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Rhode Island Set to Welcome 300+ Businesses and 35+ Economic Development Agencies as State Plays Host to 2023 Go Global Awards

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the International Trade Council, is set to welcome hundreds of business and economic development leaders from around the world at next week’s 2023 Go Global Awards .

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  • Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the International Trade Council, is set to welcome hundreds of business and economic development leaders from around the world at next week’s 2023 Go Global Awards .
  • “The purpose of this annual event is to encourage international partnerships that lead to creating jobs and economic opportunities.
  • "The Go Global Awards stand as a catalyst, bringing together government and enterprises with global trade, procurement, and foreign direct investment ambitions.
  • The State of Rhode Island, our gracious host this year, offers an exceptional backdrop for this convergence," noted Ranjani Rangan, Chairperson of the International Trade Council.

Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the public service

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Jimi Onalik, currently Deputy Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Secretary to Cabinet, Government of Nunavut, becomes President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, effective November 20, 2023.

Canada invests in Inuit-led climate adaptation and conservation in Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Inuit communities to protect and restore both natural and cultural heritage while adapting to climate change.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Inuit communities to protect and restore both natural and cultural heritage while adapting to climate change.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that by co-applying Indigenous knowledge with science-based climate information, we can build a better understanding of climate change and biodiversity loss, and guide adaptation and conservation measures accordingly.
  • Canada continues to take action to support Indigenous-led projects that build climate resilience in communities across the North and Arctic.
  • The National Adaptation Strategy lays out an inclusive vision for Canada in a changing climate and how to get there.

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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Government of Canada funds more than 3,000 projects across Canada to empower seniors in their communities

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities, and contribute to their health and well-being.

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  • The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities, and contribute to their health and well-being.
  • Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of over $61 million to fund over 3,000 community-based projects to support seniors across the country.
  • By participating in these projects, seniors across the country can lead fulfilling lives and remain engaged members of our communities."
  • Our Government will continue to be there for seniors, adapt to their evolving needs, and invest in initiatives that empower them."

Government taking action on gun crime in Winnipeg with up to $4.5 million for prevention programs

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • No single program or initiative can tackle the challenge of gun crime on its own.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence – a five-year $356.1 million investment announced in 2018.

Statement - Government of Canada acknowledges feasibility study report on searching the Prairie Green Landfill - Treaty 1 Territory

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Canada will continue to work with Indigenous partners and all levels of government to protect and empower Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

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  • Canada will continue to work with Indigenous partners and all levels of government to protect and empower Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
  • In February 2023, the Government of Canada announced funding to support a study conducted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) to determine if it was feasible to search the Prairie Green Landfill.
  • Today, the AMC released the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report, which concludes that a search of the Prairie Green Landfill is feasible.
  • The report outlines an approach and the considerations of searching for and potentially recovering the remains of the Indigenous women.

Canada's delegation to UNPFII forging a new path forward on Indigenous climate leadership

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Canada recognizes that Indigenous climate leadership must be the cornerstone of our domestic response to climate change, and that more must be done to support Indigenous Peoples who continue to play this role.

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  • Canada recognizes that Indigenous climate leadership must be the cornerstone of our domestic response to climate change, and that more must be done to support Indigenous Peoples who continue to play this role.
  • The Government of Canada has committed to co-developing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, including distinctions-based strategies for self-determined climate action.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Indigenous climate leadership, encouraging increased Indigenous participation in United Nations forums, and supporting Indigenous communities as they work toward their climate goals.
  • These include:
    the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program;
    the Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program;
    the First Nation Adapt Program; and
    the Engaging Indigenous Peoples in Climate Policy Program.

Minister Vandal highlights budget investments to build a green economy and cleaner, more affordable energy in Nunavut

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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To build Canada's clean economy, the budget makes crucial investments to fight climate change and create new opportunities for businesses and workers in Canada.

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  • To build Canada's clean economy, the budget makes crucial investments to fight climate change and create new opportunities for businesses and workers in Canada.
  • This includes measures that will deliver cleaner and more affordable energy, support investment in our communities, and create good-paying jobs for Nunavummiut.
  • Building Canada's clean economy will require significant and sustained private sector investment in clean electricity, critical minerals, and other major projects.
  • Budget 2023 clean electricity measures would be able to support projects across the North to transition away from diesel and meet emissions goals.

Minister Vandal announces clean energy investments in five Nunavut communities

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing.

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  • By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing.
  • Today, in Baker Lake, Nunavut, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced investments in clean energy projects in five communities across Nunavut through the Northern REACHE Program.
  • The Northern REACHE Program supports Indigenous and northern communities in reducing their dependence on diesel fuel for electricity and heating through clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydroelectricity, biomass heating, energy efficiency, and related capacity-building initiatives.
  • "The community of Arctic Bay and its residents care about clean energy, climate change and the environment.