Today, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors and Member of Parliament for Richmond, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $556,200 for four projects under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced an investment of $4 million for two projects to support the marine trade and marine tourism sectors in Prince Rupert.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced support for the development of a commercial greenhouse that will utilize hydroponic technology to provide locally-grown, high quality, affordable produce.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced a two-year investment that will support training, marketing and research in Nunavut's seal and long fur industry.
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, announced support of $816,500 for four projects benefitting Calgary under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
Today, Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $617,600 benefitting three community infrastructure projects within the City of Regina under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today congratulated the Government of Nunavut for achieving an important milestone in securing access to European markets for seal products.
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, joined Jean D'Amour, Quebec Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, Dominique Vien, Quebec Minister of Tourism, and Mario Girard, President and CEO, Quebec Port Authority, in announcing today new funding for the installation of shore power at the Port of Quebec.
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Garry Bailey, President of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, and the Honourable Bob McLeod, Premier and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations for the Government of the Northwest Territories are pleased to announce that an important milestone has been reached with the signing of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (AIP). The AIP, which is not legally binding, will serve as the foundation for the negotiation of a final land and resources agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis Nation. It marks an important step on the road toward achieving clarity over land and resource ownership, use and management for all parties.