The Government of Canada is continuing to deliver its economic plan by today launching consultations to advance major economic investment tax credits and create good jobs, crack down on short term rentals and make housing more affordable, and ensure the fairness of Canada’s tax system.
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Scott as the 14th Principal of RMC Kingston
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato industry continue to make significant progress to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart in PEI and protect this important sector of the Canadian economy.
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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Today, Dr. Tammy Clifford, Acting President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, announced that Dr. Ariane Marelli has been appointed the next Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health for a term of four years, effective April 1, 2024.
Polar Knowledge Canada is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2023 Northern Science Award and Centenary Medal are Dr. Trevor Bell and SmartICE.
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced an advance payment of $84,347,404 to the territory through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program, to help assist with response and recovery costs associated with the 2023 wildfires.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada
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Today, Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $1.15 million for two community organizations in Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The Government of Canada is taking action to enhance public safety and security with regard to the transportation of dangerous goods, and is taking important steps to reduce the risks of accidents nationwide.