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Constructing a wetland in Nipissing First Nation to support vital plant species
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Nipissing First Nation, Ontario, September 10, 2024 — Nipissing First Nation has received $90,000 through the Natural Infrastructure Fund to construct a wetland that can convert nutrient-rich wastewater into environmentally-safe non-potable water, for growing ecologically significant plant species. Wetlands store carbon; help communities prevent floods, droughts, and adapt to […]
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More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada North Vancouver, British Columbia, September 6, 2024 — Communities across the province will benefit from more energy-efficient buildings, clean energy, and better access to clean transportation options after a joint investment of more than $89 million from the federal and provincial governments, and local partners. The North Shore is […]
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Federal government partners with O’Chiese First Nation to replace the Baptiste River Bridge and upgrade a community building
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Clearwater County, Alberta, August 29, 2024 — The federal government and O’Chiese First Nation are investing more than $17.1 million to build a new bridge to the community and make a central community building more energy efficient. The new two-lane Baptiste River Bridge will replace a single-lane bridge – […]
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Caldwell First Nation and the Federal Government partner to upgrade the Hillman Marsh Southern Dyke and protect nearby communities
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Leamington, Ontario, August 28, 2024 — Caldwell First Nation is upgrading the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke to protect vulnerable lands, after an investment of over $15 million from the federal government. A dyke is an embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from overflowing onto land. It is a […]
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Leamington
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Leamington, Ontario, August 27, 2024 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament for York South, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, and Chief Mary Duckworth of the Caldwell First Nation. Date: August […]
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Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Nunavut
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Iqaluit, Nunavut, August 23, 2024 —The federal government has transferred $9 million to Nunavut under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments […]
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Investing in the Pikangikum Cultural Learning and Community Centre
Pikangikum First Nation, Ontario, August 22, 2024 — Pikangikum First Nation is building an accessible, environmentally friendly multi-use facility to support critical needs in the community and bring about long-term positive change. This is supported by a $17 million investment from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The Cultural Learning and Community Centre will have a daycare […]
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Protecting communities in Nova Scotia from the impacts of climate change
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, August 22, 2024 —The town of Bridgewater and the LaHave River will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of more than $69.4 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Announced by Minister Gudie Hutchings, Minister Becky Druhan, Minister Kim Masland, and Mayor David Mitchell, this […]
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Water infrastructure upgrades across British Columbia
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Richmond, British Columbia, August 22, 2024 — Four communities across the province are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $7.6 million from the federal and provincial governments, and municipal partners. This was announced by MP Wilson Miao, Minister Anne Kang, and Mayor […]
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Ontario, Pikangikum First Nation and Canada Partnering to Advance Construction of Berens River Bridge
August 21, 2024 PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION – The Ontario government announced its plan to partner with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority and the Government of Canada to build a permanent bridge across the Berens River and an all-season road to Pikangikum First Nation. The project will unleash new economic opportunities, create safer travelling […]
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