Supporting unsheltered homelessness response in Thunder Bay, Guelph

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Thunder Bay — The federal government is allocating an additional $1 million to the Lakehead Social Planning Council in Thunder Bay and $500,000 to the County of Wellington in Guelph through the Designated Communities stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $11.6 million for Thunder Bay, and $17.1 million for Guelph. This much needed funding will be invested in services …

Investing $386,174 to support regional agri-food industry

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Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, today announced a FedNor investment of $386,174 to support Collège Boréal and the important work they are doing to strengthen the agri-food industry in Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister …

Investing to meet workforce needs of employers in Ontario

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North Bay – Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced that FedNor is investing $1,125,000 in the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce to help them launch the new North Bay and Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program in the region. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible …

Supporting community-led responses to illegal toxic drug, overdose crisis

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Thunder Bay – No community has been left untouched by the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Its tragic impacts are seen and felt among our families, friends, and neighbours. Municipalities and Indigenous communities are on the front lines of this public health crisis, each and every day. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health …

Canada sign an Ontario Final Agreement to reform child-family services

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Toronto- The Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario. This new agreement affirms the right of First Nations in Ontario to make decisions regarding their children. It provides secure, flexible funding to support First Nations as well as funding that recognizes …

Canada investing in Algoma region, N. Ontario tourism industry

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Ontario – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a total FedNor investment of $677,719 in six projects in support of the tourism industry in Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous …

Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on 34th annual Women’s Memorial March

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Ottawa – Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March. There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Support is also available through the MMIWG …

Canada investing over $2.5m in Indigenous-led economic development projects

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Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,665,565  in seven strategic initiatives led by and in support of Indigenous communities and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. These investments will support continued economic growth and the development of new opportunities in Indigenous communities throughout Northwestern Ontario. These initiatives will …

FedNor invests over $1.7m to support Northern ON’s outdoor tourism industry

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Ontario – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,720,064 in support of ten strategic outdoor tourism initiatives across Northern Ontario. The majority of funding amounts listed below are provided through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a Government of Canada program through which $108 million will be delivered over 3 …

Zhiibaahaasing 1st Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant

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Zhiibaahaasing First Nation – Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Chief Irene Sagon Kells and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, marked the official groundbreaking of the community’s new water treatment plant and major upgrades to its water distribution system. The new water treatment plant and expanded distribution system will support reliable access to drinking water throughout the community. These upgrades are part …