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Category Archives: Alberta

Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

October 17, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program will reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. 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…

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Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

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. 2Spirit Manitoba Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba Project name: Being a Good Relative: Tools for 2Spirits and the Communities that Support Them Project description: This project will address barriers in cultural…

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Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and ensuring the inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ communities will create a better future for all Canadians.  Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and…

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MP Chahal announces federal investments to enable Calgary businesses to scale-up and create jobs

More than $13 million through PrairiesCan will support the region’s innovative, high-growth companies to ramp up production and enter new markets October 17, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan The Calgary region is rapidly emerging as one of North America’s top technology hubs and is home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies that…

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MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets

October 16, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for Calgary and area technology firms to access the resources, capital and support they need to scale-up and bring their products and services to new markets.…

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Minister Marci Ien to Announce 2023 and 2024 Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

October 16, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta— 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. Date:                 October 18, 2024 Time:                9:30am – 11:00…

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