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Please be advised that The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will make a virtual announcement on Monday regarding funding support for community revitalization projects in the Northwest Territories. Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, March 25, 2022 — Please be advised that The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest ... Read more

Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Liza Frulla as Chair of the Board of Directors of Destination Canada, effective August 6, 2021. The appointment was made following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. Ms. Frulla has been CEO and Director of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) for several years and chaired its governance committee while she was a member of the ITHQ Board of Directors. In 2018 and 2019, she was a member of the Advisory Council on Jobs and the ... Read more

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Mauricie region counts several dynamic businesses and organizations helping to create a strong local economic fabric. Some organizations have succeeded in adapting to the pandemic and are prospering, while others have had to reduce their operations. Today, as we plan for the economic recovery, they need support now more than ever to ensure their communities remain robust. The Government of Canada has committed to assisting them as they pursue their activities and to fostering their growth and success. With this in mind, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages ... Read more

The Government of Canada supports Indigenous languages in Nova Scotia through the Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Membertou First Nation, unceded traditional Mi’kmaq territory – July 13, 2021 Language is at the heart of cultural identity; it shapes who we are and our perspectives. Languages are integral to Indigenous cultures, self-identity and well-being. They carry stories, the memory of those who came before us, and the promise that we hold for those who come after us. They convey wisdom and traditions from elders to youth, from one generation to the next. The Government of Canada understands that we have a key role in ... Read more

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Practising winter trail activities contributes to the vitality of Quebec’s regions. Many regions have been impacted by the global pandemic and, specifically, by the temporary absence of international tourists. Outdoor activities have, however, allowed local inhabitants to have fun and take advantage of Canada’s natural beauty and richness, while at the same time helping our communities diversify their economies. To further showcase the unparalleled attractions of the regions of Quebec and to ensure that businesses and organizations offering winter trail activities are ready for the next and subsequent seasons, we need to continue ... Read more