Indigenous self-government in Canada

Government of Canada makes the largest single investment in history of Trans Canada Trail

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The Government of Canada is proud to be among the many contributors to Trans Canada Trail.

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  • The Government of Canada is proud to be among the many contributors to Trans Canada Trail.
  • Since 1992, the Government of Canada has contributed over $90 million to Trans Canada Trail, including an investment of $30 million over four years through Budget 2017.
  • Trans Canada Trail is a registered charity and stewards this national trail in collaboration with local Trail partners.
  • With funding from the Government of Canada through Parks Canada, and investments from all levels of government and generous donors, Trans Canada Trail is the largest investor in trail infrastructure projects in Canada, supporting improvements, growth and enhancements for generations to come.

Minister Fraser welcomes latest charter flight of Afghan refugees from Pakistan

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Today in Halifax, the Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, welcomed 311 Afghan nationals who arrived on a charter flight from Pakistan.

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  • Today in Halifax, the Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, welcomed 311 Afghan nationals who arrived on a charter flight from Pakistan.
  • This flight includes government-assisted refugees, privately sponsored refugees, and extended family members of Afghans who worked for or assisted the Government of Canada.
  • "This morning I had the privilege of personally welcoming this latest charter flight of Afghan refugees to Canada.
  • Today's flight is the 16th charter flight of Afghan refugees to arrive in Canada from Pakistan since January 2022.

Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence in the Greater Toronto Area

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.
  • These projects will support the mental and physical well-being of persons experiencing, or who may be at risk of experiencing, family and gender-based violence.
  • The Hubs will provide safe, supportive, healing, and resilience-promoting spaces and communities to those who are experiencing, or are at high risk of experiencing, family violence.
  • The federal government will continue working to prevent family and gender-based violence, support survivors, and break the cycle of violence in families and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council affirm commitment to public safety

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Monday, October 17, 2022

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.

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  • PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Christine Tell, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), todayannouncedthe creation ofthis new collaborative working relationship.
  • This partnership willcreatean implementation plan that will improve public safety and policing in its 12 member First Nations and 28 communities.
  • MinistersMendicino andTell and Grand Chief Hardlotte signed a Letter of Intent between the three parties,officially establishing the PAGC Public Safety Implementation Team.This team will advance work on Indigenous-led public safety initiatives, tailored to the needs of each community.

Governments of Canada and Ontario provide more than $8 million to Collège Boréal

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Thanks to this funding, Collge Boral will start work to develop new bachelor's degrees that will address specific training and labour needs in Northern Ontario.

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  • Thanks to this funding, Collge Boral will start work to develop new bachelor's degrees that will address specific training and labour needs in Northern Ontario.
  • The Government of Canada will provide $5.1million over threeyears to improve programs at Collge Boral, and the Government of Ontario will provide just over $2.9million over threeyears.
  • "Today's $8-million investment in Sudbury, and Collge Boral specifically, demonstrates the confidence our governments of Canada and Ontario have in our Franco-Ontarian future and Franco-Ontarian youth.
  • In June2008, Collge Boral became the first post-secondary institution in Ontario to receive designation under the French Language Services Act.

Launching consultations to modernize Canada's New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

That is why it is taking the necessary steps to modernize the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) to make sure new living organisms created through, or used in, biotechnology are properly assessed before they can be introduced into the Canadian marketplace.

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  • That is why it is taking the necessary steps to modernize the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) to make sure new living organisms created through, or used in, biotechnology are properly assessed before they can be introduced into the Canadian marketplace.
  • These consultations on modernizing our regulations will ensure we have a strong and flexible framework to address these ever-evolving technologies."
  • "It is time to update our New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) to better reflect our modern world.
  • Created in 2005, the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) , under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), is administered jointly by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada's New Substances Program.

MP Fisher Announces $3.7 Million for Clean Energy and Equity Network in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for DartmouthCole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $3.7-million investment to Clean Foundation for the Clean Energy and Equity Network.

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  • Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for DartmouthCole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $3.7-million investment to Clean Foundation for the Clean Energy and Equity Network.
  • The Network will support a community-driven and community-owned initiative that builds knowledge, skills and tools needed to support clean energy solutions and leadership in Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities.
  • "Today I announced federal support for the Clean Foundation's vital work supporting Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities in developing and deploying clean energy.
  • The Clean Energy and Equity Network will empower communities and individuals by providing customized opportunities for those who face barriers to entry in the rapidly growing clean economy."

Minister Wilkinson Launches Phase 2 of the Regional Energy and Resource Tables

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

A significant part of the answer to that question is the Regional Energy and Resource Tables.

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  • A significant part of the answer to that question is the Regional Energy and Resource Tables.
  • The Regional Energy and Resource Tables will gather input from relevant partners and seek to align resources, timelines and regulatory approaches to capitalize on key regional opportunities and priorities.
  • The Regional Energy and Resource Tables will also identify areas in which incremental resources may be required.
  • Phase 2 of the Regional Energy and Resource Tables was launched on October 13, with New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Government of Canada invests to improve the participation of equity-deserving groups in the skilled trades

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

With the demand for skilled tradespeople at an all-time high, the Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive skilled trades workforce that will help more Canadiansincluding womenbuild good, well-paying careers.

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  • With the demand for skilled tradespeople at an all-time high, the Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive skilled trades workforce that will help more Canadiansincluding womenbuild good, well-paying careers.
  • This new investment is a continuation of the Government's support for women in the skilled trades.
  • The Government is also working with provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.
  • This will help an additional 3,500 apprentices from equity-deserving groups, including women, newcomers, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized individuals, access good-quality jobs in high-paying skilled trades.

MP McLeod Announces Federal Support for Remote Indigenous Energy Advisors in NWT

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Gonezu Energy Inc. will create and deliver a training program for new energy advisors.

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  • Gonezu Energy Inc. will create and deliver a training program for new energy advisors.
  • Energy advisors from coast to coast to coast are helping homeowners to improve energy efficiency through pre-retrofit and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations.
  • The Government of Canada is pleased to be supporting the vital work of Indigenous energy advisors in remote communities across the Northwest Territories.
  • The federal government has funded the development of the DiscoverEE Hub an online portal to help Canadians join the energy efficiency industry and become energy advisors.