the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Nova Scotia Minister of Energy Trevor Boudreau announced that both governments provided Strategic Direction to the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. Following the recent designation of the Wind Energy Areas, this represents Canada and Nova Scotia taking the next step toward realizing Canada’s first-ever offshore wind project.
the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a new partnership with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to co-deliver the OHPA program in Ontario, supported by an investment of nearly $37.5 million from the Government of Canada.
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 110th anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s arrival at Gallipoli.
As Canada and the European Union mark the 8th anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a consequential and productive trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he participated in the meeting of European Union (EU) Economy and Finance Ministers (ECOFIN).
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The federal government is investing more than $8 million through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support transit and feasibility studies and vehicle purchases across Alberta.
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Rural Albertan communities will assess local transit needs and purchase public transit vehicles and supporting infrastructure following an investment of more than $8 million from the federal government.
Today, the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) celebrated the grand opening of its new facility for Indigenous youth in Calgary, a permanent space that will support Indigenous youth and help strengthen their connection to culture and wellness, leading to improved outcomes now and for future generations.
