Victoria – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure of British Columbia, and Her Worship Marianne Alto, Mayor of the City of Victoria announced a joint investment of more than $293 million to redevelop the Belleville Terminal and improve the traveling experience for ferry passengers. The project will incorporate the highest energy …
Canada Supports Research on Covid-19 Treatments for Transplant Recipients
Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes the lifesaving impact that organ donation has on those in need of a transplantation. Transplant recipients, including approximately 40,000 in Canada, are at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. This could be due to many factors, including immunosuppression in transplant recipients, reduced vaccine effectiveness, and recipients having multiple chronic conditions. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister …
Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society to benefit from investment
The Government of Canada is making investments across British Columbia to attract new visitors, and stimulate local economies Vancouver – Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, in turn supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality. Throughout the Lower Mainland, communities are welcoming residents and …
New electric school buses for students in St Albert
St Albert – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, announced more than $2.9 million in joint funding for the purchase of five zero emission school buses and related charging infrastructure to service the St. Albert Public School Division. These new electric …
Increasing Canada’s capacity to manufacture critical medicines
Over $80.5 million in federal funding for an Edmonton-based initiative will enable early-stage companies to bring new pharmaceutical products to market and develop talent in Alberta’s life sciences sector Edmonton – Canada is home to leading-edge research and expertise in the health and life sciences sector. The federal government is collaborating with all orders of government, industry, academic institutions, and …