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

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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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.

Government of Canada supports science and research organizations that are transforming research and knowledge into action

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Independent, non-profit science and research organizations are an important part of this landscape, filling gaps in research areas that are a priority to Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • Independent, non-profit science and research organizations are an important part of this landscape, filling gaps in research areas that are a priority to Canadians.
  • That is why today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced support for 24 third-party science and research organizations under the new Strategic Science Fund (SSF).
  • Recipients were selected through a new competitive, merit-based and transparent process, informed by the advice of an independent expert review panel.
  • These organizations also contribute to Canada's research ecosystem by developing, attracting and retaining the best minds in Canada, and by supporting researchers at all stages of their careers.

Government of Canada and FCM Support Sustainable Affordable Housing Plans in Communities Across Atlantic Canada

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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FOGO ISLAND, NL, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Sustainable affordable housing solutions in local communities can contribute to both climate action and securing housing for low-income residents.

Key Points: 
  • FOGO ISLAND, NL, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Sustainable affordable housing solutions in local communities can contribute to both climate action and securing housing for low-income residents.
  • The Municipality of Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, receives $20,000 to develop a plan to provide more affordable and sustainable housing for seniors in its community.
  • "By investing in energy-efficient housing, we are building healthy and sustainable communities in Atlantic Canada.
  • Initiatives like the one we are announcing today support the development of more affordable and energy-saving housing options in Atlantic Canada."

Government of Canada and FCM support energy-saving retrofits in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing the building sector.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing the building sector.
  • The "solar garden", in combination with the retrofits, will substantially lower energy-related costs for residents, many of whom are renting below median market prices.
  • "Today's announcement in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia will support deep retrofits while studying similar supports in other communities.
  • Alongside the federal government, we are supporting local leadership in finding innovative ways to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Government of Canada supports project to improve awareness and reduce the risk of dementia in Canada

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Though dementia cannot be prevented and there is currently no cure, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can help reduce the risk.

Key Points: 
  • Though dementia cannot be prevented and there is currently no cure, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can help reduce the risk.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the more than 450,000 Canadians living with diagnosed dementia, their families, and caregivers.
  • We are also working with organizations across the country to increase awareness, reduce the risk of developing dementia, reduce stigma, and improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Since 2019, the Government of Canada has announced more than $300 million in funding that supports the national dementia strategy.

New Funding for Sustainable Affordable Housing Units in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Communities

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Funding was announced for these plans, studies and pilot projects:

Key Points: 
  • Funding was announced for these plans, studies and pilot projects:
    Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia: $144,950 for evaluating energy-efficient measures for a new construction of 44 affordable housing units in Dartmouth.
  • Project Village Housing Inc., Village of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick: $25,000 for a planning grant to develop energy-efficient affordable housing units on rural land.
  • "Today's announcement will support the development of new sustainable and affordable housing in communities across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
  • We deliver results with our federal partners – helping municipalities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia tackle affordable housing challenges, create jobs and build greener, more sustainable communities.

Government of Canada launches consultations on a pan-Canadian school food policy

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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School meal programs can help reduce hunger and food insecurity, improve children's access to nutritious food, improve academic outcomes and achievement, and help support families by reducing food costs.

Key Points: 
  • School meal programs can help reduce hunger and food insecurity, improve children's access to nutritious food, improve academic outcomes and achievement, and help support families by reducing food costs.
  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced that the Government of Canada has launched consultations to develop a pan-Canadian school food policy and explore how more Canadian children can receive nutritious food at school.
  • The input received through these consultations will help build a pan-Canadian school food policy that is responsive to the evolving needs of children and families, while also setting a foundation for a future where more children in Canada have access to nutritious food while at school.
  • "When we launched the first-ever Food Policy for Canada in 2019, setting up a school food policy was deemed indispensable.

Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 4,000 apprenticeships across Canada

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • We need more women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized Canadians and other traditionally marginalized people to get into the skilled trades.
  • On October 12, the Government of Canada launched two calls for proposals that close on December 1, 2022.
  • There are more than 195,000 SMEs in Canada who work in the eligible Red Seal trades.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba enhance the Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Minority-Language Education and Second Official-Language Instruction 2020-21 to 2022-23

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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With an investment of more than $108 million from the Government of Canada, Manitoba will invest $64 million to support students in their studies and in their second official language.

Key Points: 
  • With an investment of more than $108 million from the Government of Canada, Manitoba will invest $64 million to support students in their studies and in their second official language.
  • This funding will also address emerging needs and priorities in French-language education, from early childhood to the postsecondary level.
  • Furthermore, more than $44.7 million will be allocated over three years to support the Government of Manitoba in implementing its own action plan for minority-language education and second-language instruction.
  • This funding is part of the Government of Canada's long-term commitment to support Manitoba's minority language education and second official language learning initiatives.

Government of Canada invests in training equipment to help more workers across Canada become certified in the skilled trades

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in the skilled trades.

Key Points: 
  • Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in the skilled trades.
  • Selected projects will help unions across Canada improve the quality of training in Red Seal trades that registered apprentices and pre-apprentices (non-registered apprentices) receive.
  • The Government is also working with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.
  • "Canada needs more skilled trades workers, and union training programs are critical to this mission.