| 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 have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Battlefords–Lloydminster, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide $4.63 million to YourLink to connect over 40,000 homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet. This investment will benefit over 100 communities in the southern half of Saskatchewan.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health with Victor Montagliani, President, Canada Soccer, Dr. Jiri Dvorak, Chief Medical Officer, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and Richard Way, CEO, Canadian Sport for Life today announced a total investment of $2 million aimed at reducing injuries in Canadian youth soccer players.
The lockdown put in place at the maximum security unit at Stony Mountain Institution on July 20, 2015 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The maximum security unit has resumed its normal operations.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Government of Canada, Wuikinuxv Nation and the Government of B.C. have reached a major milestone in the B.C. treaty process with the signing of an Agreement-Principle.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced an investment of over $2,084,000 for two projects to support the advanced manufacturing and aerospace sectors in Victoria.
Members from Joint Task Force (North) and 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group conclude their participation in Operation NUNAKPUT 2015 (Op NK 15) today after 17 days of maritime patrols along the Mackenzie River from Hay River to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the project launch of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in Western Canada.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Today Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced a commitment of $22 million, through Growing Forward 2, for the construction of a new 150,000 square foot multipurpose facility at Evraz Place called the International Trade Centre.
