Canada invests $7m to support 18 Indigenous-led initiatives

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Ottawa – The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI), Community Futures Program (CFP), Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO), and Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). Indigenous Economic Development Initiatives Funded by FedNor in Northwestern Ontario Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund – $960,000 A FedNor investment of $960,000 is supporting the ongoing operations of the Nishnawbe Aski Development …

Victory Advanced Technologies driving change in electric car industry

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Saint John – Developing a competitive clean energy sector will strengthen the economy, create jobs, open new market opportunities, and build a viable future for all Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting Victory Advanced Technologies (VAT), a Saint John-based company specializing in a high-performance, electric drive system. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John – …

Growing tourism opportunities in Western Newfoundland

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More than $600,000 invested to enhance infrastructure and strengthen the tourism industry Corner Brook – From skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in the summer, Western Newfoundland is a world-class tourist destination year-round. It supports hundreds of good jobs and generates many direct and indirect economic opportunities. Activities that all grow the province’s reputation as …

Improved operations at Crosby Molasses to help Saint John firm grow

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Saint John –  The food and beverage processing industry is the second largest manufacturing industry in Canada. Crosby Molasses Company Ltd., a leading Canadian food manufacturer based in Saint John, New Brunswick, is receiving an operational boost from the Government of Canada to support its continued growth and contribute to the economic well-being of the Atlantic region. Federal investment supports …