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Backgrounder – Women’s Capacity Fund 1. What is the Women’s Capacity Fund? The Women’s Capacity Fund is a permanent endowment fund established to provide core funding and support to local, regional, and national organizations that support women’s participation in leadership and economic decision-making. 2. What is the purpose of the Women’s Capacity Fund? The purpose of the … Read more

Canada: Government Strengthens Women’s Sector Capacity to Reduce Barriers for Gender Equality January 15, 2025: The Government of Canada announced significant investments to enhance the capacity of women’s organizations and address systemic barriers for gender equality. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to empower women and girls while promoting inclusive and prosperous … Read more

Canada Continues to Strengthen Border Security and Immigration Integrity Ottawa, Ontario – January 15, 2025 The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety and security of its citizens and to ensuring the integrity of its immigration system. Today, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, announced a series of measures to … Read more

Measures to Strengthen Border Security and Canada’s Immigration System January 15, 2025 The Government of Canada has announced a series of measures to strengthen border security and improve the efficiency of the immigration system. These measures aim to protect the safety and security of Canadians, while also facilitating the entry of legal travelers and immigrants. … Read more

Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Joyceville Institution January 15, 2025 – Kingston, ON – Correctional Service Canada On January 15, 2025, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) announced the seizure of a significant amount of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario. During a routine search of the … Read more

I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to search the Internet. Therefore, I cannot provide you with a detailed article on the news item you mentioned. I recommend checking official news sources or government websites for up-to-date information on this topic. Governments investing in Ontario’s dairy processing sector … Read more

Federal Government Invests in Burlington’s Public Transit with $14 Million Grant Burlington, ON – January 15, 2025: The federal government has announced a significant investment of nearly $14 million towards the City of Burlington’s public transit system through the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF). The funding, which was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure and … Read more

Government of Canada Designates the Dominion Observatory Complex as a National Historic Site Ottawa, Ontario – January 15, 2025 – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, today announced the designation of the Dominion Observatory Complex as a national historic site. The Dominion Observatory Complex is located in Ottawa, Ontario, and … Read more

Government of Canada Designates Nova Scotia’s Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island as Canada’s Newest National Wildlife Areas 2025-01-15 18:30 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada today announced the designation of Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island in Nova Scotia as National Wildlife Areas (NWAs). These three islands are located … Read more

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Crop Research Regina, Saskatchewan, January 15, 2025 – The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced a significant investment in crop research today. This investment will support the development of new crop varieties that are more resistant to pests and diseases and better adapted to changing … Read more