Toronto – The City of Toronto, in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), unveiled exciting plans to transform BMO Field (Toronto Stadium) into a state-of-the-art venue ready to host the FifaWorld Cup 26™ and with upgrades that will benefit stadium-goers well beyond the tournament. The upgrades, backed by a $123 million investment from the City and a …
Winnipeg — The Government of Canada announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including those in encampments, has been signed with Manitoba, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan and will immediately provide additional support to people living without homes. Manitoba’s plan is …
Winnipeg – Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come. The Canada Water Agency …
VANCOUVER – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in building strong and healthy communities across the country. The transformative power of sport is key to achieving this goal. Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced the 2024–2026 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development …
VANCOUVER – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in building strong and healthy communities across the country. The transformative power of sport is key to achieving this goal. Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced the 2024–2026 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development …
QUÉBEC CITY – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting sport events that bring people together; create economic opportunities; and leave lasting impacts and legacies for communities, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and many others. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), announced an investment of up to $11,120,000, to support the …
Calgary – Aviation in Canada is a key driver of economic growth, connecting Canadians and goods across the country and with the rest of the world. The Government of Canada is making strategic investments that enable this vital industry to develop and adopt clean technologies, leading to lower emissions and supporting the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized firms. Terry Duguid, …
OTTAWA —The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). Announced as part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario, the province is investing $200 million through the fund to help communities revitalize existing community sport and recreation infrastructure and build new facilities. “Today’s announcement is just one example of how we are working shoulder-to-shoulder with …
SANTIAGO – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport said: “Athletes from across the Americas will come together to officially open the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Team Canada, led by the unwavering spirit of flag-bearers Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson (beach volleyball), will march proudly into Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, joining close to 7,000 athletes from 41 countries, …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport, met several families to inquire if they were receiving Canada Child Benefit. Pascale said: “More money in the pockets of families, that’s what matters to you and to your government. The next payment of the #CanadaChildBenefit was issued to eligible familieson July 20. Up to $7,500 this year.” …
