Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada has taken significant steps to promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment. Minister Mary Ng, International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a partnership with Evol to provide loans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs and business owners through
Cabinet officials
Harnessing Canada's immense clean energy potential requires significant investments to modernize the country's electricity grid. As climate change impacts the reliability of grids, the federal government is supporting ratepayers while advancing Canada's clean energy transition by investing in smart renewable energy and enabling grid
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada announced a proposal to eliminate interest on federal student and apprentice loans, making life easier for 1.8 million Canadians and generations to come. This change will take effect on April 1, 2023, and will benefit both those currently repaying loans and new graduates coping with
Cabinet officials
The Kuwait National Assembly Budgets Committee met with Finance Minister Abdulwahab Al-Rasheed to address objections raised by lawmakers on Tuesday regarding the state budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. The committee agreed to add KD 420 million to the budget, with KD 300 million allocated for government employees to cash
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia have announced over $29.9 million in joint funding for the expansion of the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The project will support the development of a modern aquatic centre, a wellness centre, and multi-purpose spaces, while also renovating
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada has made a significant investment in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, aimed at supporting community growth and tourism development. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million
Cabinet officials
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, announced a significant investment of over $3.6 million in support for six community infrastructure and tourism projects in Hamilton, Ontario. This investment, made through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and the
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $189,909 in the Town of Port Hawkesbury to revitalize its waterfront, promoting economic development, tourism, and community growth. This funding, provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's (ACOA) Innovative Communities Fund, supports Phase 1 of the Town'
Cabinet officials
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, announced joint federal and provincial funding for Bell Canada to bring high-speed Internet access to 694 households in the rural communities of Charlottetown, Lodge Bay, Marys Harbour, Port Hope Simpson, and Red Bay,
Legislators
House Republicans expressed appreciation and praised former Vice President Mike Pence for his role in certifying the 2020 election results, which they saw as an act of courage. The praise came during a private meeting of the largest conservative caucus, the Republican Study Committee, where Rep. Chip Roy of Texas
Legislators
A tribal leader, Droupadi Murmu, has been nominated by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to run for the 15th president of India. She is poised to win the elections, as analysts and observers believe that Mr. Modi's party has enough seats
Cabinet officials
To address Canada's economic recovery and future growth, the Government of Canada is emphasizing the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for an evolving job market. On the eve of World Youth Skills Day, July 15, the Government announced substantial investments in innovative skills
