SUDBURY — On behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce funding for climate change adaptation in northern Ontario. A media availability will follow.
Consultations to begin on potential for transfer of Pickering Lands from Transport Canada to Parks Canada boosting conservation efforts, alongside a brand-new park visitor centre.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that the Pickering Lands will not be used for a future airport site. The Government of Canada intends to transfer the high conservation value lands to Parks Canada.
The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will introduce the members of the inaugural Women Veterans Council.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about supporting innovative technologies for EV batteries in Canada. Minister Champagne will be joined by the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about clean innovative technologies for the mining sector in Canada.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will highlight Canada’s efforts to address climate adaptation and wildfire management during his participation at the Ouranos Symposium.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| news releases
Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada’s economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and demographic challenges as the majority of Canadians and newcomers settle in Canada’s urban centres. In particular, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was successful in connecting businesses and employers in remote communities with the skilled newcomers they need to thrive.