Kuujjuaq – The effects of trauma are extensive and intricate, impacting multiple generations, particularly due to substance abuse. The establishment of an addiction treatment centre that observes Inuit traditions and practices can serve as a starting point for community members, their families, friends and loved ones to begin the healing journey. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Ian Lafrenière, Minister …
Keeseekoose – The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health services, as well as host the Keeseekoose First Nation Community Health Centre, all for the …
Federal funding supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of local tourism operator Field – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, announced $97,500 to help Camp Horizon modernize its operations and become more environmentally sustainable. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services …
Province opens two new lanes from Ouimet to Dorion THUNDER BAY – To improve road safety and keep people and goods moving across the province, the Ontario government has completed the widening of Highway 11/17 from two to four lanes between Ouimet and Dorion East Loop in Thunder Bay District. This is the seventh section of a larger project to …
Federal funding has supported the expansion of Kivi Park’s trail network, paving the way for future tourism and sporting events Sudbury – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a non-repayable FedNor contribution of $205,000 to support the expansion of …
Federal funding will help support immigration services that meet the needs of communities, businesses, and newcomers Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $37,343 in the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury. The investment enabled a two-day provincial francophone immigration network event, the Réseaux en immigration francophone (RIF) conference. The announcement was made on behalf of the …
Ottawa – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “For too long, First Nations children and families were harmed due to the underfunding of Child and Family Services by Canada. Although nothing can make up for the damage and suffering this caused, compensation is a critical factor in reconciliation. I thank the advocates who have …
Kjipuktuk – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Marc Miller, Minister of …
Federal funding will ensure continued operation of the tournament while supporting additional community events Fort Frances – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of $16,728 in support of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC). Specifically, the funds will support the purchase of an event stage, which will be used throughout FFCBC …
Ottawa – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, has announced FedNor investments totalling $1,626,150 in support of eight different initiatives led by municipalities in Northwestern Ontario. Minister Hajdu was joined by Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River in making the announcement. These projects include community infrastructure development and expansion, critical studies and …
