| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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Today, Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catherines, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $11.3 million to help 13 Niagara Region businesses as they strengthen capabilities and seize new growth opportunities amid shifting global market conditions.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced a $50 million investment, through the Strategic Response Fund, in Natural Products Canada’s (NPC) $94.8 million project to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector.
Secretary of State van Koeverden announces commitment for a new community soccer pitch in Calgary. Federal funding supports Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ initiative to build as many as 25 community soccer pitches across Canada, ensuring more kids can participate in sport, from the playground to the podium.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make an announcement regarding international energy exports.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
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The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of economic development in Markham.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Toronto to highlight an announcement regarding online passport renewals. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. A media availability will follow.
Strong Canadian manufacturers are essential to building a more productive, resilient economy. They create good jobs, strengthen supply chains and help businesses compete and grow.
The Government of Canada is taking action to expand and diversify markets for Canada’s blueberry sector, supporting producers in exporting their high-quality Canadian products to international markets.
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced two measures to make sure the economic benefits of fishing stay with independent harvesters and their communities.
