Over $1.6M grant for Emballages Façoteck to improve productivity

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Scotstown – The governments of Canada and Quebec and Investissement Québec are providing a total of $1,675,200 to Emballages Façoteck for it to improve its productivity and production capacity. The project involves purchasing and installing an automated encapsulating machine, a metal detector for quality control, and commercial vacuums. Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for …

Investing in innovation with support for Mont-Mégantic Observatory

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Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a two‑year extension of the agreement between CED, the Université de Montréal and the Mont‑Mégantic Observatory (OMM) and an additional non-repayable contribution of …

Canada supports Brûlerie de l’Atlantique’s growth

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Matane – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, along with Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced, on behalf ofSoraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $66,000 for the Brûlerie de l’Atlantique. This CED …

Canada at forefront of int’l research on climate change 

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Ottawa – Interdisciplinary research collaboration helps address Canadian and international challenges, both present and future. It brings new perspectives and innovative solutions for the benefit of society, while cementing Canada’s position as a leader in interdisciplinary science and innovation. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister …

2nd production line at Les Pliages Apaulo launched

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Waterville business receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED. Waterville – Supporting business growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a repayable contribution of $500,000 for Les Pliages Apaulo Inc. This CED assistance will enable the …

CRA making it easier to access its digital services

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Ottawa – This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account. Using a government-issued photo identification (ID), such as a passport or driver’s licence, a user can quickly validate their identity to get immediate access to their online CRA …

Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson to examine delays in Canada child benefit payments 

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OTTAWA– The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner. Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Most temporary …

Launching 2024 tax season

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Ottawa – Tax season is upon us. This year, the process of filing an income tax and benefit return may feel particularly daunting. After a long period of high inflation following the COVID‑19 pandemic, many Canadians are feeling financial strain. In such a stressful economic environment, the last thing anyone needs is a service issue with the Canada Revenue Agency …

Renovations funded at Collège Boréal’s Nipissing Campus

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STURGEON FALLS – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access an education in the official language of their choice. Investing in post-secondary institutions is essential in equipping young people for their future and encourage the vitality of official language minority communities. Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and …