NUNAVUT, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event, which brings unique challenges to businesses across the territories. CanNor has been there to support entrepreneurs and businesses since the beginning of the pandemic and continues to support their recovery by making strategic investments that help contribute to Canada s economic recovery.
Through its $15 million Northern Business Relief Fund as well as its $34.3 million portion of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, CanNor has supported small- and medium-sized businesses across the territories in an investment of over $31.3 million maintaining over 1,685 jobs and supporting 565 businesses. This funding has gone a long way to help Northern businesses survive the pandemic and position them for a strong recovery.
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The Government of Canada has provided $3.4 million to 28 community organizations to support official languages across Alberta, thanks to the Action Plan for Official Languages
EDMONTON, AB, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada s two official languages, English and French, are both an asset and a source of pride. The Government of Canada is committed to making investments that have real, meaningful impacts in the lives of Francophones, Francophiles and their communities, and to leading by example when it comes to promoting a bilingual Canada.
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), announced today that the Government of Canada has invested $3.4 million in 2020–2021 program funding to 28 organizations in Alberta. This represents a total increase in funding of 34 percent since 2018, and allows 2 new provincial organizations to access funding
/CNW/ - Our two official languages, English and French, are both an asset and a source of pride for all Canadians. This is why we support and encourage their.
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The Government of Canada s 2021 Budget provides for additional support for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to help the province s key economic sectors.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been disrupting the country s economy for over a year now. During these long months marked by unprecedented challenges, the Government of Canada has taken quick action to provide support to protect Canadians and boost businesses by adapting its response to the health crisis.
Economic development businesses and organizations represent the backbone of regional and community economies, generate good local jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. It is therefore essential to use the unique connection CED maintains with communities and local businesses to help these businesses quickly get back on their feet.
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Parliamentary Secretary Marie–France Lalonde confirms funding for official languages organizations in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is continuing to support its network of partners in order to enhance the vitality of official-language minority communities, while also contributing to innovation and excellence.
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), today reaffirmed the Government of Canada s support for 21 organizations in New Brunswick with an investment of more than $3.78 million in 2020–2021. That represents a 33-percent increase in funding provided directly to the province s organizations so they can play a greater role in maintaining the vitality of New Brunswick s Acadian and Francophone community. She made announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and