Canada and Quebec Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment January 29, 2025 Ottawa, ON – The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced a major investment in wildfire equipment to enhance the capacity of firefighters and first responders to protect communities from the growing threat of wildfires. The investment of $250 million will be used … Read more
Government of Canada to Announce Support for 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations January 29, 2025 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada announced today that it will provide $100 million in funding over five years to support 2SLGBTQI+ organizations across the country. The funding will be used to support a range of initiatives, including: Providing grants to organizations … Read more
Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Northern Ontario and Across Canada 2025-01-29 16:01 Canada All National News The Government of Canada is investing $3.46 million in 12 projects across Canada to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. This investment will support projects that will help communities prepare … Read more
Backgrounder: 2024–2026 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Funded Applicants in Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba – January 29, 2025 – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to improve their health and well-being through sport and physical activity. The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program … Read more
Investing $1.5 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower Winnipeg communities Posted on January 29, 2025 at 4:11 pm Winnipeg, MB—The Government of Canada is investing $1.5 million in Indigenous sport programs in Winnipeg. This investment will support the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association (WASRA) in delivering sport and recreation programs that empower Indigenous youth … Read more
Statement by Minister Khera on the Lunar New Year [Ottawa, Ontario] – The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement today on the Lunar New Year: “Today, I join Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Canadians across the country in celebrating the Lunar New Year. This important holiday is a time for family, friends, … Read more
Helping more Indigenous talent enter the skilled trades in Edmonton 2025-01-29 16:45 A new program at NorQuest College is helping more Indigenous people enter the skilled trades in Edmonton. The program, called the Indigenous Trades and Technology Centre, provides training and support to Indigenous students in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. … Read more
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 29, 2025 – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make an infrastructure announcement in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Monday, January 30, 2025. The announcement will be made at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts … Read more
Government of Canada Invests in Albertan Innovation and Jobs (OTTAWA, ON) – The Government of Canada is investing in Albertan innovation and jobs through a $15 million investment in the Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Fund (AITFF). The AITFF is a $100 million fund that invests in early-stage technology companies in Alberta. The fund is managed … Read more
Government of Canada Invests in Albertan Innovation and Jobs Edmonton, Alberta – January 29, 2025 – The Government of Canada today announced a significant investment in Albertan innovation and jobs. The investment, totaling $250 million over the next five years, will support the development and commercialization of new technologies, create jobs, and strengthen the province’s … Read more