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As Canadians continue to get vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions ease, the Government of Canada is stepping up its support for small businesses. The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, have announced an investment of up
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Minister Nigel Clarke has had a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors. As Jamaica's Minister of Finance and the Public Service, he brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Ambassador of Economic Affairs, Senator in the Upper House of the
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PTI Women Parliamentarians strongly criticized PML-N members of the National Assembly for engaging in hooliganism and using abusive language against treasury members, resulting in a physical injury to PTI member Maleeka Bokhari. The incident has sparked controversy, with PTI leaders demanding the suspension of PML-N membership and calling for an
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The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has announced a $1.67-million joint investment with the Government of Quebec to provide high-speed Internet services to 310 households in the La Mitis RCM by September 2022. TELUS will implement the project and receive $874,785 in government funding.
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The Canadian government, led by Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, along with Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and Member of Parliament Marcus Powlowski, announced a significant investment in the safety and infrastructure of the Thunder Bay International Airport. This investment, totaling $12.5 million, will be allocated through the Airports
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The Honourable Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West - Ancaster - Dundas, and Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced a $3.4 billion investment in the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT)
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The Government of Canada has announced a significant investment in initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy efficiency. The funding, totaling $484,973, will support the implementation of a government-wide energy management and reporting system in over 500 buildings owned by the province of New Brunswick. This
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The Government of Canada is providing a significant boost to the tourism industry in Eastern Prince Edward Island (PEI) by investing in six tourism groups and businesses, totaling $743,079. This investment aims to help the industry recover from the pandemic and prepare for a swift recovery when travel restrictions
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In a move to promote a low-emissions future and healthier communities, the Canadian government has announced a combined investment of over $200,000 to support three New Brunswick transport companies in reducing their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The funding, provided through the Green Freight Assessment Program, aims
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As the Canadian government continues to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Budget 2021 has been presented as a recovery plan for jobs, growth, and resilience. The proposed measures aim to support Canadians and businesses through the crisis and towards a quick and robust recovery. The government has
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The Parliament of Botswana has adopted a new National Energy Policy, presented by Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Lefoko Maxwell Moagi. The policy aims to promote the development of alternative and renewable energy sources, making Botswana an industrial hub of energy. Moagi explained that the policy
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The Canadian government has announced nearly $8.4 million in funding for nine community-led clean energy projects in British Columbia, aiming to support rural and remote Indigenous communities in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels for heat and power. The projects will help build capacity and create more energy-resilient communities,
