Ottawa — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, issued the following statement today: “Having a safe home is essential to supporting First Nations in building the lives they want for themselves, their families, and their communities. We know that there is more …
Thunder Bay— Exciting transformations are on the horizon for Thunder Bay’s public transportation infrastructure, fueled by a combined investment of almost $19.5 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and the City of Thunder Bay. This was announced by Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Marcus Powlowski, …
Whitehorse – Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, and the White River First Nation have constructed 33 new homes and refurbished an additional four homes with funding from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Approximately $17 million in housing funding was allocated in the 2021–22, 2022–23 and 2023–24 federal budgets. The allocation of these funds towards new and renovated homes is …
British Columbia — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality, culturally appropriate programs and services for children. Today, the Okanagan Indian Band held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of a new Okanagan Indian Band Cultural Immersion Elementary School. When complete, the new …
Ottawa – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor; Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement: “Today, people in communities across the country will march in memory of those whose lives were …
FedNor’s investment will enable the construction of Electra Battery Materials Corporation’s cobalt refinery Cobalt – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, and Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5 …
FedNor funding will help businesses grow, create jobs and attract skilled workers North Bay – Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, has announced Government of Canada investments totaling $1,110,810 for two projects that will help businesses attract skilled workers and innovate and access new technologies to make them more productive and competitive. The announcement was made on behalf of …
FedNor funds will help the local community futures development corporation support new growth and stability and expansion of the current market Atikokan – Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,000,000 in the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and …
Newfoundland – Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. The installation of booster pumps and upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample water pressure across the entire community. Situated at the mouth of the Conne River on the south coast of …
FedNor support will enable business growth and expanded operations Sault Ste. Marie – Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced $442,000 in FedNor funding for the Trucor Steel Structures Inc., an Indigenous-owned and led business. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services …
