New and improved docks and boardwalk offer better experience for paddlers and spectators Dartmouth – Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage, and participate in recreational programs and activities. The Government of Canada is investing so more people can discover and enjoy the world-class paddling experiences that Dartmouth has …
Bringing high-speed internet to over 66,000 households in S. Ontario
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed internet Ontario – All Canadians need access to reliable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved communities across Ontario. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, and Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the …
New Green Energy System for McAdam Railway Station
McAdam – Rural communities play an important role in building a strong, sustainable future for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is helping local organizations seize new opportunities for economic growth and development to improve climate resilience and transition to a greener economy. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced an investment of $750,000 through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund …
Capital Winter Club receives fed support to improve recreational spaces
Fredericton – Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage, and participate in recreational programs and activities. By investing in our infrastructure, we not only stimulate economies and create jobs – we build communities that attract people and businesses and make them want to stay. Jenica Atwin, MP for Fredericton, …
Fundy-St Martins shines light on local tourism
St. Martins – Communities flourish when local businesses and organizations have the infrastructure and resources they need to attract visitors to our rural areas. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is investing to support tourism growth in Fundy-St. Martins. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, announced an investment of $620,000 through ACOA’s Innovative …
Moncton to benefit from upgrades to deepen community connections
Riverview – Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage, and participate in recreational programs and activities. By investing in our infrastructure, we not only stimulate economies and create jobs – we build communities that attract people and businesses and make them want to stay. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of …
Investing in energy efficiency upgrades at Bruce II Sports Centre
Channel-Port aux Basques – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, and His Worship Brian Button, Mayor of Channel-Port aux Basques, announced a joint investment of more than $2.9 million to improve the energy efficiency of the Bruce II Sports Centre in Channel-Port aux Basques. This investment …
Parks Canada celebrates 50th anniversary of Gros Morne National Park
Rocky Harbour – On Sunday, August 13, Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, participated in an Official Ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of …
$10.3m invested to bring high-speed Internet to over 1,000 Indigenous homes
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet Nain – Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet. On March 24, 2022, the Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland announced over $22 million in funding for one project to bring high-speed Internet to …
Growing Newfoundland and Labrador’s ocean workforce
Government of Canada support will help marine sector professional organization promote careers in the ocean industry St. John’s – Atlantic Canada’s ocean economy creates good, highly skilled jobs and represents tremendous growth potential in the region and in international markets. Within the next ten years, Canada’s ocean workforce is expected to experience a significant turnover in employment, with estimates that …