Williams Lake – The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has always asserted its inherent right to self-government, including jurisdiction, over its children and families – a right affirmed with the signing of a historic Coordination Agreement between the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Canada and the Province of British Columbia using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. …
Thunder Bay — The federal government is allocating an additional $1 million to the Lakehead Social Planning Council in Thunder Bay and $500,000 to the County of Wellington in Guelph through the Designated Communities stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $11.6 million for Thunder Bay, and $17.1 million for Guelph. This much needed funding will be invested in services …
Thunder Bay – Minister Patty Hajdu, Ashley Larose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Science North, announced a federal investment of up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay, through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. This project will support a net-zero science centre attraction in Thunder Bay, designed …
Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, today announced a FedNor investment of $386,174 to support Collège Boréal and the important work they are doing to strengthen the agri-food industry in Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister …
North Bay – Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced that FedNor is investing $1,125,000 in the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce to help them launch the new North Bay and Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program in the region. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible …
Toronto- The Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario. This new agreement affirms the right of First Nations in Ontario to make decisions regarding their children. It provides secure, flexible funding to support First Nations as well as funding that recognizes …
Ontario – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $677,719 in six projects in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous …
Ottawa – Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March. There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Support is also available through the MMIWG …
Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,665,565 in seven strategic initiatives led by and in support of Indigenous communities and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. These investments will support continued economic growth and the development of new opportunities in Indigenous communities throughout Northwestern Ontario. These initiatives will …
Ontario – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,720,064 in support of ten strategic outdoor tourism initiatives across Northern Ontario. The majority of funding amounts listed below are provided through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a Government of Canada program through which $108 million will be delivered over 3 …
