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Locations: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
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Renewable energy OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the departure of Tamara Vrooman from her role as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), effective January 27, 2024.
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- OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the departure of Tamara Vrooman from her role as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), effective January 27, 2024.
- "I am sincerely thankful to Ms. Vrooman for her contributions as Chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank over the past three years and wish her the very best as she continues her role at the Vancouver Airport.
- "I appreciate the opportunity I've had to contribute to the success of the Canada Infrastructure Bank over the last three years, and to have worked with an exceptional management team and Board," said Ms. Vrooman.
- As a Crown corporation, the CIB is governed by an independent Board of Directors and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Renewable energy Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of nearly $6 million for twelve projects under the Research and Knowledge Initiative's first call for proposals.
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- Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of nearly $6 million for twelve projects under the Research and Knowledge Initiative's first call for proposals.
- Through this initiative, the federal government is providing funding to eligible applicants for research projects that tackle housing and infrastructure challenges in our communities.
- With research and data, we can strengthen housing and infrastructure to make a positive impact for Canadians from coast to coast to coast."
- To date, the RKI has provided $10 million in funding toward research and data projects to address key infrastructure and community challenges.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Renewable energy The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.
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- The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.
- "The safety and well-being of Canadians are priorities for our government as we already feel the impacts of climate change.
- "Research plays a fundamental role in how we design, build and maintain our infrastructure, buildings and homes to withstand the effects of climate change.
- From 2016 to 2028, the federal government has committed $160 million of funding through the Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure (CRBCPI), Climate Resilient Built Environment (CRBE), and Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) initiatives.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, officially launched the second intake of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund's (RTSF) Planning and Design Projects stream.
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- Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, officially launched the second intake of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund's (RTSF) Planning and Design Projects stream.
- Through this stream, the federal government is providing funding to eligible applicants in rural and remote locations to design and plan a transit solution for their community.
- For more information, please visit our Rural Transit Solutions Fund Planning and Design Projects Stream webpage .
- Launched in 2021, the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) is a federal fund aimed at developing transit solutions in rural, remote, Northern, and Indigenous communities.
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The Government of Canada is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill this position.
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- The Government of Canada is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill this position.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Notice of Opportunity , and submit an application before the review date of December 11, 2023.
- This process encourages applications from individuals with a strong knowledge of housing and financial markets, both domestically and internationally, and their role in macroeconomic policy.
- This selection process is in addition to the active selection processes currently underway for various CMHC Board of Director positions.
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Housing OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities announced an upcoming selection process for a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
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- OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities announced an upcoming selection process for a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
- The Government of Canada will soon launch an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process to identify a new President and CEO.
- I look forward to working closely with the CMHC Board and Mr. Tremblay to continue the government's efforts to deliver on Canada's housing priorities.
- Our commitment to improve access to affordable, safe, and inclusive housing options for Canadians remains steadfast."
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Rail transport At the same time, the second intake for applications of capital projects that support public transit solutions in rural communities across Canada was launched.
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- At the same time, the second intake for applications of capital projects that support public transit solutions in rural communities across Canada was launched.
- Starting today, applications to the Rural Transit Solutions Fund, Capital Projects stream, will be accepted on a continuous basis.
- The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural, remote, Northern and Indigenous communities.
- It supports the development of rural transit solutions, including new transit service models that could be replicated or scaled up.
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Entry from the Institute of Corporate Directors, as well as degrees in Commerce and Education from the University of Windsor.
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- from the Institute of Corporate Directors, as well as degrees in Commerce and Education from the University of Windsor.
- Allsop was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of HSBC Securities (Canada), as well as a director of HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada) Ltd.
- Ms. Reidel and Mr. Allsop were appointed in accordance with the Government of Canada's open, transparent, and merit-based selection process.
- All directors are appointed by the Government of Canada and hold office for up to four years.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Asset management 65 is receiving $50,000 to develop an asset management analysis to provide a long-term approach to management of the assets consistent with the asset management plan.
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- 65 is receiving $50,000 to develop an asset management analysis to provide a long-term approach to management of the assets consistent with the asset management plan.
- That's why FCM's Municipal Asset Management Program helps communities in Saskatchewan and across the country develop sound asset management practices and conduct data collection and analysis to make better investment decisions."
- The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is designed to support municipal infrastructure investment decisions based on reliable data and sound asset management practices.
- Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is investing $180 billion over 12 years in infrastructure projects across Canada.
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Civil engineering "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.
