| Employment and Social Development Canada
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As parents across the country prepare to send their kids back to school, the Government of Canada is providing them with much-needed support through the increased Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, along with the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, highlighted that the boosted payments provided to families today in Fredericton. The enhanced UCCB will provide almost $2,000 per year for each child under 6 and $720 per year for each child aged 6 through 17.
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health announced support for the Girls' Health and Wellness project to encourage active and healthy living among girls ages 10 to 18 years.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament for Nunavut, and Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today announced $3.1 million in funding for a new project that will provide Aboriginal Canadians living in the North with essential skills training for good, well-paying jobs.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière - Chutes-Chaudière, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, announced today that $425,000 in funding had been allocated to the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area to improve infrastructure for visitors.
Access to business expertise is more accessible in rural Prince Edward Island, thanks to the PEI Association of Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs). With assistance from the Government of Canada, the organization is now offering the Consultant Advisory Services (CAS) program to support small businesses across the Island.
Residents of Red Lake will benefit from the brownfield redevelopment on Seventh Street thanks to joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Ontario through the Small Communities Fund.
Five Fathom Hole, New Brunswick – Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today an investment to improve safety and working conditions for fishermen at Five Fathom Hole harbour in New Brunswick.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, will make an announcement in support of the Canadian Armed Forces that will create local jobs and growth.
| Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today launched a public consultation to better understand the technical solutions that are currently offered to help Canadians manage unsolicited telecommunications and illegitimate telemarketing calls. The CRTC is also exploring new and innovative solutions that could enhance consumer protections, including those that may reduce illegitimate caller identification (caller ID) spoofing.
