Local government in Canada

SALUS Safety Receives Over $2.6 Million from Government of Canada to Advance Construction Site Safety Through Innovative Software

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Construction, Local government in Canada, Safety management system, Safety, Organization, Emergency, Workforce, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Government, Marketing, Semisulcospira pacificans, Documentation, Growth

SALUS is transforming safety management in the construction industry by addressing the inefficiencies and risks associated with manual safety processes.

Key Points: 
  • SALUS is transforming safety management in the construction industry by addressing the inefficiencies and risks associated with manual safety processes.
  • This funding will allow SALUS to expand its software capabilities, bolster its workforce, expand to new markets, elevate customer support, and amplify marketing initiatives.
  • “We extend our appreciation and gratitude to the Honourable Minister Sajjan, PacifiCan, and the Government of Canada for recognizing the importance of revolutionizing construction safety through our platform,” said Gabe Guetta, CEO of SALUS.
  • For more information regarding SALUS and its groundbreaking safety management software, please visit www.salussafety.io

Fortune Minerals Announces Government Funding to Advance the NICO Critical Minerals Asset in Canada

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Alberta Innovates, Local government in Canada, Gold, Copper, NICO, Research, Rio Tinto, Chartered Professional Accountant, Development, TSX, News, Government, Oil, Debt

Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that it has secured government funding of up to $887,170 to support metallurgical test work for its 100% owned vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project in Canada (“NICO Project”).

Key Points: 
  • Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that it has secured government funding of up to $887,170 to support metallurgical test work for its 100% owned vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project in Canada (“NICO Project”).
  • The NICO Project is an advanced development stage Critical Minerals asset comprised of a planned open pit and underground mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories and related hydrometallurgical refinery in Alberta (the “Alberta Refinery”).
  • The proposed Alberta Refinery would process concentrates from a future mine at the NICO Project and other sources to produce cobalt sulphate, gold doré, bismuth ingots and copper.
  • The Government of Canada has agreed to provide funding contributions of up to $714,500 against the costs of Fortune’s planned cobalt sulphate process pilot and other metallurgical test work through the Federal government’s Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program.

Government of Canada issues call for proposals to support safer roads and highways

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Transfer, Road traffic safety, Local government in Canada, Safety, Advanced driver-assistance system, Private sector, Build automation, Transport Canada, Aggressive driving, Fatality, Alberta provincial budget, 2019, Connected, Government, Education, Habit, Mobile phone

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Keeping Canadians safe on the road is a top priority for the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Keeping Canadians safe on the road is a top priority for the Government of Canada.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced a new call for proposals under this Program.
  • The call is open to private sector enterprises, academia, safety organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other orders of government in Canada.
  • Proposals supporting safety initiatives for vulnerable road users, commercial motor vehicles, road safety enforcement, and emerging technologies will also be accepted for consideration.

Federal Government and FCM Invest Over $1.2 Million to Support Home-Energy Upgrade Programs in Communities Across Ontario

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023
CEF, Local government in Canada, Climate change, City, Municipality, Town, Natural Resources, Government, Federation, FCM, GMF, PACE, Partnership, Workload, GHG, LIC, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Renewable energy

These grants will support communities across Ontario in developing home-energy upgrade financing programs that will help households save money while improving comfort and lowering their emissions.

Key Points: 
  • These grants will support communities across Ontario in developing home-energy upgrade financing programs that will help households save money while improving comfort and lowering their emissions.
  • "Empowering Canadian communities to embrace energy efficiency, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities invest over $1.24 million in the Green Municipal Fund's Community Efficiency Financing initiative.
  • "Home energy-efficiency programs can both help homeowners cut down their greenhouse gas emissions and save money on their energy bills.
  • This is why the collaboration between FCM and the Government of Canada to invest in initiatives such as home energy upgrades in Thunder Bay, Peterborough, Windsor, Aurora, Sault Ste.

Strategic Resources Congratulates Port Saguenay for Receiving C$111 million of Federal and Provincial Funding for the New Conveyor System

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Ministry, Iron, Mayor, Local government in Canada, IP, Economic development, Local government, Parliament, Federation, Federal, Water, Electricity, Rail transport by country, Innovation, BlackRock, Transport, Government, Thought, Saguenay, Port, Economy, Metropolis, Tourism

The Governments of Canada and Quebec have demonstrated forward thinking by enhancing the capability of Port Saguenay with their commitments to funding the important new multi-user conveyor system.

