Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has announced that he will visit the United Kingdom (UK), Rwanda and Tanzania from July 13 to 23, 2023. He will be accompanied by Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, as well as Arielle Kayabaga, Member …
Investing in Pacific National Exhibition helps maintain tourist destination
Funding includes support for year-round activities and seasonal favourites, including a new roller coaster Vancouver – Tourism experiences and attractions celebrate the best of British Columbia’s beauty and culture. They create job opportunities, stimulate local economies and make B.C. a destination of choice for visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada is taking action to help position iconic …
Investing over $8.1m to drive innovation in ocean technology on Vancouver Island
Seven Greater Victoria organizations receive funding to research and commercialize new technologies, create quality jobs, and increase global competitiveness Victoria – Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses and organizations are generating innovative solutions to global challenges. To strengthen B.C.’s position as a leader in industries such as ocean technology, life sciences, and clean energy, the Government of Canada is making investments …
Minister Sajjan participates in Ukraine Recovery Conference
London – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, concluded trips to London, United Kingdom, where he attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference, and Paris, France, where he attended the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Minister Sajjan announced that Canada will provide a …
Assumption School to soon have electric school bus fleet
Powell River — Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and Lisa Berg, Principal for Assumption School, announced a federal investment of $19,360 to plan for the conversion to an electric school bus for the pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 school. This investment will support a planning project that will assess the feasibility …
Legislation to support humanitarian aid to vulnerable Afghans receives Royal Assent
Ottawa – Canada has a deep and longstanding commitment to the people of Afghanistan. In the face of a unique and dire situation, Canada’s Criminal Code needed changes to allow international assistance, most importantly humanitarian aid, to reach vulnerable Afghans. Newly passed legislation will enable Canadian organizations to deliver this assistance, while maintaining our strong anti-terrorism laws and protections. Marco …
Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees
Ottawa – Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, have issued the following statement: “Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy …
Canada provides funding for humanitarian needs in Sudan, neighbouring countries
Ottawa – Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the conflict in Sudan, which has displaced more than 1.4 million people within the country and forced another 470,000 to flee to neighbouring countries since mid-April. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that …
N. Vancouver firm receives over $2m to market welding robots globally
The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to fuel economic growth and support high-tech manufacturers to increase their global sales North Vancouver – Across B.C., innovative companies are creating technologies to solve the challenges facing manufacturers across the globe. In North Vancouver, Novarc Technologies Inc. is developing a unique automation solution to help solve the global manufacturing …
Canada reaffirms support for people of Syria
Ottawa – The Syrian crisis continues to affect millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries. Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, as well as Egypt and Türkiye, now host more than 6.8 million Syrian refugees. Canada continues to actively engage in the region and is committed to continuing its work with the international community and with Syrians to put an end …