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Backgrounder The Government of Canada invests more than $114,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians. The Government of Canada invests more than $114,000 in two community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians. CLIENT NAME PROJECT TOTAL The Masons #17 Ltd. Upgrades include installation of LED lighting, three heat pumps, new flooring, doors and windows; general electrical upgrades; and accessibility enhancements at entrances.  $79,415 non-repayable Royal Canadian Legion – Happy Valley Branch No. 51 Renovations to the entrances ... Read more

Minister Joly concludes participation in Third Global Conference for Media Freedom Funding: $636,048 Description: The project will systematically collect information on press freedom violations in Africa as a means to promote increased responsiveness in strengthening media freedom policies and to carry out sustained advocacy to hold states in Africa to account for failures to protect journalists or prevent impunity for crimes against them. The project will also provide training for journalists to protect against online attacks against media and improve the ability of journalists and audiences to recognize and reduce the impact of disinformation campaigns. While data collection will be ... Read more

Backgrounder: The proposed bill would require online streamers to contribute more to supporting Canadian creators and our culture. GATINEAU – February 2, 2022 Today, the Government of Canada introduced the Online Streaming Act. The proposed bill would update broadcasting policy for Canada and require online streaming services to contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian stories and music in an equitable way. Key features of the proposed bill include: Confirming that online broadcasting—commonly referred to as streaming—is covered under the Act. Currently, online services that deliver audio and audiovisual content over the Internet are exempt from most regulation. The ... Read more

Canada announced a financial contribution of $50.4 million for 9 initiatives in security, health, economic growth and natural disaster management sectors during the January 21, 2022 high-level meeting on Haiti. Canada announced a financial contribution of $50.4 million for 9 initiatives in security, health, economic growth and natural disaster management sectors during the January 21, 2022 high-level meeting on Haiti. Project: Support for a Professional and Inclusive Police in Haiti Funding: $12.35 million Description: Through funding from International Development, this project aims to increase the integrity of the Haitian National Police through essential training and increased efficiency of both material ... Read more

that will support Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQ+ people to improve economic participation, increase leadership in various sectors, and help prevent and eliminate gender-based violence. Women and Gender Equality Canada Women and Gender Equality Canada announced over $14 million to fund 34 projects that will support Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQ+ people to improve economic participation, increase leadership in various sectors, and help prevent and eliminate gender-based violence. Project Funding Details British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Victoria, British Columbia Project name: BCAAFC project – Building capacity to address Indigenous Gender-based violence Funding amount: $1,366,878 Government of Yukon Women’s Directorate Whitehorse, ... Read more