| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $860,740 for eight projects under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $22.7 million over five years on a cash basis to improve the safety of marine transportation in the Arctic. Marine transportation is essential to the North and these investments will ensure that communities continue to receive goods safely while protecting the economy.
Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Yukon Minister of Health and Social Services Mike Nixon, announced an investment to strengthen training and support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Yukon. This investment will increase community awareness, focus on prevention and fund training for front-line staff.
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded important discussions in Québec City of the Small Group Political Directors meeting of the Global Coalition against the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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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 the proposed Brucejack Gold Mine Project, located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart, British Columbia, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Announced today by the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development , the Government of Canada will provide almost $10 million over three years to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) as part of its goal to help Canadians with disabilities gain the skills and experience they need to find jobs.
VICTORIA, British Columbia – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip, 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 nine small craft harbours in British Columbia. This funding will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for fishermen and harbour users across the province.
COMOX, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State (Chief Government Whip) and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced a significant investment of close to $30 million for 19 Wing Comox. In total, eight projects at 19 Wing Comox will be completed over the next two years.
QUÉBEC. Quebec – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced today that the Government of Canada and the City of Percé have reached an agreement in principle to rebuild the Percé wharf as part of a process to divest the wharf to the city.