Catherine McKenna

Government of Canada supporting natural infrastructure in Vancouver

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was joined by Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, to announce that under the Natural Infrastructure Fund, the City of Vancouver is invited to apply for up to $20 million in funding.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was joined by Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, to announce that under the Natural Infrastructure Fund, the City of Vancouver is invited to apply for up to $20 million in funding.
  • As highlighted in Budget 2021, theCity of Vancouveris a leader in natural infrastructure solutions, through its innovative and community-drivenRain City Strategy, which uses natural infrastructure, such as absorbent landscaping, tree trenches, and green roofs, to prevent urban flooding and improve water quality.
  • Budget 2021 announced $200 million over 3 years to Infrastructure Canada to establish a Natural Infrastructure Fund supporting natural and hybrid infrastructure projects.
  • Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Infrastructure Canada has approved more than 3,600 projects, representing more than $9.9 billion in federal investments, under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

Statement by Canada's Infrastructure Minister on the Office of the Auditor General's report on Canada's infrastructure plan

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement about the release of the Auditor General's report on the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada's long-term infrastructure plan:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement about the release of the Auditor General's report on the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada's long-term infrastructure plan:
    "First and foremost, I thank the Auditor General for her report.
  • Five years into the Plan, we have already invested $81 billion in over 67,000 projects, 90% of them completed or underway.
  • "The Auditor General's review of the Plan says that we need to do a better job of showing our work, and I agree.
  • We will rely on experts, data and evidence to identify Canada's infrastructure needs and priorities.

Tamara Vrooman appointed as new Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021.
  • "Tamara is an excellent choice for Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • "I'm honoured to be asked by Minister McKenna to serve as Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
  • Ms. Vrooman replaces former CIB Chairperson Michael Sabia, who was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance by the Prime Minister in December 2020.

Government of Canada confirms appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for the Canada Infrastructure Bank

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, confirmed the government's acceptance of the CIB Board of Director's recommendation to appoint Ehren Cory as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, confirmed the government's acceptance of the CIB Board of Director's recommendation to appoint Ehren Cory as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Mr. Cory was selected by the Board of Directors of the Canada Infrastructure Bank following a recruitment process undertaken by the CIB that attracted diverse and highly qualified applicants.
  • "The Canada Infrastructure Bank has an important role to play in Canada's economic recovery and expanding Canada's ambition to build more sustainable infrastructure and clean energy.
  • Through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the federal government has committed $35 billion to support infrastructure projects across the country.

Government of Canada provides communities with tools to make smart infrastructure decisions

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Articles, Construction, Catherine McKenna, Infrastructure Canada, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure, Green infrastructure, Public infrastructure, Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Communities across Canada need the tools and support to make evidence-based infrastructure decisions for healthier, safer and more resilient communities.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Communities across Canada need the tools and support to make evidence-based infrastructure decisions for healthier, safer and more resilient communities.
  • Today,the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, welcomed the release of data on the state of Canada's roads, bridges and tunnels through Statistics Canada's Core Public Infrastructure (CCPI).
  • Canada's Core Public Infrastructure survey is an Infrastructure Canada initiative administered through Statistics Canada.
  • Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.

Open call for applications for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Catherine McKenna, Government of Canada, ONTARIO, Politics of Canada

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, launched an open call to non-governmental not-for-profit organizations who will work directly with municipalities, local governments, Indigenous communities and not-for-profit community partners to identify and fund local projects through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, launched an open call to non-governmental not-for-profit organizations who will work directly with municipalities, local governments, Indigenous communities and not-for-profit community partners to identify and fund local projects through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
  • "We are launching a fair and open process for non-governmental not-for-profit organizations to help bring the Healthy Communities Initiative to life.
  • The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative was first announced on August 13, 2020 by the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
  • Intake for local projects will begin only after the organization(s) is/are selected and their Canada Healthy Communities Initiative funding program is established.

Direct help for bright ideas to make safer, pandemic-resilient communities

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Government of Canada, ONTARIO, Politics of Canada

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a new Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will help local governments and community partners as they adapt to local economic, health and social challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that a new Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will help local governments and community partners as they adapt to local economic, health and social challenges.
  • The goal is to fund projects that quickly help communities, including rural and remote communities, adapt to the new reality of COVID-19.
  • The possibilities are as varied as the spirit, imagination and unique needs of Canada's communities in this extraordinary time.
  • "The demands placed on families and individuals by COVID-19 have exposed a real need for low-cost, locally-driven ideas to help communities adapt and thrive.

Design revealed for Ottawa Public Library - Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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OTTAWA, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - At an event today, Mayor Jim Watson, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and MP for Ottawa Centre, and Councillor Tim Tierney, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - At an event today, Mayor Jim Watson, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and MP for Ottawa Centre, and Councillor Tim Tierney, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.
  • "After completing an extensive public consultation process, we celebrated a major milestone by revealing the architects' stunning design for our new Ottawa Public Library Library and Archives Canada joint facility.
  • In 2017, City Council and the Ottawa Public Library Board approved collaborating with Library and Archives Canada to build the new joint facility.
  • The Council-approved estimated budget envelope for the Ottawa Public Library Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility is $193 million, which includes the municipal, federal and parking components of the project.

Government of Canada supports climate action by Climate Smart

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Climate change policy, Articles, Energy, Climate change, Climate change mitigation, Catherine McKenna, Low-carbon economy, Global warming

A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global average.

Key Points: 
  • A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global average.
  • That's why the Government of Canada is working with businesses, cities and towns, Indigenous communities, universities, schools, and hospitals to cut pollution, protect our health, and make life more affordable.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced support for climate action by Climate Smart.
  • The funding comes from the Government of Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fundan important part of Canada's climate plan.

Government of Canada supports climate action by the Centre de Traitement de la Biomasse de la Montérégie Inc.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Climate change policy, Energy, Articles, Catherine McKenna, Climate change mitigation, Low-carbon economy, Resource economics

A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global average.

Key Points: 
  • A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global average.
  • That's why the Government of Canada is working with businesses, cities and towns, Indigenous communities, universities, schools, and hospitals to cut pollution, protect our health, and make life more affordable.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced support for climate action by the Centre de Traitement de la Biomasse de la Montrgie Inc.
  • The funding comes from the Government of Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fundan important part of Canada's climate plan.