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Claim a Share of $4 Billion to Boost Your Business Technology 

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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The program consists of two streams, with the larger, Boost Your Business Technology , grant offering up to $15,000 per organization.

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  • The program consists of two streams, with the larger, Boost Your Business Technology , grant offering up to $15,000 per organization.
  • The funds must go towards retaining an approved digital advisor , who will build out a digital adoption plan, tailored the organizations specific needs.
  • Following this, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provide an interest free loan of up to $100,000 which can be used for the acquisition and implementation of new technology.
  • I encourage small business and owners and entrepreneurs to apply for the CDAP and leverage technology to grow their business and access new customers around the world.

New small craft harbour to be built at the Hollow Water First Nation on Lake Winnipeg Manitoba

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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Today the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announcedthe awarding of the contract for the construction of a new small craft harbour at the Hollow Water First Nation located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.

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  • Today the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announcedthe awarding of the contract for the construction of a new small craft harbour at the Hollow Water First Nation located on the east side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.
  • Following a competitive process specifically targeting Indigenous businesses under the PSIB, the contract for the construction of the Hollow Water First Nation small craft harbour has been awarded to Zhemaak Inc. of Berens River, Manitoba.
  • The Hollow Water small craft harbour will feature a new timber crib wharf, two floating docks with gangways, and a pre-cast concrete launch ramp.Construction is scheduled to begin this Fall.
  • "The building of a new small craft harbour at Hollow Water First Nation is great news for the community and the Prairies.

Additional support to strengthen local and diverse journalism

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez today announced the rollout of two Budget 2022 commitments to support diverse and local stories in the news.

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  • Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez today announced the rollout of two Budget 2022 commitments to support diverse and local stories in the news.
  • The Government will also invest an additional $10 million in 202324 for the Local Journalism Initiative to strengthen support for local journalism in underserved communities across Canada.
  • The additional investment in the Local Journalism Initiative will significantly increase local news stories in diverse communities throughout Canada where no coverage or limited coverage existed before, which is good news for democracy.
  • "What is being announced further demonstrates our commitment and determination to support our local journalism.

Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest over $230,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 650 households in Wabush and Labrador City

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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That is why the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.

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  • That is why the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.
  • This funding is part of an existing agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • In February 2022, both governments announced a historic partnership to invest up to $136 million to connect all remaining rural, remote and Indigenous households in the province to high-speed Internet.
  • We need to close the connectivity gap and ensure that every nook and cranny of Newfoundland and Labrador has access to reliable high-speed Internet.

Frontline healthcare workers to develop solutions for older adults, caregivers, and people living with dementia

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Up to $50,000 CAD per project over 12 months to develop, test, and/or scale their solution.

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  • Up to $50,000 CAD per project over 12 months to develop, test, and/or scale their solution.
  • The funding is being offered through CABHI's Spark Program, which supports the development of grassroots solutions to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
  • "By advancing these innovations, CABHI turns ideas into reality, helps develop the next generation of entrepreneurs, and ensures better health outcomes for older adults, people living with dementia, and their caregivers."
  • Established in 2015, it is the result of the largest investment in brain health and aging in Canadian history.

Minister Ng kicks off Small Business Week by highlighting the Government of Canada's supports to help small businesses innovate and grow

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Ministerof InternationalTrade, Export Promotion, SmallBusinessandEconomic Development, kicked off Small Business Week 2022 by highlighting how the Government of Canada continues to support small businesses as they grow, innovate and adapt to the economy of the future.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Ministerof InternationalTrade, Export Promotion, SmallBusinessandEconomic Development, kicked off Small Business Week 2022 by highlighting how the Government of Canada continues to support small businesses as they grow, innovate and adapt to the economy of the future.
  • At the event, held at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Minister Ng talked about changes to the Canada Small Business Financing Program that cut red tape for small business and increase their access to financing.
  • Throughout the week, Minister Ng will continue to highlight measures that are helping Canadian small businesses start up, scale up, and access new markets around the world.
  • Small Business Week has been a registered trademark of BDC, the Business Development Bank of Canada, since 1986.

Strengthening Canada's position as a leader in 5G and digital innovation

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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We will continue to support innovation to grow our economy, connect our communities, and create good middle-class jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

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  • We will continue to support innovation to grow our economy, connect our communities, and create good middle-class jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
  • By partnering with Nokia, Canada is strengthening its digital infrastructure and cementing its position at the forefront of the digital technology."
  • The next generation of 5G wireless technology is expected to add $40 billion annually to Canada's economy in the next four years.
  • If an agreement is finalized, federal funding would be provided through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).

Government of Canada Support to Rebuild Small Craft Harbours and Recover Lost Fishing Gear Post-Hurricane Fiona

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The impacts of Hurricane Fiona have been immense, including gear loss and damage to small craft harbours.

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  • The impacts of Hurricane Fiona have been immense, including gear loss and damage to small craft harbours.
  • The Government of Canada is working with fish harvesters, harbour authorities and provincial governments to clean up the ocean and begin repairs to critical infrastructure, including small craft harbours.
  • The funding will also provide a boost to DFO's Ghost Gear Fund , which supports concrete actions to prevent, retrieve and responsibly dispose of lost fishing gear.
  • We encourage harvesters to report their lost fishing gear as soon as possible so efforts can be made to return retrieved fishing gear to their owner and prioritize areas of highest gear loss.

Nokia chooses Ottawa, ON, tech cluster to build world-leading, sustainable ICT and cyber security R&D hub

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The tech center will significantly expand Nokia Canada's capacity in next-generation information and communications technology (ICT) and cyber security innovation.

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  • The tech center will significantly expand Nokia Canada's capacity in next-generation information and communications technology (ICT) and cyber security innovation.
  • Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said: "Nokia is helping to drive Canada's tech leadership.
  • This world-class, sustainable R&D hub will be one of Nokia's most dynamic developments and I'm proud that it will benefit the people of Ottawa also.
  • Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

Pathways Alliance advances net zero emissions plan

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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The CCS project is the primary focus of phase one of Pathways Alliances ambitious plan to reduce annual emissions from oil sands operations by 22 million tonnes by 2030 and achieve a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

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  • The CCS project is the primary focus of phase one of Pathways Alliances ambitious plan to reduce annual emissions from oil sands operations by 22 million tonnes by 2030 and achieve a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • The first stage of the Pathways Alliance plan includes approximately $16.5 billion of investment by 2030 on the Alliances foundational CCS project and $7.6 billion on other emissions reductions projects, for a total of around $24.1 billion.
  • This and other work are underway by more than 200 engineers, scientists, and experts from Pathways Alliance companies to advance technologies to achieve the goal of net zero.
  • All net-zero references in this announcement apply to emissions from oil sands operations (defined as scope 1 and scope 2 emissions).