| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 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, today announced $35,559 over three years in funding for two new environmental projects in Cayuga, Ontario.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $1.2 million for three projects under the Government of Canada's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now done online. To help Canadians communities, businesses and families have better access to these and many other online opportunities, Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel) with a total of $7.42 million to connect nearly 2,700 homes in northern Saskatchewan to faster Internet services.
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced support to build a more robust and inclusive skilled trades workforce by helping employers recruit Aboriginal apprentices in key industries, including trucking, mining and rail.
Memorial University, through the Internationalization Office and the School of Graduate Studies, will participate in four strategic international student recruitment missions, thanks in part to an investment from the Government of Canada. Federal funding of close to $75,000 was announced today by the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), to support Memorial's strategy to broadly enhance international recruitment and partnerships, and support economic development in the province.
OSHAWA, ONTARIO – The Honorable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament for Oshawa, today announced $2.4 million in funding which will provide important upgrades and repairs to the Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Armoury in Oshawa and support local jobs and growth in the Oshawa area.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
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The Honourable Tony Clement, MP for Parry–Sound Muskoka and President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today a tourism investment to support the 100th Anniversary of Lock 45 on the Trent Severn Waterway.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta – Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced a $990,000 investment to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to establish a Heavy Duty Equipment Operator program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Harper Government is helping equip young Canadians in Atlantic Canada with the information, skills and work experience they need to get jobs. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Central Nova,, and Scott Armstrong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (ACOA).
As part of the government's continuing support of our men and women in uniform, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced that Transport Canada is participating in the Canada Company Military Employment Transition (MET) Program
