Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, today announced Government of Canada funding to the Joint Veterans Association Parade Committee of Winnipeg for its Remembrance Day service. MP Bateman made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.
Members of the media are invited to attend a significant announcement with the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Furey, Minister of Municipal Affairs and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced Government of Canada funding for two projects to pay tribute to Canada's brave men and women who have served in uniform. Minister Moore made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure event with Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London-West, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Her Worship Joni Baechler, Mayor of London.
The Hockey Hall of Fame in partnership with Library and Archives Canada is thrilled to announce the opening of an exhibition on hockey and the First World War to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the start of the war.
In 2013, the Government of Canada allocated $60 million over five years through the Economic Action Plan, with an additional $40 million in 2014, to help outstanding incubators and accelerators expand their services to small- and medium- sized businesses.
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) (Agriculture), on behalf of the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced the Government of Canada's investment in the Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM), which will help Canada's innovative businesses to grow, prosper and create jobs.
Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit, today announced Government of Canada support for the restoration of the Stewiacke Monument, which honours the sacrifices and service of Canadian Veterans. MP Armstrong made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.
The Government of Canada is providing $21,518 in funding to the Selkirk Friendship Centre so it can continue to offer Cree, Ojibway and Michif language lessons to community members. This funding is provided through Canadian Heritage's Aboriginal Languages Initiative.
World Science Day for Peace and Development is about understanding how science and innovation affect our daily lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the context of sustainable development. Science is key to improving our understanding of the world and making our societies more sustainable.