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.” …
Kjipuktuk – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Marc Miller, Minister of …
MONTRÉAL – Arts and culture inspire and unite us, strengthening our communities and economy. This summer, Just For Laughs is back for a 41st edition filled with laughter and shows of all kinds. Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, along with Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for …
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges business receives $345,000 in financial assistance from CED. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges – Supporting growth and innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, took the opportunity during her visit today to announce a repayable contribution of $345,000 for OrganicOcean Inc. This CED support will enable the business to acquire and install …
Port-Cartier – As we move toward a more prosperous and sustainable Canada, every sector of our economy can contribute to the fight against climate change. These contributions can range from greener practices in our buildings and working with communities to care for our forests and wildlife to upgrading our industries to utilize more sustainable and clean technologies. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for …
CED to enable 14 organizations to meet growing aerospace industry needs. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield – Supporting the aerospace industry, a key component of our economy, is a priority of the Government of Canada. That is why Pascale St Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, announced a total of $32,571,736 in …
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION – Sport has the remarkable power to bring people together. It rallies and unites us behind our athletes and teams, fosters greater inclusion, and helps build strong communities. It also teaches our youth skills and habits that will serve them for life. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) embodies these benefits for Indigenous youth. Today, Jaime Battiste, …
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills, while allowing Canadians to thrive physically, emotionally and socially. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that …
