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1. Ingonish STEPping up regional tourism

   Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.

2. Projects funded through the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund

   Backgrounder: The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University was funded in the amount of $1,999,997 to launch the project “Collaborating to Prevent and Respond to Violence and Harassment at Work”.

3. Message from the Minister of Health – National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

   Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reflect on how we can better understand and address the needs of children affected by cancer, as well as their families and caregivers.

4. Lake Banook boosts profile as premiere paddling venue

   New and improved docks and boardwalk offer better experience for paddlers and spectators

5. Upgrades underway for the Hector Heritage Quay

   Improvements to the Ship Hector site will better tell the story of the first Scottish emigrants to come directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia

6. Upgrades will help Acadian arts and culture thrive in Chéticamp

   Atlantic Canada’s rich multicultural heritage is central to the region’s identity, and supports a strong, vibrant, and welcoming society that attracts visitors and newcomers from around the world. The Government of Canada is investing to ensure that Acadian community art and culture, and the French language, continue to flourish in Nova Scotia.

7. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island to Announce Implementation of National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence

   On August 2, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Early Years and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence on Prince Edward Island.

8. Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence

   Backgrounder – Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence.

9. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce $180 Million in Funding for Child Care Spaces in Public Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions

   Families across Canada are striving every day to give their children the best possible start in life. That is why the Government of Canada is working with our provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners on building a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that offers families better access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive child care and early learning opportunities, no matter where they live.

10. Governments of Canada and Manitoba to announce new investment to increase Manitoba’s licensed child-care capacity

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Winnipeg with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko, and Minister of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, Sarah Guilemard, to announce funding to expand child-care spaces in public schools and post-secondary institutions.

11. Government of Canada to announce investments in early learning and child care research and training

    Ya’ara Saks, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will be in Vancouver to announce project funding through the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program to improve services for families across Canada.

12. Investment in early learning helps create new licensed child care spaces in Ottawa

    Canadians know that child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care (ELCC) system that increases access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC programs and services.

13. Statement by Minister of Labour on World Day Against Child Labour

    Statement by Minister of Labour on World Day Against Child Labour

14. Fall River and Waverley will benefit from investments in community sports sites

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces is important for health and wellbeing in every corner of our country. Breathing new life into our communities also stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians.

15. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Waverley

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Waverley Amateur Athletic Association.

16. Porters Lake Community Centre will benefit from a recreation investment to increase program offerings

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces is important for health and wellbeing in every corner of our country. Breathing new life into our communities also stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians.

17. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Porters Lake  

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, will make an announcement regarding support for the Porters Lake Commnity Service Organization.

18. Trenton Park upgrades to entice residents, visitors to enjoy outdoor hot spots 

    As Canada moves toward a greener future, communities that rely on coal to fuel their economies are building up other sectors to continue growing and create local employment. For many, the tourism sector is already a key economic driver, and it is important that communities are resourced and ready to create offerings that highlight local strengths and assets.

19. Government of Canada to announce support for recreation upgrades in Pictou County

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement to support tourism growth for a local hot spot in Trenton.

20. Helping families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices 

    The early learning and child care sector continues to evolve in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better address the essential needs of children and families is key to continuing to improve early learning and child care services across Canada.

21. Government of Canada to announce investments in innovative early learning and child care practices

    Government of Canada to announce investments in innovative early learning and child care practices

22. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Ontario 

    Child care is not just a social policy - it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will benefit children and families from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

23. Cape Breton community works together to restore and revitalize green space

    Government of Canada supports inclusive, family-friendly recreation hub

24. Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

    Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

25. Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

    Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

26. Growth and community meet at the Cedar Event Centre

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economy is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

27. $10-a-day child care for families in Saskatchewan

    Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

28. Minister Gould to make child care announcement in Saskatchewan

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, will be making an important announcement regarding affordable child care in Saskatchewan.

29. New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a transformative investment of nearly $30 billion to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

30. Setting the stage for big changes at the Bella Rose Arts Centre

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

31. Sackville Community Arena scores upgrades to improve safety, accessibility

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

32. Government of Canada to announce support for a community arts centre in Halifax  

    Government of Canada to announce support for a community arts centre in Halifax

33. Renovations to Fairview Resource Centre will boost access to free programs for residents

    Fairview, Nova Scotia is home to over 17,000 residents—and a community hub that helps them thrive. The Fairview Resource Centre delivers programs ranging from senior and parenting support to skill-building and assistance with basic needs. To help the centre extend its free services to more members of the community, the Government of Canada is investing in accessibility and efficiency upgrades at the centre this year.

34. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Halifax 

    The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, will make an announcement regarding support for the Fairview Resource Centre.

35. Minister Gould announces funding for projects for the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth

    Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for almost three years. Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. As a result, many children and youth have struggled with social isolation. When services and supports are accessible and targeted at those who are experiencing negative impacts to their well-being from social isolation, they can help children and youth cope with these difficult challenges.

36. Backgrounder:  Social Development Partnerships Program  

    The Social Development Partnerships Program is a grants and contributions program that supports investments in not-for-profit organizations to help improve life outcomes for persons with disabilities, children and families, and other vulnerable populations. The program is divided into two components: the Disability component and the Children and Families component.

37. New ways to learn and be active for Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley communities

    Five Nova Scotia communities are building and upgrading spaces enjoyed by everyone from toddlers to seniors. A playground, a gallery, a park, a hall and a senior’s recreation centre are getting a boost from the Government of Canada to promote social interaction, learning and physical activity. Amenities like these are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities.

38. Backgrounder: New ways to learn and be active for Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley communities

    Five Nova Scotia communities are building and upgrading spaces enjoyed by everyone from toddlers to seniors. A playground, a gallery, a park, a hall and a senior’s recreation centre are getting a boost from the Government of Canada to promote social interaction, learning and physical activity. Amenities like these are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities.

39. Government of Canada to announce support for community and tourism development around the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement regarding support for five organizations along the Eastern Shore and in Musquodoboit Valley.

40. New dome in Cape Breton re-inflating hopes of expanded sport programming 

    Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region and hosting national sporting events can generate significant economic benefits by attracting visitors outside the traditional tourism season. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Health Recreation Complex Corporation (CBHRCC), in partnership with Cape Breton University (CBU), to revitalize the community’s multi-sport recreation facility.

41. Government of Canada to announce funding for community enhancements in Guysborough County

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement about several infrastructure and technology projects to enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.

42. Dartmouth benefits from trail upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

43. We’koqma’q and Potlotek First Nations are finding ways to help bring people back to public spaces 

    Cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

44. Cliffs of Fundy Geopark taking steps to attract visitors to this world-class destination

    Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are working hard to find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences that tell the stories of the region, and what makes it such a special visitor destination. The Government of Canada is supporting the expansion of an enhanced visitor experience at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark that explores the connections between geology, communities, culture, heritage and nature.

45. Upgrades in Middle Sackville will allow for program expansion, increased hosting capacity 

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

46. Government of Canada to announce funding for recreation facility upgrades in Middle Sackville

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, will make an announcement about recreation centre upgrades that will expand programming and help reconnect the community.

47. East Dartmouth BGC will benefit from a new outdoor space to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    East Dartmouth BGC will benefit from a new outdoor space to help bring people back to public spaces safely

48. North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

    North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

49. Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices - Backgrounder

    The following is a list of the approved early learning and child care innovation projects across Canada.

50. Backgrounder: Eastern Nova Scotia will benefit from new and modernized tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region

    Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.3 million in 13 projects to support the tourism sector on Cape Breton Island and in Guysborough County.