$9m given to Northwest Territories under Canada Community-Building Fund

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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 …

ON Completes All Stations, Stops for Finch West LRT

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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 …

New community spaces in Kitchener

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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 …

Rebuilding the Kashwakamak dam

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North Frontenac — Rebuilding the Kashwakamak dam to mitigate the risk of its failure and associated flooding will safeguard Kashwakamak Lake and surrounding lands. This work is supported by a joint investment of nearly $6 million from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and the federal government’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. The Mississippi River watershed is a 3,750-square kilometer area that is home to …

Can new mortgage reforms unlock homeownership for Canadians?

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Ottawa – Canadians work hard to be able to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments is a barrier to homeownership, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. To help more Canadians, particularly younger generations, buy a first home, new mortgage rules came into effect on August 1, 2024, allowing 30 year insured mortgage amortizations for first-time homebuyers …

Investing in Net Zero Atlantic to Support Clean Energy for Atlantic Canadians

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Halifax – Canada is developing and rolling out clean energy and clean technologies faster than ever before to create good-paying jobs, attract global investment in our economy, position Canada as the clean energy supplier of choice for our democratic allies and achieve our ambitious climate targets. By moving thoughtfully and strategically, Atlantic Canada is well positioned to drive progress toward …

Over $39.5m given through Canada Community-Building Fund to Manitoba

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Winnipeg  —The federal government has transferred more than $39.5 million to Manitoba 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 Manitoba for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made …

Federal funding for new trails in Ajax

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Ajax — Walking, running, cycling, and rolling is about to get a lot easier in the Town of Ajax thanks to two federal investments. Minister Mark Holland and Mayor Shaun Collier announced combined funding of nearly $250,000 for improvements to local trail networks. Two trails lead from Dennis Drive and Hibbins Avenue to Eagle Ridge Public School in Forest Ridge Park. …

Studying single egress design in residential buildings

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Ottawa – Finding solutions to Canada’s housing crisis requires rethinking how we design homes, while maintaining the safety of residents and first responders. That is why the Government of Canada is studying ways to optimize new building designs to create more residences in underused urban areas. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, announced that the National Research Council …

$33m given to Saskatchewan under Canada Community-Building Fund

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Regina —The federal government has transferred more than $33 million to Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made prior to the …