MacTier – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Don Valley West and John M. Rafferty, President and CEO, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million to support retrofits to a number of buildings at the CNIB’s Lake Joe camp in MacTier, Ontario. This investment will enable CNIB to …
Whitehorse – Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced an investment of up to $8.4 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support …
Winnipeg —The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with opportunities to gain international experience and perspectives, as they are particularly important in today’s global economy. Canadian youth will soon have easier access to a new destination for working and travelling abroad. Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, …
Rural Ontarians benefitting from expanded broadband access HURON COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $4.5 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to more than 1,770 families, farms, and businesses in Huron and Bruce Counties. “Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities to prosper in our increasingly digital world,” said Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary …
Oakville – Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Oakville North-Burlington, and Allan Elgar, Councillor, Town of Oakville, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to upgrade the Crosstown trail in Oakville. This investment will enable the widening and paving of a four kilometre section of the Crosstown Trail from Khalsa Gate to …
Markham —Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents, and supports their freedom and democracy. Since 2021, Canada has opened its doors to Hong Kongers through dedicated immigration pathways, and continues working to improve these pathways and make it easier for them to remain in Canada long-term. Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion …
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, on behalf of Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and Rose Paul, CEO and President of the Bayside Corporation, announced more than $1.6 million in …
Ottawa – Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is travelling to Trinidad and Tobago and to Guyana from July 2 to 7, 2023. During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu will represent Canada at the opening ceremony of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community …
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, …
Ottawa – Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue that has immediate and long-term impacts for victims, survivors, and their families. Victims and survivors of IPV often face physical and mental anguish, humiliation and intimidation that can make pursuing justice difficult. Providing improved and accessible legal resources is critical to ensuring victims and survivors can seek justice …
