Economic development

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Government of Canada Supports Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau with $172,767 Contribution for Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site

The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Economic Development (CED) agency, has announced a contribution of $172,767 to the Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau to support the opening of new interactive exhibits at the Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site. This funding, provided under the Quebec Economic Development

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SCED Highlights Importance of Regional Economic Integration at APEC Ministerial Meeting

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, emphasized the significance of international cooperation and regional integration for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. He highlighted that deepening regional economic integration is crucial

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UAE Trade Mission Expands Economic Ties with Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

During a nine-day trip from May 8th to 14th, 2022, an Emirati trade mission headed by Assistant Minister Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali strengthened economic relationships between the UAE and the Nordic and Baltic countries. The delegation engaged in high-level meetings, signed several agreements, and visited key institutions and companies, including Nokia

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Government of Canada Invests Over $13.4 Million in British Columbian Clean Technology Companies

The Government of Canada has announced over $13.4 million in funding for local clean technology companies in British Columbia, with the goal of creating quality jobs and supporting Canada's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The funding will support the growth of the clean technology

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Government of Canada Invests in Thunder Bay International Airport for Safe and Reliable Air Services

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the recovery of the aviation sector from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this effort, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced investments in the Thunder Bay International Airport to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers,

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African Development Bank to Collaborate with Egypt on Breakthrough UN Climate Change Conference

The African Development Bank has announced its plans to collaborate with Egypt to make the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) a landmark event for people and the planet. Dr. Kevin Kariuki, the Bank's Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, will lead a delegation to

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Government of Canada Launches Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund to Promote Gender Equality and Women's Economic Empowerment

The Government of Canada has made significant strides in advancing gender equality and women's economic empowerment, with a commitment to addressing the barriers that women entrepreneurs face in accessing capital. To continue this momentum, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic

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Canada Invests in Innovative Green Projects in Quebec: Woman- Owned Start-Up Receives $40M Support

A woman-owned start-up in Rivière-du-Loup has received a significant investment from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to support its innovative project. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, announced a repayable contribution of $54,720 for Malterre, a business that specializes in

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EIB Supports G20's Response to COVID-19 and Climate Change

A European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation led by Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti attended the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, to support the formulation of the G20's response to two major economic challenges: COVID-19 and climate change. The meeting, held under the motto "

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Mauritius Aims to Boost Food Security and Economy with Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ)

A two-day technical workshop was held in Mauritius on February 16-17, 2022, to discuss the development of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in the country. The workshop was attended by the Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr. Maneesh Gobin, and a team of officers from the

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Canada Increases Pledge to UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development to Support Small-Scale Farmers Amid Climate Crisis

Small-scale farmers in developing countries are on the front lines of climate adaptation, yet they receive less than 2% of climate financing worldwide. The increasing frequency and severity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and other damaging events, as well as the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, have made them particularly vulnerable, leading

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Government of Canada Launches Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub to Address Systemic Barriers

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced the launch of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a key component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program designed to support the long-term success of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. The Knowledge Hub, established through a