Edmonton – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
FedNor funds will help develop and expand young talent while also supporting young entrepreneurs across the region North Bay – Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced Government of Canada investments totaling $164,100 to support youth employment and entrepreneurship in Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for …
Nipigon – Construction is set to begin on the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre in Nipigon, Ontario. Once complete, this landmark building will serve as Parks Canada’s primary operations base and visitor reception area for Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development …
Skuppah Indian Band — A food security and cultural garden located adjacent to the Skuppah Food Security Centre will be constructed and established after a federal investment of $231,004. Announced by Minister Patty Hajdu and Chief Doug McIntyre, this project aims at enhancing community health by emphasizing traditional and culturally significant plants native to the Skuppah Indian Band. This initiative is …
Alberta – Addressing the local needs of urban Indigenous youth through the mobilization and collaborative participation of regional communities and partners is reconciliation in action. The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY), a Calgary-based, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, celebrated the groundbreaking of the start of construction for the youth centre, and a significant step towards supporting a vision of success for …
Ottawa — President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: “Tuberculosis (TB) can be eliminated with joint efforts and partnerships between Inuit leaders, Inuit communities, and federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada, and the Government of Canada are …
Ottawa — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, issued the following statement today: “Having a safe home is essential to supporting First Nations in building the lives they want for themselves, their families, and their communities. We know that there is more …
Thunder Bay— Exciting transformations are on the horizon for Thunder Bay’s public transportation infrastructure, fueled by a combined investment of almost $19.5 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and the City of Thunder Bay. This was announced by Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Marcus Powlowski, …
Whitehorse – Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, and the White River First Nation have constructed 33 new homes and refurbished an additional four homes with funding from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Approximately $17 million in housing funding was allocated in the 2021–22, 2022–23 and 2023–24 federal budgets. The allocation of these funds towards new and renovated homes is …
British Columbia — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality, culturally appropriate programs and services for children. Today, the Okanagan Indian Band held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of a new Okanagan Indian Band Cultural Immersion Elementary School. When complete, the new …
