| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
A number of rural communities in PEI are upgrading key infrastructure resources, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced today by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA).
| Service Canada | news releases
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta–Richmond East was joined today by Scott Hamilton, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Delta North, Greg Moore, Chair of Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor of the City of Port Coquitlam, and Chief Bryce Williams of Tsawwassen First Nation, to announce federal and provincial funding of up to $3.7 million each for a significant upgrade to a regional watermain in order to service Tsawwassen First Nation within Metro Vancouver. The federal and provincial representatives also joined with Lois E. Jackson, Mayor of the Corporation of Delta to announce funding for improvements to the 12th Avenue storm water management facility in Delta.
| Service Canada | news releases
Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, and Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for British Columbia today announced a highway corridor upgrade on Highway 97.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Plaque to be installed at site of former residence of prominent Father of Confederation
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | news releases
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced improvements to the Build in Canada Innovation Program. The Department consulted with industry and has made changes that will make it easier for innovative Canadian companies to apply for and participate in the program.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, on behalf of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Peter MacKay, announced funding of $130,000 over two years for the Victoria Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Centre to support the opening of a new child advocacy centre that will serve Victoria and southern Vancouver Island.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Transport Canada's ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program's new test results on advanced aerodynamic devices for long-haul heavy-duty trucks will help reduce drag, fuel costs, pollution and save the Canadian trucking industry money.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Spruce Grove, announced support of $500,000 for upgrades to the Stony Plain Rotary Park under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
| Department of Justice Canada | news releases
Today, Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay, announced funding of $50,874 to Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare for a study to assess the need for a child and youth advocacy centre (CYAC) in Windsor and the greater Essex County.
| Service Canada | news releases
Residents of Central Okanagan will benefit from improved drinking water infrastructure thanks to joint funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Small Communities Fund.
