| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Improvements to the Huron Country Playhouse will enhance its facilities after an investment of more than $880,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, announced the appointment of Coleen Volk as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), as well as the appointment of Don Iveson as Chair of the Board of Directors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, represented Canada this week at the 17th session of the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York. The overall theme for this year’s conference was “Rethinking disability inclusion in the current international juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future.”
| Public Health Agency of Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Canada, announced the final winner of phase 2 of the Challenge. HealthTech Connex Inc. will receive $1 million to support its novel
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | news releases
B.C. farmers are accessing new technology through federal and provincial government funding to grow their businesses and increase production to help strengthen food security in the province.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. Minister Blair and his counterparts reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and received a battlefield update from Ukraine’s Defence Minister and general staff.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The five organizations are receiving a total of nearly $1,750,000 in financial assistance from CED.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | news releases
The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of close to $1.4 million in financial assistance over three years to GÎMXPORT, a regional export promotion organization (ORPEX) whose mission is to mentor Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine businesses so they perform better in developing their markets in Quebec, Canada and internationally.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Harbour infrastructure and innovation play a vital role for fish harvesters, giving them access to safe, modern facilities and supporting them in the development and acquisition of high-performance tools. This in turn supports the economic health of coastal communities, and contributes to a more prosperous blue economy.
