| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson and MP Joanne Thompson, along with representatives from Memorial University of Newfoundland, announced funding of $295,000 under the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program for the Memorial University Botanical Garden to establish a tree nursery on its expansive botanical garden, which will support tree planting in the region.
| Natural Resources Canada | news releases
Today, while attending the Minerals Resources Review 2024 conference in St. John’s, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced an investment of over $660,000 through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) to support the Labrador West Transmission Study, which will help expand transmission infrastructure to support mining in Labrador West.
| Parks Canada | news releases
Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in the Northwest Territories Arctic.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Minister Petitpas Taylor will visit Honorary Lieutenant General (Retired) Richard Rohmer.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s research and development project will advance more sustainable aerospace technologies
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Government of Canada is making every effort to promote access to telecommunications services that are reliable, innovative, competitive and—most crucially—affordable. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) decision to mandate access to wholesale fibre for high-speed Internet is a milestone in this effort.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will confirm an investment in 5G and advanced network technologies.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
Whereas on February 9, 2023, the Governor in Council issued a direction to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("Commission") in an Order in Council entitled Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on a Renewed Approach to Telecommunications Policy ("Order") with a view to promoting competition, affordability, consumer rights and universal access;
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to follow a guided tour of the Centre Block construction site on Thursday, November 14. Representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada and Parliamentary Partners will provide the tour and answer questions.
