Thompson Okanagan communities get funds for memorable outdoor experiences, support tourism

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Kelowna – British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In the Thompson Okanagan, tourism business owners, operators and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan …

Canada supports renovation of Le Pantoum

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QUÉBEC CITY – Investing in cultural and creative spaces helps enrich our communities by providing them with spaces that bring people together and are accessible to everyone. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), announced $962,105 in financial support for Création Le Pantoum. Minister Duclos made the announcement on behalf of Pascale …

Canada supports growth of Calgary,Gatineau businesses

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Quebec – The Calgary region is rapidly emerging as one of North America’s top technology hubs and is home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies that are strengthening our economy. The federal government is supporting Calgary’s leading-edge companies to continue growing and creating quality jobs that Canadians can count on. George Chahal, MP for Calgary Skyview, on behalf …

Investing $150,000 to expand Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre

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Parry Sound – From coast to coast, Canada boasts natural beauty. Our Government is supporting the tourism sector so that generations of Canadians and visitors can continue to enjoy what our country has to offer. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $149,983 to help the Georgian Nordic Outdoor …

Ontario Investing in First Nations Public Libraries

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CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Ontario government is investing an additional $1.25 million annually in First Nations public libraries to ensure continued delivery of in-demand resources, services and programming to the communities they serve. “First Nations public libraries are vital community hubs that provide residents of all ages with access to supports promoting success in school, enable skills …

Over $2.7M to help Jambette boost its production capacity

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Lévis – The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette Playground Equipment (Jambette) to support the expansion and upgrading of the business’s production processes. Valued at over $16.5 million, the project has enabled the construction of a new plant in Lévis and the acquisition of modern equipment that boosts productivity. The announcement was made …

Supporting tourism development in Laval

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Quebec – The tourism industry is essential to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, accompanied by her parliamentary secretary and the Member of Parliament for Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, announced a non-repayable contribution of $520,000 for Tourisme Laval. This CED support will enable the organization to guide …

Reducing rubber industry’s environmental, health impact

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Sherbrooke – Supporting productivity and environmental performance contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism …

Feds invest in 2 Micmac communities in Gaspésie

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Gaspé – Helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities and implement community infrastructure projects contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions and fosters economic reconciliation. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with tDiane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced three non-repayable financial contributions totalling …

Funding offered to Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

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Montréal – The full and meaningful participation of all Quebec regions in inclusive, sustainable growth is important for our economy. Since they do not all have the same assets or challenges, this must be taken into account in supporting their economic development. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced the launch by CED of a new funding approach …