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Today, Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced a series of workshops to benefit Saskatchewan businesses by encouraging innovation. The Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) will coordinate delivery of the workshops.
CALGARY – Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, yesterday announced a $1 million investment to improve Calgary's Military Museums.
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Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $1.1 million for six projects under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
As part of the $5.8 billion in infrastructure spending announced by Prime Minister Harper, $102 million new funding will go to VIA Rail for several projects to improve the safety and efficiency of the Ottawa-Montreal corridor.The investment will be made over two fiscal years (2015-16 and 2016-17)
The Government of Canada is proud to announce that the first installment of the annual allocation of the federal Gas Tax Fund has been made available to Yukon communities. The annual $2-billion federal Gas Tax Fund allocation will provide over $56.2 million in 2015-2016 to help Yukon communities build and rehabilitate their infrastructure.
The Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC) is Canada's leading materials research centre, home to a world-class team of scientists and engineers with broad expertise in materials chemistry, formulation design, prototyping, testing, and chemical process engineering.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of its second quarter highlights (April - June) from its various operations in Winnipeg, including airport, commercial and inland operations. This sampling underscores the CBSA's commitment to keeping communities safe and ensuring our laws are respected.
Today, Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, on behalf of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay, announced funding of $160,000 over two years to the Koala Place CYAC Advancement Project.
Canadian manufacturers will benefit from a new centre to be built in Mississauga that will help businesses to develop smart materials for the medical, automotive, aerospace and defence industries around the world. The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology) announced today that the National Research Council of Canada will invest $25 million to build the new Advanced Materials Manufacturing Centre in Mississauga and will collaborate with Xerox to bring these advanced materials to market. The manufacturing sector is a key driver of Canada's economic prosperity, employing approximately 1.7 million Canadians.
