Ottawa – Mona Fortier, on behalf of the minister responsible for Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, commemorated the national historic significance of Rockcliffe Park Historic District at a special plaque unveiling ceremony. National historic designations illustrate the persons, places, and events that have marked history in Canada. Together, they …
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, participated in a Parks Canada and Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of Rockcliffe Park Historic District. Ms Fortier attended this event on behalf of the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible …
Ontario – Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Mona Fortier, MP for Ottawa–Vanier, announced a combined investment of nearly $4.2 million to support five women-led organizations to scale-up, modernize their ventures, and grow. Recipient Name Project Funding Amount CASSEN Testing Laboratories To accelerate the development and …
OTTAWA – Culture, arts and community activities play an essential role in shaping the identity of young Francophones. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a major investment of more than $18.3 million in four innovative programs to help young Francophones reach their full potential. Minister Boissonnault was accompanied by Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament (Ottawa–Vanier). …
Ottawa – Members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada continue to contend with discrimination, violence, and injustice, simply because of who they are. Investing directly in 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and the organizations that support them, will help ensure that all people can participate fully in social, economic, and political life free from discrimination. On the first anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action …
North Bay – Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing disparities across our universal healthcare system and ensuring that all Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally-based mental health resources and …
Vancouver – Through the Greening Government Strategy, the Government of Canada is committed to being a global leader in government operations that are net zero, climate resilient and green. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, accompanied by Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced the Future Energy Solutions project, in British Columbia, …
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, MP Ottawa-Vanier, and President of the Treasury Board, thanked South Korea for sending its firefighters. She said: “Canada and Korea have a deeply rooted friendship, and today is a symbol of that. Firefighters from South Korea have landed in Ottawa to help fight the wildfires across our nation. Thank you all, for your bravery, friendship, and …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations …
Ottawa – Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them successfully transition to their communities and find work faster. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, and Marie-France Lalonde, …
