The Capital Regional District (CRD) has directed $473,650 from the federal Gas Tax Fund to projects that will increase safety and improve access for pedestrians and cyclists across the region.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announces that two Victoriaville enterprises-Groupe R.Y. Beaudoin Inc. and G.G. Télécom Inc.-have been granted financial assistance to ensure their growth.
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced the transfer of the Canso Causeway and swing bridge to the Province of Nova Scotia. The transfer includes an investment of up to $9 million for rehabilitation of the infrastructure
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will announce Government of Canada funding for the Festival d'été de Québec, on Thursday
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Harper government is investing more than $32 million in funding to Homeward Trust Edmonton to address homelessness in the Edmonton area, including through Housing First, a proven, evidence-based approach to reduce homelessness. The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Regional Minister for Northern Alberta and Member of Parliament for Edmonton¿Spruce Grove, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) at Homeward Trust Edmonton.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador ¿ On Thursday, July 3, 2014, Senator Elizabeth Marshall, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans will welcome CCGS G. Peddle S.C., to the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet. Members of the Peddle family and the Canadian Coast Guard will join the Senator for the ceremony.