Regina — Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to the province’s long-term sustainability and growth thanks to the combined investment of more than $6.9 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid and Minister Don McMorris, these projects will support communities, enhance their infrastructure, and ensure reliable access to …
Liverpool— Recreational infrastructure and coastline protection will be improved, thanks to a combined investment of $3,695,000 from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia and the Region of Queens Municipality. Announced by Minister Kim Masland and Mayor Darlene Norman, two projects will support inclusive recreational infrastructure and coastline protection in Liverpool and Western Head. The current Liverpool Community Sports Field has …
Brampton — The Region of Peel’s plan for sustainable transportation is moving forward thanks to an investment of more than $1.5 million from the Government of Canada and the Regional Municipality of Peel. Announced by Minister Fraser and Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair this project will support Peel Region’s 2051 Transportation Master Plan. As part of Peel Region’s 2051 Transportation Master Plan, …
BRAMPTON – City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a partnership to fast-track the construction of more than 3,150 residential units over the next three years and the development of more than 24,000 homes over …
Penticton – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and His Worship Julius Bloomfield, Mayor of the City of Penticton, announced a joint investment of more than $1.9 million to support upgrades to the local recreation centre. The funding announced for the existing Penticton Community Recreation Centre will upgrade HVAC equipment and heat recovery, …
View Royal – BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob Fleming, Ryan Windsor, from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and Erinn Pinkerton from BC Transit. The decision to electrify the new …
Ottawa – From our homes to our businesses to our workplaces, electricity powers our lives and our economy. Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit. The private sector is increasingly prioritizing access to clean electricity to stay competitive and to seize new economic opportunities, including in the emerging and growing industries of …
Leduc – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Bob Young, Mayor of the City of Leduc, announced a federal investment of $205,431 to support upgrades to the Civic Centre Municipal Building and the annual tree purchase in Leduc. Funding for these projects will upgrade a local landmark building and improve public spaces for residents of …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that over 150,000 Canadians have already opened a tax-free First Home Savings Account to save for a down payment on their first home—putting homeownership back within reach across the country. The new tax-free First Home Savings Account is a registered savings account that allows Canadians to contribute up …
MacTier – Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Don Valley West and John M. Rafferty, President and CEO, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million to support retrofits to a number of buildings at the CNIB’s Lake Joe camp in MacTier, Ontario. This investment will enable CNIB to …
