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Wunnumin Lake First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wunnumin Lake First Nation.

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  • FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wunnumin Lake First Nation.
  • Wunnumin Lake is the seventh First Nation energized by the provincial power grid through the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system.
  • On October 30, Wunnumin Lake invited Wataynikaneyap Power, Opiikapawiin Services, government, and other stakeholders to celebrate this momentous occasion in the community.
  • The Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, remarks, “Congratulations to Wunnumin Lake First Nation and Wataynikaneyap Power on this historic achievement – bringing reliable, clean and affordable electricity to the community.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Valerie Gideon, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, becomes Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, effective November 25, 2023.
  • Arianne Reza, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective immediately.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, on his retirement from the Public Service.
  • He thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians throughout his career and wished him all the best in the future.

Federal Ministers, The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, The Hon. Patty Hajdu and Other Dignitaries Tour Avalon's Planned Lithium Processing Site in Thunder Bay, ON

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and FedNor and other officials for a private tour of the Company's planned lithium processing site in Thunder Bay, ON.

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  • Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and FedNor and other officials for a private tour of the Company's planned lithium processing site in Thunder Bay, ON.
  • The delegation toured Avalon's 383-acre industrial property on Strathcona Avenue that features major transportation infrastructure including, road, rail and deep-water port access.
  • A proportionate level of financing is now required to develop a secure, fully on-shored supply of lithium raw material to manufacturers.
  • The Avalon processing facility in Thunder Bay will operate as a regional hub, helping generate associated investment flow across Ontario.

Canada invests in Thunder Bay projects to clean up and protect the Great Lakes

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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THUNDER BAY, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Great Lakes are essential to the health and well-being of millions of Canadians, natural ecosystems, and the economy.

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  • THUNDER BAY, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Great Lakes are essential to the health and well-being of millions of Canadians, natural ecosystems, and the economy.
  • $108,500 for Lakehead University to implement the Thunder Bay Area of Concern Wildlife Habitat Strategy and facilitate community engagement.
  • These local projects will help to advance Canada's commitments under the Canada–United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the Canada–Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health.
  • "Canada is making transformative investments to clean up the Great Lakes, targeting key areas of concern like Thunder Bay.

Wawakapewin First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wawakapewin First Nation.

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  • FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wawakapewin First Nation.
  • “Congratulations to Wawakapewin First Nation for their connection to the grid,” remarks Margaret Kenequanash, CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power.
  • Wawakapewin is the fifth First Nation energized by the provincial power grid through the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system.
  • Our team looks forward to additional Wataynikaneyap Power Project communities receiving reliable power in the coming months.”
    On September 29, Wawakapewin invited Wataynikaneyap Power, Opiikapawiin Services, government, and other stakeholders to celebrate this momentous occasion in Thunder Bay.

North Caribou Lake First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power and North Caribou Lake First Nation are pleased to celebrate the connection of the northern Ontario community to the provincial power grid.

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  • FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power and North Caribou Lake First Nation are pleased to celebrate the connection of the northern Ontario community to the provincial power grid.
  • Connected on October 5, 2022, North Caribou Lake was the second First Nation energized by the provincial power grid through the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system.
  • “North Caribou Lake First Nation has been in discussions since the mid-1990s to bring reliable energy to the community.
  • The Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, who was in attendance, remarks, “Congratulations to Wataynikaneyap Power and North Caribou Lake First Nation on this extraordinary achievement in bringing reliable, clean and affordable electricity to the community.

Bearskin Lake First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Bearskin Lake First Nation.

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  • FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Ontario, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Bearskin Lake First Nation.
  • Five more First Nations are planned to be energized in 2023, with the remaining seven to be connected in 2024.1
    “We are here to celebrate the energization of Bearskin Lake First Nation,” remarks Margaret Kenequanash, CEO of Wataynikaneyap Power.
  • Today’s announcement will ensure Bearskin Lake First Nation can transition away from diesel power and access clean, reliable electricity.
  • The Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, remarks, “I congratulate Wataynikaneyap Power on this incredible achievement in bringing clean, reliable and affordable electricity to Bearskin Lake First Nation.

Minister Ng wraps up Canada's first Economic Development Week

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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This week, ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, were out across the country to mark Canada's first Economic Development Week.

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  • This week, ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, were out across the country to mark Canada's first Economic Development Week.
  • Minister Ng was in Vancouver to mark the start of this celebratory week and announce $5 million in federal funding for the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • "During Economic Development Week, we celebrated businesses that are leading us on a path to success.
  • – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
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Canada and Finland sign new youth mobility agreement

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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The Government of Canada also seeks to provide international youth with meaningful work and life experiences in Canada.

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  • The Government of Canada also seeks to provide international youth with meaningful work and life experiences in Canada.
  • The signing of this youth mobility agreement means that it will be easier for Canadian youth to travel and work in Finland.
  • The Canada-Finland Youth Mobility Agreement will give youth of every background all across Canada an opportunity to learn from one another, strengthening ties between our two countries.
  • With this latest agreement with Finland, Canada now has youth mobility agreements with 36 countries and territories.

Minister Hajdu and MP Jowhari highlight green and clean energy tax incentives from Budget 2023 with Richmond Hill businesses

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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RICHMOND HILL, ON, April 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and MP for Thunder Bay—Superior North, alongside Majid Jowhari, MP for Richmond Hill, visited Edgecom Energy and Circuit Energy in Richmond Hill to highlight Budget 2023 investments and measures to help protect our environment and grow our economy.

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  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, April 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and MP for Thunder Bay—Superior North, alongside Majid Jowhari, MP for Richmond Hill, visited Edgecom Energy and Circuit Energy in Richmond Hill to highlight Budget 2023 investments and measures to help protect our environment and grow our economy.
  • Budget 2023 makes transformative investments to build Canada's clean economy, fight climate change and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers.
  • This includes significant measures that will deliver cleaner and more affordable energy, support investment in our communities, and create good-paying jobs.
  • The expansion of eligibility for the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit - Budget 2023 proposes to expand eligibility for the refundable Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit to include eligible geothermal energy systems, further supporting the growth of Canada's burgeoning clean technology sector.