Press Release Department: Federal - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,665,565  in seven strategic initiatives led by and in support of Indigenous communities and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. The full release is available online. Contact jennifer.kozelj@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $563,831 to create 12 paid youth internships in Northern Ontario. The full release is available online. Contact Alison.Murphy@sac-isc.gc.ca. On behalf of Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency … Read more

Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced a FedNor investment of $320,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Wakenagun Community Futures Development Corporation. This funding will enable the organization to offer community and business support services, as well as access to capital for … Read more

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski (Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Ont.) along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced more than $4.14 million in financial support for five Northwestern Ontario airports. The full release is available online.

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski (Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Ont.) announced more than $3.5 million in financial support for the Thunder Bay International Airports Authority. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced the creation of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, better known as FedNor. FedNor, which previously operated as an initiative of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, will now function as a standalone agency for economic … Read more

Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $2.4 million to support four strategic projects to maximize economic opportunities and create jobs in official-language minority communities. The investments announced today will support Place des Arts, the Conseil de la Coopération, Voilà Community Help, as well as … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced more than $1.1 million in financial support for the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation. This non-repayable contribution will help mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of the Jack Garland … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Liberal MP Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced more than $3.5 million in financial support for the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation. This non-repayable contribution will help mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced more than $2.15 million in financial support for the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation. This non-repayable contribution will help mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of the Sault Ste. … Read more