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Government of Canada invests $25 Million in the new Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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We are proud that our support for the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will strengthen Holocaust education, improve accessibility to arts and heritage, and combat antisemitism."

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  • We are proud that our support for the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver will strengthen Holocaust education, improve accessibility to arts and heritage, and combat antisemitism."
  • The redevelopment of the Jewish Community Centre will result in a renewed state-of-the-art, multigenerational community centre with amenities and services for all Vancouver residents including expanded childcare spaces, seniors' services, arts and cultural space, and an expanded Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
  • The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, built in 1961, serves over 40,000 people a year through cultural, recreational, educational and social activities, in addition to housing not-for-profit community organizations.
  • Budget 2022 affirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting the modernization of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.

STATEMENT: CLIMATE PROOF CANADA APPLAUDS THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ON WORLD-LEADING NATIONAL ADAPTATION STRATEGY

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Climate Proof Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on the announcement of its first National Adaptation Strategy, Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Climate Proof Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on the announcement of its first National Adaptation Strategy, Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy.
  • The National Adaptation Strategy and corresponding National Action Plan reflect Climate Proof Canada's recommendation to set out a sequence of five-year action plans to address flood, wildfire and extreme heat.
  • Climate Proof Canada members look forward to continuing to support and strengthen the National Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, and stand ready to play an active role in working with the federal government to finalize targets.
  • The Canadian Red Cross applauds Ministers Guilbeault, Wilkinson and Blair for their leadership in launching Canada's first-ever National Adaptation Strategy.

Minister Wilkinson Announces New Programs That Combat the Risks Canadians Face From Flooding, Wildfires and Coastal Erosion in Support of Canada's First National Adaptation Strategy

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Climate change is warming southern Canada at twice the global average and approximately three times as quickly in the North.

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  • Climate change is warming southern Canada at twice the global average and approximately three times as quickly in the North.
  • Minister Blair announced over $1.6 billion in new federal spending to support climate adaptation.
  • Launching a Climate Resilient Coastal and Northern Communities program to:
    support systems-based approaches to adaptation actions in coastal and northern regions, building on the Climate Change Adaptation Program .
  • Canada's National Adaptation Strategy gives us a world-leading and unified path forward not only to adapt but also to thrive under changing conditions."

Library and Archives Canada opens its new Preservation Storage Facility

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Library and Archives Canada (LAC) celebrated today the opening of its new state-of-the-art Preservation Storage Facility in Gatineau, Quebec.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Library and Archives Canada (LAC) celebrated today the opening of its new state-of-the-art Preservation Storage Facility in Gatineau, Quebec.
  • This facility is the first net-zero carbon archival preservation facility in the Americas, the first special purpose federal facility built to meet the requirements of Canada's Greening Government Strategy, andthe largest automated archival facility in the world.
  • Located beside and linked to LAC's renowned Preservation Centre, the new Preservation Storage Facility reinforces the reputation of LAC as a global leader in the documentary heritage community.
  • The cost of the implementation of the Gatineau 2 project and the construction of the Preservation Storage Facility is estimated at $330 million.

The Government of Canada invests in science and technology projects supporting the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Canada continues to invest in focused science and technology that will drive clean innovation to help the country achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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  • Canada continues to invest in focused science and technology that will drive clean innovation to help the country achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
  • Led by 12 universities and one non-governmental organization, these projects will strengthen Canada's science knowledge and be used to identify, accelerate, and evaluate actions leading to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Three of these projects include large-scale initiatives aimed at understanding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the municipal level.
  • Improved emissions monitoring at the local level and in landfills will help the Government of Canada find new opportunities to reduce emissions.

Helping build resilience in Canada's health sector for climate change through the HealthADAPT program

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Through its Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Program (HealthADAPT) , the Government of Canada has taken action to support the health sector to prepare for, and respond to, the impacts of climate change.

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  • Through its Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Program (HealthADAPT) , the Government of Canada has taken action to support the health sector to prepare for, and respond to, the impacts of climate change.
  • In 2019, through HealthADAPT, Health Canada selected 10 Canadian health authorities across five provinces and territories to receive federal funding to develop projects that address climate-driven health risks .
  • Close to $3.5 million in federal funding was provided over three yearsto support climate change and health efforts.
  • Many of these health impacts can be prevented if Canada rapidly and substantially scales up efforts now to adapt to growing threats to health from climate change.

Canada supporting developing countries to adapt to climate change at COP27

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Today on Adaptation and Agriculture Day at COP27, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted Canada's efforts to address the effects of climate change and support developing countries that often face the worst of its impacts.

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  • Today on Adaptation and Agriculture Day at COP27, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted Canada's efforts to address the effects of climate change and support developing countries that often face the worst of its impacts.
  • Canada's climate finance helps low- and middle-income countries affected by climate change transition to sustainable, low-carbon, climate-resilient, nature-positive, and inclusive development.
  • This is part of Canada's renewed commitment tohelp build and improve early warning systems in developing countries.
  • "Canada continues to take action to assist developing countries transition to climate resilient economies and societies.

BMO Centre expansion marks massive steel structure completion

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede are pleased to share that the steel structure for the BMO Centre expansion will be completed this week, as the final 90 ft. piece of steel is set into place.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede are pleased to share that the steel structure for the BMO Centre expansion will be completed this week, as the final 90 ft. piece of steel is set into place.
  • In just 11 short months, crews have installed 9,000 metric tonnes of steel to form the structure of the BMO Centres 565,000 sq.
  • The steel that comprises the massive structure was fabricated in seven steel shops across Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
  • The BMO Centre expansion will officially open in June 2024.

Waterfront Toronto celebrates design excellence with first ever Waterfront Design Review Panel Awards

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Waterfront Toronto is thrilled to announce the recipients of its inaugural Design Review Panel Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Waterfront Toronto is thrilled to announce the recipients of its inaugural Design Review Panel Awards.
  • The Waterfront Design Review Panel (WDRP) is composed of cross-disciplinary experts who review waterfront project proposals and offer advice about design excellence, environmental performance, and delivering a cohesive approach to waterfront revitalization.
  • In future, the Waterfront Design Review Panel Awards will be hosted on a bi-annual basis.
  • Waterfront Toronto was established by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto to oversee and lead the renewal of the city's waterfront.

Accessing Employment Insurance for those affected by Hurricane Fiona

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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Service Canada is standing by to provide services to those in need, including through the Employment Insurance (EI) program.

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  • Service Canada is standing by to provide services to those in need, including through the Employment Insurance (EI) program.
  • To process an EI application, Service Canada will need the applicant's Social Insurance Number (SIN), as well as their mailing and residential addresses.
  • "As communities in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec work to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, many will need to access key government services.
  • Canadians wishing to make a financial donation to help those impacted by Hurricane Fiona can do so online at www.redcross.ca , by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by texting FIONA to 20222 to make a $10 donation.