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Canada’s scientists and researchers are working to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges for the benefit of us all. Their innovations and discoveries are the foundation of Canadian economic growth and prosperity, as well as the health and well-being of people in Canada. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make investments to boost research and innovation and ensure Canada remains a leader in research and new technologies.
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Today, while visiting the Kids Brain Health Network’ facility in Surrey, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, highlighted the government’s support for third-party science and research organizations through the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), including the investments in the work of the Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and the Community Circle on Scaling Business Innovation for Humanity.
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The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will make an announcement at Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ annual workforce development conference.
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The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce an investment to help boost research and innovation, and support the next generation of scientists.
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On May 23, 2024, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will open the third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion. This year, the theme is “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”, highlighting the need for collective efforts from all sectors and levels of society to realize a barrier-free Canada by 2040. The Congress will also kickstart nationwide celebrations for National AccessAbility Week 2024, under the same theme.
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Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents in Kanata and across the country, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.
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The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will deliver remarks during the opening event of a new location in Kanata, Ontario.
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The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
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Today in Edmonton, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced $78.5 million over four years, with approximately 52.9 million through 2025–2026, to help build more inclusive child care spaces across Alberta through the Government of Canada’s $625 million Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. This investment will help Alberta reach the shared goal of building up to 68,700 new child care spaces by 2026.
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Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.
