Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will represent Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, from November 27-28, 2023. The Parliamentary Secretary will address the second plenary session on the integrated approaches for a resilient and democratic Africa and reaffirm Canada’s …
Improved water infrastructure’s coming to 9 Saskatchewan communities
Regina — Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to the province’s long-term sustainability and growth thanks to the combined investment of more than $6.9 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will support communities, enhance their infrastructure, and ensure reliable access to …
Investing in retrofits at CNIB Lake Joe camp in Ontario
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 …
Canada announces up to $8.4m to switch to cleaner energy in Yukon
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 …
Canada and Iceland sign youth mobility arrangement
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, …
Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet Service in Huron, Bruce Counties
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 …
Investing in Oakville Crosstown Trail – Khalsa Gate to Sixteen Mile Creek
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 …
Making it easier for Hong Kongers to stay, work in Canada
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 …
Green energy upgrades to Bayside Travel Centre in Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation
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 …
Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu travels to Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana
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 …