Halifax – Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector. “We have a long-standing partnership with the federal government to help our farmers be successful,” said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. “This agreement brings a 25 per cent increase …
Springhill – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings‒Hants; Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cumberland South, and His Worship Murray Scott, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Cumberland, announced more than $6.4 million in joint funding to improve the County’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Work will be carried out …
Kentville – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society, announced joint funding of up to $416,000 to improve public transit in Kings County. With this funding, Kings Point to Point Transit Society will acquire four vehicles: one …
Wolfville – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, and Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, announced $6 million in joint funding for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Wolfville. Through this investment, the Wolfville wastewater treatment facility will receive upgrades that include a newly …
Municipality of Clare – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants announced a federal investment of $995,558 to improve approximately 4 km of sidewalks in Meteghan. Repairing, widening, and extending sidewalks in the community will enhance accessibility, functionality, and safety for residents, particularly seniors and people with mobility issues. Funding announced today supports Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by expanding …
Kings County – Canadian farmers are key partners in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agricultural sector in Canada. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with MP for Kings–Hants, Kody Blois, announced an investment of up to $8.5 million under the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. (Perennia). These funds will help …
Windsor – A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate quality local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need …
