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Government of Canada invests in 7,700 world-class researchers and projects across the country

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.

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  • It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.
  • The funding is distributed across the country through:
    The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program – awarding $191 million to 230 new and renewed chairholders at 50 institutions.
  • "Congratulations to top-tier researchers who will get a boost through this vital funding to take their projects to the next level.
  • CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions attract and retain researchers and provides support for the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Government of Canada signs agreements with Yukon delivering nearly $86 million to improve health care

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Yukon, announced three agreements to invest a total amount of nearly $86 million to improve health care access and services in the Yukon.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Yukon, announced three agreements to invest a total amount of nearly $86 million to improve health care access and services in the Yukon.
  • Establish a new walk-in primary care clinic in Whitehorse to provide accessible and essential non-urgent health care services.
  • The THIF supports the territories, which face higher costs compared to the provinces in delivering health care, by providing funding for crucial health care system improvements , innovative health care projects and ensuring stable funding for necessary costs, including medical travel.
  • They will expand primary care, enhance long-term care, home care, and community care, address the substance use health emergency, support health system transformation, and tackle health workforce shortages.

Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Canadian Grain Commission

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Lonny McKague as Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Lonny McKague as Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).
  • The CGC regulates grain handling in Canada and establishes and maintains science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain.
  • "The Canadian Grain Commission plays a vitally important role in Canadian agriculture and Lonny McKague's experience, expertise, and tireless advocacy for Canadian producers are incredibly valuable assets.
  • -          The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    The Canadian Grain Commission works to:
    In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees.

Canada and Ontario commit to significant collaboration on shared nature conservation goals

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.

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  • The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.
  • "Ontario has been a champion for preserving nature by forging strong partnerships with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Ontario Land Trust Alliance.
  • – The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
    "The Ontario Land Trust Alliance is thrilled by today's announcement.
  • "We commend the Governments of Canada and Ontario for their leadership and collaboration with partners to conserve more priority areas, faster.

Helping New Brunswickers reduce energy costs, cut pollution

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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FREDERICTON, NB, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's approach to carbon pollution pricing includes helping people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses and cutting energy costs.

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  • FREDERICTON, NB, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada's approach to carbon pollution pricing includes helping people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses and cutting energy costs.
  • These upgrades will allow homeowners to better manage their energy use and cut the costs of their monthly energy bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping create a cleaner, safer environment.
  • With the Future Electricity Fund, Canada can build a strong, sustainable energy system that benefits the environment, the economy, and families.
  • "The Future Electricity Fund demonstrates how pollution pricing in Canada works to fight climate change and reduce energy costs while building a more sustainable, resilient economy.

Government of Canada Announces Next Steps on Methane Centre of Excellence and Associated Call for Proposals

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Projects funded by this call for proposals, and other work associated with the Centre of Excellence, are crucial given that methane emissions — particularly methane leaks, also known as fugitive methane emissions — have been consistently under-reported for decades, both in Canada and globally.

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  • Projects funded by this call for proposals, and other work associated with the Centre of Excellence, are crucial given that methane emissions — particularly methane leaks, also known as fugitive methane emissions — have been consistently under-reported for decades, both in Canada and globally.
  • Canadians are global leaders in the technologies, regulations and science associated with methane emissions due to Canada's early leadership providing methane management solutions.
  • The Centre of Excellence will help ensure Canada achieves its methane emissions reduction commitments and the economic, health and climate benefits that their achievement will bring."
  • Canada joined by international partners in regulating and controlling methane emissions including the U.S., EU, China, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Empowering Women in the Trades: First Participants of Millwright Regional Council - Canada and Build a Dream Joint Initiative Graduate on International Women’s Day 2024

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
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COURTICE, Ontario, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This International Women’s Day 2024, the Millwright Regional Council - Canada and national non-profit, Build a Dream, celebrate the first graduating cohort of their groundbreaking joint initiative, the Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Women.

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  • COURTICE, Ontario, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This International Women’s Day 2024, the Millwright Regional Council - Canada and national non-profit, Build a Dream, celebrate the first graduating cohort of their groundbreaking joint initiative, the Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Women.
  • This initiative aimed to break down barriers and provide essential skills training and comprehensive support, empowering women to thrive in traditionally male-dominated industries.
  • The commitment of the Millwright Regional Council - Canada and Build a Dream to nationwide expansion reflects their dedication to creating a more equitable and inclusive future for all aspiring professional millwrights.
  • “We are immensely proud to stand alongside the Millwright Regional Council - Canada in celebrating the culmination of the Introduction to Millwrighting Program for Women,” said Nour Hachem-Fawaz, President and Founder of Build a Dream.

St Kitts and Nevis Paves the Way for its Global Citizens to “Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate” at the Investment Gateway Summit

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with his Government, extends a personal invitation to citizens and investors to attend the exclusive inaugural Investment Gateway Summit from 11 to 15 May 2024.

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  • The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with his Government, extends a personal invitation to citizens and investors to attend the exclusive inaugural Investment Gateway Summit from 11 to 15 May 2024.
  • During the five-day Summit, economic citizens can engage and interact with national leaders and global experts.
  • Economic Citizens will have the opportunity to experience firsthand what initiatives St Kitts and Nevis are engaging in and the progress of each development.
  • Learn about St Kitts and Nevis’ economic outlook for 2024 and beyond in addition to understanding how economic diversification can inspire change.

Advancing Canadian ingredients with new fava bean research

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Winnipeg, MB, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new co-investment into advancing the Canadian fava bean ecosystem.

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  • Winnipeg, MB, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new co-investment into advancing the Canadian fava bean ecosystem.
  • Building on the success of past projects, partners Prairie Fava, DL Seeds and Three Farmers are coming together to test the functionality of new fava bean varieties for use in consumer-facing products, particularly snack foods.
  • They’ll then supply Three Farmers with fava ingredients for further functionality testing in Three Farmers’ line of snack foods.
  • “Prairie Fava welcomes the opportunity to work with DL Seeds to expand development of high-quality fava varieties for our grower community.

DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE CANADIAN INGREDIENTS FOR NEW SNACK AND FOOD OPTIONS

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Regina, Sask., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into the creation of new ingredient and food options for consumers.

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  • Regina, Sask., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into the creation of new ingredient and food options for consumers.
  • “The global food market is in need of sustainable and nutritious ingredients, and Canada is helping meet that demand,” said the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • These minimally processed ingredients will be used to reformulate and develop new consumer-ready food products that are nutritious and made from clean-label and sustainably sourced oat and pulse ingredients.
  • Since 2018, Protein Industries Canada and industry have invested nearly half a billion dollars into innovation related to plant-based food, feed and ingredients.