Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (Canada)

Government of Canada announces appointments for Board of Directors of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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"I am pleased to announce that Catherine Lavoie has been reappointed as Chair of the Board of Directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI).

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  • "I am pleased to announce that Catherine Lavoie has been reappointed as Chair of the Board of Directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI).
  • Ms. Lavoie brings valued expertise and continuity as JCCBI completes complex projects such as the deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge.
  • I am also pleased to welcome Tim Smith to Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority's Board of Directors.
  • JCCBI owns and operates five federal transportation corridors in the Montral area:
    JCCBI is responsible for the deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge.

Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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The wastewater treatment system in Neepawa will also be expanded and upgraded to increase capacity to treat and manage wastewater and storm water.

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  • The wastewater treatment system in Neepawa will also be expanded and upgraded to increase capacity to treat and manage wastewater and storm water.
  • The Government of Canada's funding comes from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program's Green Infrastructure Stream.
  • The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program is providing $33.5 billion over 11 years for public infrastructure across Canada.
  • In Manitoba, the Government of Canada has invested more than $945 million in over 229 infrastructure projects since 2015.

Minister LeBlanc announces appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 11 appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 11 appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.
  • Dr. Donald J. Savoie for New Brunswick Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance at the Universit de Moncton.
  • "I am pleased to welcome these distinguished individuals to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.
  • I encourage qualified Canadians to apply for the Senate to contribute to, and help shape, the work of our federal institutions."

CIB Commits Up to $56 million for Energy Retrofits at University of Toronto

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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The CIB's investment applies to several retrofit projects at the U of T St. George Campus located in downtown Toronto.

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  • The CIB's investment applies to several retrofit projects at the U of T St. George Campus located in downtown Toronto.
  • We are proud to partner with the University of Toronto and invest in their transition to become climate positive.
  • The University of Toronto is a global leader in addressing the urgent challenge of climate change.
  • Energy retrofits at the University of Toronto St. George Campus will mean it will actively remove carbon from the atmosphere.

Government of Canada accepting applications to the Natural Infrastructure Fund

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Through the Natural Infrastructure Fund, we are building more resilient communities while improving the health of our planet," said The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.

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  • Through the Natural Infrastructure Fund, we are building more resilient communities while improving the health of our planet," said The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
  • The $200 million NIF supports building community awareness of the value of natural infrastructure.
  • Hybrid infrastructure incorporates grey infrastructure elements to enhance or support natural infrastructure and the use of ecosystem processes.
  • The Natural Infrastructure Fund Small Projects Stream will support new projects with total eligible costs between thirty thousand and three million dollars.

Proclamation of a constitutional amendment issued to repeal outdated tax exemption

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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By repealing section 24, the constitutional amendment removes an outdated tax exemption from 1880 that was benefitting the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which recognized CPR's investments in building the trans-Canadian rail line in the 19th century.

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  • By repealing section 24, the constitutional amendment removes an outdated tax exemption from 1880 that was benefitting the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which recognized CPR's investments in building the trans-Canadian rail line in the 19th century.
  • This constitutional amendment was reached using the bilateral constitutional amending procedure.
  • "This constitutional amendment was initiated by the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and approved by both Houses of Parliament.
  • This constitutional amendment removes certain outdated tax exemptions and will uphold a just taxation system for residents and businesses."

Glenbow Reimagined Campaign receives support from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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CALGARY, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, Glenbow has received a significant joint investment in the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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  • CALGARY, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, Glenbow has received a significant joint investment in the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
  • The Government of Canada has invested $40 million in Glenbows transformation through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure funding stream of the program.
  • Glenbow Reimagined is reframing our communitys relationship to arts and culture by rethinking our approach to sustainability and accessibility, said Nicholas R. Bell, President & CEO, Glenbow.
  • To learn how you can support the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign, please visit www.glenbow.org .

Minister LeBlanc announces appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity.

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  • The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity.
  • Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced eight appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for one-year renewable terms.
  • The newly appointed members of the Independent Advisory Board are:
    Ms. Kathryn Berge as provincial member for British Columbia advocate, arbitrator and mediator with the Queen's Counsel designation.
  • The re-appointed members of the Independent Advisory Board are:
    Mr. Riel Bellegarde as provincial member for Saskatchewan President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.

Minister LeBlanc reaffirms commitment to enhancing internal trade in Canada

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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MONCTON, NB, Dec. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing internal trade during the Committee on Internal Trade meeting.

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  • MONCTON, NB, Dec. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing internal trade during the Committee on Internal Trade meeting.
  • Minister LeBlanc joined the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, in support of her dialogue on labour mobility.
  • Minister LeBlanc re-enforced his commitment to continued collaboration with provinces and territories to remove barriers to trade.
  • According to the International Monetary Fund, removing barriers to internal trade within Canada could increase Canada's gross domestic product by almost 4% .

Minister LeBlanc announces appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity and collaboration.

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  • The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity and collaboration.
  • Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, announced two new appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for one-year renewable terms.
  • "I am pleased to welcome these distinguished individuals to the Independent Advisory Board.
  • I encourage qualified Canadians to apply for the Senate as a way to contribute to, and help shape, our country."