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 …
Michipicoten First Nation – Michipicoten First Nation is receiving a federal investment of almost $250,000 to restore the White Sands Creek and protect it from future flood events. A major flood event in October 2012 washed away sections of land and water crossings along the White Sands Creek, requiring residents of the White Sands Settlement Area to evacuate, and leaving …
Edmonton — The Governments of Canada and Alberta have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, Alberta will receive more than $1.3 billion over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. The renewal of this agreement means that the critical infrastructure that supports housing will …
Kamloops — A new stormwater collection system on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands to build community resilience and protect habitats for local wildlife after an investment of $1 million from the federal government. The project involves the construction of a natural detention pond, which will help manage urban runoff from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands during periods of …
Stellarton — Stellarton Memorial Rink is getting an overhaul after an investment of $6 million from the federal government. Minister Sean Fraser and Darren Stroud, President of the Stellarton Memorial Community Centre Association, announced the funding for this project that will turn the former arena into a green, multi-purpose, indoor recreation facility. The project will revitalize and repurpose the former Stellarton Memorial Rink to make …
Edmonton — Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions caused by public transportation. Minister Randy Boissonnault, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, City of Edmonton, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of more than $1.29 million for zero emission public …
Hudson — Residents of the Town of Hudson will soon have access to a new multi-purpose pathway for walking and cycling, thanks to a joint investment of $3.4 million from the federal government and the Town of Hudson to redevelop Lakeview and Selkirk Streets. Announced by MP Peter Schiefke and Mayor Chloe Hutchison, this project will benefit the community by encouraging active …
Vancouver — Science World’s geodesic dome, one of the most recognized buildings in British Columbia, will receive critical infrastructure upgrades after an investment of $19 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Tracy Redies, Science World President & CEO, this funding will insulate and address necessary repairs in the dome to support the re-opening of the …
Montreal — Residents of Montreal’s Parc-Extension and Saint-Michel districts will have access to three new modern, accessible and environmentally-friendly community centres thanks to an investment of over $33.7 million from the federal government. Announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Patricia Lattanzio, these projects will benefit the community by addressing the lack of community spaces in the targeted neighbourhoods, helping to …
Antigonish, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada Canada is developing a more sustainable future by creating electricity grids that provide more affordable, reliable, and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and …
