| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
| news releases
Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions – bringing deep knowledge of the land and sea, and a tradition of innovation that strengthens communities across Nunatsiavut. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting that leadership with generational investments in clean, reliable energy that reflect local priorities.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a crucial role in keeping dangerous and illegal goods out of our communities by stopping smuggling efforts at our ports of entry. Today, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Meridian, a targeted 60-day operation that took place in Southern Ontario.
With the longest coastline in the world, and ports of call in the Great Lakes, Saint Lawrence River, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, marine and coastal areas are important to the livelihoods and way of life of Canadians.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
The two bridges supported by this investment were constructed within the existing trail network, and encourage environmentally friendly transportation options. The bridge at George Burke Park is improving north–south pedestrian and cyclist access to Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, while the bridge at Clayte Street connects the River Terrace neighbourhood with nearby schools, making it easier for students to walk and bike to school. Both bridges were built using materials salvaged from a decommissioned vehicular bridge, further reducing the financial and environmental impacts of construction.
Today, Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, highlighted thatin the Atlantic region, over 370,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 200,000 people have already received care from participating providers.