Revitalizating downtown Winnipeg

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Winnipeg – The Government of Canada is investing in the transformational development of the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project at the site of the former Hudson’s Bay Company building in downtown Winnipeg. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan announced a joint federal investment of more than $31 million. Infrastructure Canada is investing $25 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program, while …

Federal, provincial govts invest in transit for Queens County

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Nova Scotia — Queens County Transit has expanded their fleet after a combined investment of $116,293 from the federal and provincial governments. They have purchased two new hybrid vehicles to provide on-demand transit services to help people get around the community. This investment will help Queens County Transit Society better serve and better support those who depend on and use …

Protecting homes, farms within Nicomekl River floodplains

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British Columbia — Surrey is ensuring that homes and farms are safe from flooding along a vulnerable segment of the Nicomekl River dike after a combined investment of more than $1.3 M from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This was announced by John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley City, and the Honourable Bowinn Ma, B.C. Minister of Emergency Management and …

Supporting water treatment infrastructure in Nunavut

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Clyde River— The Government of Canada is investing $2 million for critical improvements to drinking water treatment facilities in Nunavut. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Nunavut’s Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie. The funding will be used to develop proposals for upgrading the drinking water treatment facilities in Clyde River, Coral Harbour, and Igloolik. Part of this will …

Bringing zero emissions public transit buses in Sarnia

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Sarnia — Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions from public transportation. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $188,116 for the …

6 Nations Polytechnic gets funding for sustainable upgrades

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Ohsweken — The federal government is investing more than $2.8 million to help make the Six Nations Polytechnic’s (SNP) campus more energy efficient and accessible. This investment was announced by Minister Sean Fraser and SNP President and CEO Rebecca Jamieson. This project will replace the current geothermal heating system, reclad the exterior façade, install high-efficiency boilers, and replace more than 400 light and …

Fuelling public transit improvements in North Bay

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North Bay  —North Bay is upgrading its public transit with a combined investment of more than $4.1 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and the City. This was announced by Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, and Peter Chirico, Mayor of the City of North Bay. The City is purchasing two new …

Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet Service in Wellington County

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WELLINGTON COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario have invested over $4.4 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,771 families, farms, and businesses in Wellington County. “Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities to continue growing from strength to strength in our increasingly digital world,” said Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “This announcement …

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 …

Investing in ventilation improvements at Belvedere Heights

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Parry Sound — The federal and provincial governments are investing over $365,000 to improve ventilation at the Belvedere Heights long-term care home. This was announced by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Stan Cho, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care; and Kami Johnston, Administrator of Belvedere Heights. Belvedere Heights is located on the historic site of the former Belvedere Hotel. The long-term care …