Working in partnership with First Nations to resolve issues related to the drinking water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure in their communities is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined Glooscap First Nation leadership and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Glooscap Landing retail and business centre.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, today announced $37.5 million in funding over 5 years to support STBBIs programs and services, including HIV and hepatitis C, for First Nations and Inuit communities across the country.
Please be advised that the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will announce significant investments to support programs and services for Indigenous Peoples related to Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs).
Please be advised that the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will highlight the completion of two water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the community of Wendake, Quebec, following investments by the federal government.
Please be advised that the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants will join Glooscap Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation leadership and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Glooscap Landing retail and business centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services.
Manitoba - Please be advised that Member of Parliament Robert Falcon-Ouellette, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will participate in an announcement highlighting the successful first steps of the Class 5 Driver’s Community Ambassador Program.
Quebec - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will participate in the inauguration of Pessamit First Nation’s new integrated health and social services facility.
It is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done every day by First Nations, Inuit and Métis nurses, and to highlight their tremendous dedication to their communities.