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  1. The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.
  2. Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, instructing the Assembly to take a new approach to negotiate a different final agreement.
  3. Today, on Persons Day, and the 95th anniversary of the historic Persons Case, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor General’s Awards (Persons Awards) in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
  4. Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.
  5. Over the past two days, the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness brought together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, organizations and leaders, as well as service providers and academics to discuss mental wellness.
  6. Minister Anandasangaree and Minister Boisonnault to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with 9 First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.
  7. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $4.7 million for nine 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, located in Alberta and Manitoba. Through this funding, the following projects will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.
  8. Nine organizations based in Alberta and Manitoba will implement projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.
  9. Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities.
  10. More than $13 million through PrairiesCan will support the region’s innovative, high-growth companies to ramp up production and enter new markets
  11. Piikani First Nation and Minister Hajdu to announce an infrastructure project for the Piikani Nation on October 17.
  12. MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets
  13. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
  14. On October 17, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta and Manitoba.
  15. October 15, 2024 Calgary, Alberta Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is taking further action on its Greening Government Strategy commitment to use 100 per cent clean electricity in federal buildings. This strategy supports green energy projects and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, leading Canada’s continued energy transition.
  16. Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will deliver remarks at the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness.
  17. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement on clean electricity.
  18. Up to $15.2 million in rent relief for affected businesses and the Municipality of Jasper allowing them to redirect financial resources towards recovery and rebuilding efforts.
  19. Reopenings support businesses and residents whose livelihoods rely directly and indirectly on hosting and guiding visitors to Jasper National Park.
  20. Jasper National Park Reopenings
  21. Ten communities across Alberta will have upgraded and more accessible buildings after a combined investment of almost $18 million from the federal and provincial governments.
  22. The federal government is investing $13,811,772 through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support upgrades in ten communities through three bundles of projects to improve accessibility, air quality, and building systems across Alberta. The Alberta government is investing $4,182,373 into these projects.
  23. On September 26, 2024, Chief Dwayne Laboucan of Driftpile Cree Nation, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the start of construction of the Mihtatikaw Sipiy Health and Wellness Facility.
  24. More than $8.4 million through PrairiesCan will accelerate the development of quantum applications and products, and maintain Alberta’s leadership in this emerging sector
  25. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for strategic investments aimed at growing quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent to solidify Alberta’s global leadership in this emerging sector.
  26. Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.
  27. Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.
  28. More than $4 million through PrairiesCan is enabling small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and communities to share their unique attractions and draw visitors from across Canada and around the globe
  29. Through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), the federal government is investing $108 million over three years to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in developing local tourism products and experiences to help more domestic and international visitors discover all that Canada has to offer.
  30. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for businesses, communities, and organizations in developing and sharing their local tourism products for visitors from across Canada and around the globe.
  31. The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST).
  32. This section of the river was officially designated in March 2024.
  33. Parks Canada and Alberta unveil new plaques commemorating the Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River.
  34. More than $15.6 million through PrairiesCan will increase access to equipment and testing facilities, expert advice, networking, and investment attraction for Alberta innovators
  35. PrairiesCan is investing $15,648,943 for 16 projects in Alberta through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program. Through this program, PrairiesCan is making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. These investments are expected to support more than 1,100 jobs and enable Alberta organizations to seize new opportunities that result from developing innovative products, services, and technologies.
  36. Today, in the lead up to Calgary Pride 2024, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lisa Hepfner, announced over $400,000 for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Alberta.
  37. The federal government has transferred more than $132 million to Alberta under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.
  38. The federal government and O’Chiese First Nation are investing more than $17.1 million to build a new bridge to the community and make a central community building more energy efficient.
  39. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investments for projects focused on ensuring Alberta businesses have what they need to innovate from start to finish.
  40. Canada is facing a housing crisis that is impacting lives and communities across the country. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford.
  41. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Alberta, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce an important milestone in the government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster
  42. On August 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Edmonton Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
  43. Communities throughout the country are adopting strategies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions from public transit systems.
  44. The Town of Olds Aquatic Centre and the Scott Seaman Sports Rink in Foothills County will become more energy efficient after an investment of $3.9 million from the federal government.
  45. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced a significant new project as part of NGen’s initiative to support 15 advanced manufacturing projects.
  46. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement will make an announcement.
  47. An essential community building in Paddle Prairie is taking steps to become greener and more accessible after an investment of $510,700 from the federal government.
  48. At 10:20 a.m. on August 1st, 2024, inmate Evin Sayer was apprehended by the Edmonton Police Service.
  49. Minister Guilbeault, Minister Boissonnault, Minister Loewen, Minister Nixon and Mayor Ireland, to provide statements on the wildfire situation in Jasper National Park
  50. Minister Guilbeault and President & CEO for Parks Canada, Ron Hallman, to speak on the wildfire situation in Jasper National Park