Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced today that the Harper Government has aligned new vehicle and fuel standards with the United States to cut air pollution from on-road vehicles as part of its ongoing commitment to improve air quality for Canadians.
Canadians could soon see new plant varieties developed at unprecedented scale and speed that are resistant to pests, disease, heat and drought thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada into a new, world-leading agriculture research program at the University of Saskatchewan. This investment will benefit farmers, create high-value jobs and help to grow the agriculture industry in Canada.
The Government of the Northwest Territories Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations (GNWT Regulator), Minister David Ramsay, and Peter Watson, CEO and Chair of the National Energy Board (NEB), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 27 July 2015.
Residents of Lions Bay will benefit from upgraded drinking water infrastructure thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.
Corneliu Chisu, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Scarborough East, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will make an important announcement regarding the Pickering Lands
Residents of Sicamous will benefit from improved wastewater infrastructure thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.
The National Healthy Living Platform: Carrot Rewards project is being developed and led by Social Change Rewards. This program will provide Canadians with their choice of loyalty reward points for engaging in specific health promotion activities that address common risk factors for chronic disease and increase healthy living.
The cultural hub of the Acadian community of Isle Madame, Centre La Picasse, is getting an updated look in 2015. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's Business Development Program, is providing a $37,500 contribution to enable La Picasse to undertake rebranding activities that will enhance its authentic Acadian experience for visitors.