget 2024 will include a number of enhancements to the Home Buyers’ Plan and the Canadian Mortgage Charter that will help put homeownership back …
Muskowekwan First Nation — Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these 11 projects will help residents get around easily and conveniently. Investing in public transit infrastructure is fundamental to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating more inclusive communities, where everyone has access …
Hay River — The community along the West Channel village in Hay River will be safer from floods after an investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Michael McLeod and Mayor Kandis Jameson, this project will mitigate current and future impacts of climate change while meeting the diversified needs of the regional population and economy. …
Grouard— The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe’no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government. This was announced today by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Sydney Halcrow. To reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the two buildings will receive upgrades to the lighting, HVAC, and water …
St. Albert — Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these projects are located in St. Albert, Tsuut’ina Nation, and Cold Lake. In St. Albert, the turf on the sports field for the Larry Olexiuk Field in the Riel …
Laval — Residents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the construction of a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of the Chomedey district. Announced by the Prime …
