The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $9 million through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to seven organizations to advance projects that will support healthy living for Canadians, specifically those who are experiencing health inequalities. Organizations include 8 80 Cities, Green Communities Canada, National Capital Region Equitable Recreation Network, Outdoor Play Canada, Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation, Sustainable Calgary Society and Unity Health Toronto.
Oceans are vital to the livelihoods of communities across Canada. They have the potential to be part of climate solutions, create more opportunities for coastal and inland communities, and contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous blue economy.
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Younger Canadians are facing unique challenges right now, grappling with the effects of war and conflict, climate change, and a rising cost of living. Their mental health needs are complex, and our response needs to mirror that reality. We have an opportunity to listen to our youth and work with them to create better mental health resources and wellness supports right in their communities.
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Today, the Honourable Francois-Phillipe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is pleased to announce that Canada is now a member of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). This membership is the culmination of more than 20 years of Canadian leadership and international collaboration in the Square Kilometre Array project.
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Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.5 million for Fierté Canada Pride to administer funding to support security needs for Pride festivals this season.
Southern Resident killer whales are icons of Canada’s Pacific coast, and culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia. For the sixth consecutive year, the Government of Canada is implementing measures to protect these whales and restore their population.
