Liberal MP Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $1.1 million to help the City of Sault Ste. Marie implement its FutureSSM, a comprehensive, community development approach to strengthening the economy. The full release is available online. Call 705-507-0539.
Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $1,672,950 to modernize Science North and establish six regional THINK hubs. The FedNor funding will enable Science North to modernize the fourth floor of the science centre, which includes major upgrades such as the development of the highly-anticipated Tinker, Hack, Innovate, Network and Know exhibits. … Read more
Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of more than $210,000 towards communities of French River, St.-Charles and Markstay-Warren region. This FedNor funding will enable Economic Partners to hire an Economic Development Officer for a three-year period to help identify, develop and implement priority community projects. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.
Liberal MP Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie) announced the Government of Canada is investing $438,000 in the Canadian Bushplane and Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. This FedNor investment will enable the CBHC to construct exhibit development and events spaces, a production studio and control room, an archival research and program area, as well as a traveling and rotating exhibit. … Read more
Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada is providing a repayable contribution of $216,487 to MetricAid Inc. The funding will be used to create and market an innovative, safe and secure software product that will help address scheduling challenges facing healthcare providers in the United Kingdom. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.
The Government of Canada highlighted the results of its $10.4 million investment in Northern Ontario communities supporting the renovation, expansion and improvement of existing community and cultural infrastructure, including support to ensure a better future for Indigenous Peoples and promote a clean growth economy. The funding supported 167 community projects, including upgrades to parks, playgrounds, recreation … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $228,500 for the IION-Canadore Skills Training in Advanced Manufacturing & Production (icSTAMP) initiative, a two-year pilot project aimed at supporting skills training in advanced manufacturing and increasing technology adoption within industry. The … Read more
Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) announced a $20,000 investment from the Government of Canada towards the 2018 TELUS Cup, Canada’s 40th annual national midget ‘AAA’ hockey championship, and is being held April 23-29 at the Sudbury Community Arena. The full release is available online. Call 705-507-0539.
Liberal MP Anthony Rota (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) announced tthe Government of Canada is investing $27,225 to enable the Township of Coleman to co-ordinate and host the inaugural Green Mining Conference. Taking place September 12-14, 2018, in the Town of Cobalt, the Green Mining Conference will help showcase the region’s mining and mineral potential, while promoting sustainable development throughout the area. The … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) were in Thunder Bay to unveil the PGSNO, an economic development plan that will help guide future Government of Canada activities and investments in Northern Ontario. The PGSNO is focused on three key areas: supporting innovation; growing companies; … Read more
