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Supporting global expansion of Canadian creative businesses at the Atlantic International Film Festival

HALIFAX, September 13, 2024 The Government of Canada is dedicated to supporting Canadian creative businesses and organizations in boosting their global presence and expanding their international exports. The Creative Export Canada program not only strengthens Canada’s economy but also promotes our creative professionals. Today, Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament (Halifax West), announced a $90,000…

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Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations reach historic agreement with Canada and British Columbia to support First Nations-led child and family services

September 12, 2024 — Port Hardy, British Columbia Galgapothla: standing together, holding hands, lifting each other up In a historic ceremony held today in Port Hardy, B.C., home of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations, Chief Leslie Walkus of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nations and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Council members, alongside the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable…

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Governments of Canada and British Columbia partner to improve contraception and diabetes coverage for residents

Governments will work together to provide universal access to contraception, diabetes medication, and hormone replacement therapy. September 12, 2024 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Health Canada Canadians should have access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. In 2021, over a quarter of British Columbia (BC) residents…

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First tripartite memorandum of understanding signed on early learning and child care for First Nations

September 12, 2024       Vancouver, British Columbia     Employment and Social Development Canada Access to high-quality, inclusive child care has a profound influence on children’s language skills and identity. First Nations children, families and communities benefit greatly from culturally based early learning and child care opportunities rooted in self-determination and in the implementation of First Nations’ laws,…

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Government of Canada supports the Nanaimo Museum

NANAIMO, British Columbia, September 12, 2024 Museums are vital in preserving and sharing the history and cultural heritage of our communities. Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced an investment of $230,000 for new cultural programming and outreach at the Nanaimo and District Museum Society (Nanaimo Museum). He made this…

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