Canada makes biomanufacturing investment to boost domestic supply chains

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Investment in Pharmascience Inc. to increase domestic production capacity Candiac – The Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec, are investing in the revitalization of the Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences sector with projects that strengthen our capabilities, while boosting the economy and creating or maintaining hundreds of well-paying jobs. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister responsible for the Economic Development …

$26M given to KSM to Establish Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant

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Thetford Mines  – The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec and Investissement Québec are providing a total of $26 million in financial contributions to KSM to support the establishment of a plant to manufacture fertilizers rich in potassium and magnesium in Tring‑Jonction, in the Chaudière‑Appalaches region. Through this project, valued at nearly $70 million, 45,000 tonnes of agricultural fertilizers are expected to be produced yearly from waste materials from …

Club de golf et curling La Tuque to have enhanced facilities 

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CED grants $300,000 to the organization for its project to improve its outdoor facilities. La Tuque – Shared public spaces are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. They are important engines to drive Quebec’s economy forward and stimulate community prosperity and well-being. That is why the Government …

Fundy-St Martins shines light on local tourism

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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 …

Boosting Fromagerie L’Ancêtre’s growth

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Over $1M from CED and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will enable the SME to boost its growth and enhance its productivity in new Trois-Rivières plant. Trois-Rivières – The Government of Canada is granting a total of up to $1,077,100 in financial assistance to Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, a business with environmentally friendly production methods that manufactures several varieties of organic cheeses and …

Expanding GO Train Service to Niagara

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Province adding 12 roundtrips per week between Union Station and Niagara Falls NIAGARA – To connect more people to jobs, housing and Canada’s top tourist destination, the Ontario government is increasing GO train service between Union Station and Niagara Falls, with more express service between Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto. “The expansion of GO train service between downtown Toronto and Niagara …

Restoring Forest at Balsam Lake Provincial Park

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Proceeds from limited-edition specialty craft beer contributing to reforestation project that will plant more than 1,000 new trees HAMILTON — Ontario Parks is collaborating with Collective Arts Brewing for a second year to produce a limited-edition specialty craft beer, Trail Loop. The proceeds from this partnership will directly support vital reforestation work at Balsam Lake Provincial Park near Kawartha Lakes. …

Investing in Upgrades at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

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New viewing platform and boardwalk will improve visitor experience and boost local tourism in Northern Ontario KAKABEKA FALLS — The Ontario government is investing $389,000 in infrastructure improvements at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. A new and improved viewing platform and boardwalk will offer visitors unparalleled views of the province’s second tallest waterfall, the historic Kaministiquia River and gorge below. “Our …

New electric school buses for students in St Albert

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St Albert – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, announced more than $2.9 million in joint funding for the purchase of five zero emission school buses and related charging infrastructure to service the St. Albert Public School Division. These new electric …