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Category Archives: Alberta

Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for Alberta workers

December 15, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta – 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 inclusive and accessible training opportunities that help meet the need for skilled workers in high-growth fields that have anticipated workforce demands.…

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Minister Boissonnault to announce funding to bolster medical technology development in Alberta

December 18, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce support for Alberta’s health and medical technology sector to ramp up the commercialization of human mobility and home health innovations. Joining Minister Boissonnault will…

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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta

Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors December 18, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta – PrairiesCan Alberta is home to the youngest population in Canada and has the highest number of people moving to it from other provinces. With Alberta’s fast growing entrepreneurial culture…

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Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta

PrairiesCan is investing over $8.8 million for 11 projects in Alberta through several federal programs, including the Community Economic Development and Diversification program (CEDD); the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF); and the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program (RIE). These investments are expected to support over 1,600 jobs and approximately 4,500 training opportunities. Total PrairiesCan funding of…

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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investment to support Alberta’s health technology sector

Over $2.1 million through PrairiesCan will enable Alberta technology firms to ramp up commercialization of in-demand mobility and home health technologies.   December 19, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta – PrairiesCan Small- and medium-sized health technology companies play a vital role in developing innovative solutions that contribute to the quality of life of Canadians of all…

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Canada signs more than $1 billion bilateral agreement with Alberta to improve health care over three years

This investment will increase access to a primary health provider, reduce wait times for mental health services, and provide greater access to health data. December 21, 2023 | Calgary, Alberta | Health Canada Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That…

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