Key Points: 
  • The Governments of Canada and Quebec have demonstrated forward thinking by enhancing the capability of Port Saguenay with their commitments to funding the important new multi-user conveyor system.
  • The conveyor system will allow material to be transported from the wharf to Strategic's planned operations at the Port of Saguenay industrial park, where it has a long-term lease agreement.
  • Sean Cleary, CEO of Strategic Resources commented: "This is a very positive announcement for both Port Saguenay and Strategic Resources.
  • The Federal Government of Canada is granting the Saguenay Port Authority a contribution of $55.2 million.

Minister of Transport and Quebec Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announce a joint investment in Outaouais roads

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023
National Assembly, Local government in Canada, Capital city, National Capital Region (Canada), Guy Lafleur, Safety, City, Capital region, National Capital Commission, Federation, Investment, Grives, Economic development, Government, Communication, Agreement, Partnership, Housing, Rail transport by country, Quality of life, Transport, News, Travel, Civil engineering, Road, Gatineau, Culture, QC, Chapleau, Outaouais

As stipulated in the Outaouais Road Agreement, the costs will be shared equally between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • As stipulated in the Outaouais Road Agreement, the costs will be shared equally between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec.
  • "Today's announcement is part of a long-standing partnership between the federal government, Quebec, Gatineau and the Outaouais.
  • Our investments will help improve Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard, making it easier for people to get around."
  • It is a priority for our government to support transport projects that promote economic development and greater mobility, particularly in the regions."

Canada introduces framework to cap greenhouse gas pollution from oil and gas sector

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Carbon, Indigenous peoples, Local government in Canada, Wildfire, Climate change, Flood, Guilbeault, Natural Resources, COP28, The Honourable, Climate, Conference of the Parties, Greenhouse, Heat, Government, Global warming potential, Progress Report, Nitrous oxide, Party, Methane, Conference, Atmosphere, Water, David Gal, ERP, Nature, Environment, Renewable energy, Framework

Every sector of the economy has a part to play in cutting pollution, particularly the oil and gas sector—one of a few where greenhouse gas pollution levels continue to increase.

Key Points: 
  • Every sector of the economy has a part to play in cutting pollution, particularly the oil and gas sector—one of a few where greenhouse gas pollution levels continue to increase.
  • The proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap was developed following extensive engagement with industry, Indigenous groups, provinces and territories, and stakeholders.
  • The greenhouse gas pollution cap has been designed to ensure greenhouse gas emissions from the sector decline, while providing compliance flexibilities to respond to global demand for oil and gas.
  • The greenhouse gas pollution cap would regulate upstream oil and gas facilities, including offshore facilities, and would also apply to liquefied natural gas facilities.

Government of Canada Invests in Updating the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussions resources

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Neck, Local government in Canada, Safety, Sports medicine, Conditional sentence, Recreation, Public Health Agency, Head, Love, Risk, Guideline, Government, Concussion, Patient, National Lottery Community Fund, Parachute, Brain, Athlete, Parent, Sport, Face, Health

To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.

Key Points: 
  • To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.
  • This funding supports updates to the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussion resources.
  • These updates will consider new recommendations for concussion in sport recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • The revised Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and the resources to be developed by Parachute will be useful for all athletes, coaches, parents and sport organizations."

Canada-wide early learning and child care system creating 82,000 new child care spaces and making life more affordable for families

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Community, Local government in Canada, Federation, Investment, Learning, Government, Fruit, Social change, Small business, Child, Mother, Child care, Family, Parent, Toy, Nursing, Health care

"The roll-out of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system continues to be a success, from helping families save on child care expenses to making quality education available to all children.

Key Points: 
  • "The roll-out of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system continues to be a success, from helping families save on child care expenses to making quality education available to all children.
  • Combined with other investments, including investments in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.
  • As part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, the Government of Canada is supporting the creation of 250,000 new child care spaces across the country by March 2026 to give families affordable child care options, no matter where they live.
  • For every dollar invested in early learning and child care, the Canadian economy makes a return of $1.50 to $2.80.

Announcement: Ecosystem Fund Launch - A new chapter for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023
Small and medium-sized enterprises, Internal, Local government in Canada, Organization, Entrepreneurship, Economic development, Chamber of commerce, Commerce, Ecosystem, SME, Organic, Humble High School, Small business, Growth, Innovation, News, Overalls, Government, Management, Renewable energy, Forestry, Science

Breaking down barriers to empower 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs: the Ecosystem Fund for Canada's first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is now open to applications from non-profit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Breaking down barriers to empower 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs: the Ecosystem Fund for Canada's first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is now open to applications from non-profit organizations.
  • The Ecosystem Fund, part of the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program, is now open to applications from non-profit organizations and registered charities across the country.
  • "We look forward to working with other non-profits and partner organizations across the country through this Ecosystem Fund."
  • The Ecosystem Fund, within the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program, empowers non-profit organizations to lead the charge toward a more diverse future.