| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The automotive industry is essential to the long-term economic growth of Ontario. The Harper Government understands that in order for Ontario's automotive sector to continue to be a global leader, companies require the right conditions to grow their businesses and create jobs here in Canada.
Tilly O'Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $30 million in several projects across Kouchibouguac National Park.
John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in major improvement projects at eleven small craft harbours in New Brunswick.
Today, Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose announced the Government of Canada's ongoing, permanent funding commitment of $120.5 million per year for seven health programs that help reduce the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre will be expanded, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (ACOA).
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc. and the United Steelworkers, Local 7065, on the renewal of their collective agreement.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Five researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) received a significant long-term investment from the federal government today. The announcement was made by the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology).
Corneliu Chisu, Member of Parliament for Pickering-Scarborough East, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced that Dr. Gary Polonsky has been named as the Independent Advisor on the economic development of the Pickering Lands.
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
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Canadians could soon see new technologies to monitor and manage the transformation of our northern lands and health of our people thanks to a legacy investment by the Government of Canada into a new, world-leading northern research program at the Université Laval. This investment will benefit Northern Canadians while creating high-value jobs and help to protect natural resources in Canada.