| Democratic Institutions | news releases
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, released the Protecting Democracy Toolkits and the Countering Disinformation Guidebook for Public Servants.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Chief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a historic agreement related to Snuneymuxw First Nation lands.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
The South Shuswap Transportation Society, which operates South Shuswap Rides, will soon expand their service with the purchase of a second electric vehicle. After a combined investment of $95,327 from the federal and local governments, as well as the South Shuswap Transportation Society, this expansion will support South Shuswap Rides’ door-to-door transportation service.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the departure of Tamara Vrooman from her role as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), effective January 27, 2024.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | media advisories
On January 27, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be illuminated in yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
To enhance road safety and promote active transportation, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recently launched a public awareness campaign about the benefits of active transportation. The campaign will focus on enhanced personal safety, accessibility, and the health and well-being of all road users. It is supported by a combined investment of $85,000 from the federal government and the CAA.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Grand River Transit is getting eleven, fully electric, 40-foot buses – and new charging units – after a combined investment of more than $15.1 million in two projects from the federal and provincial governments, along with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | media advisories
On January 28, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in the colours of the Canadian flag from sunset to 1 a.m. in tribute to Ed Broadbent and in honour of his state funeral.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | backgrounders
First funded in 2018 with ongoing funding of $4 million per year, the Dementia Community Investment (DCI) supports community-based projects that seek to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia and family/friend caregivers; and increase knowledge about dementia and its risk/protective factors.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is providing $9.6 million in funding through the Dementia Strategic Fund to launch 23 projects across the country that will improve access to high-quality guidance, raise awareness about dementia, and enhance provincial/territorial online dementia resources.
