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Ontario Investing in the Success of Rural Communities
January 21, 2025 Province announces new rural economic development program, investments in housing-enabling infrastructure at annual ROMA conference Toronto — The Ontario government has announced new measures that continue its historic support for rural communities and residents at the 2025 annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. These measures include a new Rural Economic Development Strategy […]
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Read MoreCritical transportation infrastructure vulnerabilities place lives and prosperity at risk, Senate report finds
December 6, 2024 Ottawa – Canada is not ready to face the consequences of climate change on its transportation hubs and supply chain network, which threatens public safety and the country’s long-term economic prosperity, the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications said in its latest report. Critical transportation infrastructure across the country is vulnerable to extreme […]
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Read MoreFederal government establishes council to deliver Canada’s first National Infrastructure Assessment
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Ottawa, Ontario, December 3, 2024 — Today, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, announced the new Canadian Infrastructure Council, an expert advisory body that will deliver the country’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA). The NIA will support Canada’s long-term infrastructure planning and decision-making by compiling data and […]
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Read MoreGinoogaming First Nation Declare a State of Emergency after Engineering Inspection Recommends Immediate Closure of Making Ground River Bridge
November 6, 2024 GINOOGAMING, ON: Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN) Chief and Council issued a Band Council Resolution on Friday, November 1, 2024 declaring a state of emergency with respect to their decision to close Blueberry Street to all vehicular traffic leading to the Making Ground River Bridge. The declaration comes after an engineering inspection by […]
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Read MoreGinoogaming First Nation declares state of emergency over bridge deterioration -CBC
Nov 06, 2024 Engineering inspection recommends Making Ground River Bridge be closed to traffic Ginoogaming First Nation has declared a state of emergency after an engineering inspection showed the bridge leading to the community should be closed to traffic. The community announced the state of emergency on Wednesday, after WSP Engineering made the recommendation to […]
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Read MoreOntario Releases Lease Agreement with Therme Canada
October 03, 2024 TORONTO — The Ontario government has published its lease agreement with Therme Canada, outlining the significant benefits of this agreement for the people of Ontario as the province continues rebuilding Ontario Place into a world-class, year-round destination. These benefits include, at a minimum, nearly $2 billion in estimated revenue contributions from Therme […]
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Read MoreA sustainable enhancement of shoreline in Hiawatha First Nation
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, September 25, 2024 —Hiawatha First Nation has received over $430,000 through the Natural Infrastructure Fund to restore more than 3 kilometers of shoreline along Rice Lake to protect wildlife and reduce shoreline erosion. By working with nature, the Hiawatha First Nation is supporting and protecting […]
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Read MoreConstructing a wetland in Nipissing First Nation to support vital plant species
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Nipissing First Nation, Ontario, September 10, 2024 — Nipissing First Nation has received $90,000 through the Natural Infrastructure Fund to construct a wetland that can convert nutrient-rich wastewater into environmentally-safe non-potable water, for growing ecologically significant plant species. Wetlands store carbon; help communities prevent floods, droughts, and adapt to […]
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Read MoreCaldwell First Nation and the Federal Government partner to upgrade the Hillman Marsh Southern Dyke and protect nearby communities
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Leamington, Ontario, August 28, 2024 — Caldwell First Nation is upgrading the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke to protect vulnerable lands, after an investment of over $15 million from the federal government. A dyke is an embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from overflowing onto land. It is a […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Leamington
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Leamington, Ontario, August 27, 2024 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament for York South, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, and Chief Mary Duckworth of the Caldwell First Nation. Date: August […]
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