Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Canada

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Ottawa – Everyone deserves the freedom to be their authentic selves and have every opportunity to participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. A society where people are safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential is one where everyone thrives. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, who is responsible for …

Minister Guilbeault announces extension of Future of Sport in Canada Commission

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GATINEAU – The Future of Sport in Canada Commission is currently undertaking an independent and forward-looking review of Canada’s sport system. To allow the Commission to fulfill its mandate of developing concrete recommendations that will bring about meaningful and lasting change for Canadians and Canadian sport, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, today …

Canada’s new Centre for Plant Health to benefit wine, fruit industries

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North Saanich – A state-of-the-art scientific facility is now open, setting a new standard for plant health science and bolstering Canada’s trade and agriculture sectors. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) new Centre for Plant Health (ÍY¸ NONET¸ ÁUTW̱ E TŦE SJESENENEȻ) in North Saanich, British Columbia, is a pathfinder project of the Laboratories Canada strategy. Construction was led by Public Services …

Minister Lebouthillier highlights National Shipbuilding Strategy

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Gaspé – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, visited Chantier Naval Forillon (CNF) to see the work in progress and highlight a significant milestone for the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). During this visit, Minister Lebouthillier had the opportunity to go on board the 10th and final search and rescue lifeboat under construction at CNF. This …

Planting over 200,000 trees in Montreal’s East End

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Quebec — The health and quality of life of Montreal’s East End residents will be improved thanks to a joint investment by the federal government and the City of Montreal of up to $67 million to support the extensive planting of trees and shrubs. Announced by Steven Guilbeault, Pablo Rodriguez, Soraya Martinez Ferrada and the Mayor of Montreal Valérie Plante, this funding will …

Feds offer support for auto theft investigations, stolen vehicle recovery

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Montréal – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, joined by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and Fady Dagher, Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), announced a federal investment of $15 million …

Upgrading cargo distribution facility, aircraft hangar in N. Quebec

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Quebec – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to investing in our supply chains. Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $14.5 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund. The investment to Air Inuit Ltd. …

Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project continues to move forward

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 Lac-Mégantic – Since the tragedy of 2013, our thoughts continue to be with the victims and residents of Lac-Mégantic and the surrounding area. The three orders of government are working together to ensure that trains leave downtown Lac-Mégantic for good. Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced progress on the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass project, including the signing of …

Announcing largest electric buses project in North America

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Saint-Eustache – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities,  Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks and Minister responsible for the Laurentides Region announced investments of over $780 million from the Government of Canada and over $1.1 billion from …