| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced federal investments of over $4 million into five local food initiatives in the Northwest Territories. This funding, delivered by CanNor, will support communities, organizations and businesses in improving infrastructure to produce, harvest, process and distribute local and country foods, as well as promote a competitive agricultural sector in the territory.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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A strong northern food sector is essential for community wellbeing and thriving economies across the territories. Investing in local food initiatives promotes self-reliance, creates jobs and fosters culturally-relevant food systems.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
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Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, would like to acknowledge the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims with the following First Nation Communities: Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; James Smith Cree Nation #370; Little Black Bear First Nation; Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation; Moosomin First Nation; Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation; Pasqua First Nation; Piapot First Nation; Pelican Lake First Nation; Poundmaker Cree Nation; Saulteaux First Nation; Sweetgrass First Nation; Waterhen Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.
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Chief Rene Chaboyer and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced that Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement agreement for the Cumberland House Cree Nation – IR100A Specific Claim.
| Prairies Economic Development Canada
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These nine projects, announced today, highlight the growing potential of tourism and cultural initiatives helping drive economic development in communities across Manitoba.
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, on Lake of the Woods funding in Winnipeg.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the selection of Marie Campagna as Chair of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors. Ms. Campagna has been a member of the WDBA Board of Directors since 2017 and has most recently served in the role of interim Chair since May 2024.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Today, the federal government and the province of New Brunswick announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
