September 29, 2024Calgary, Alberta 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. Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament…
Read moreThe Tourism Growth Program (TGP) is a key element of the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, which builds on Canada’s inherent strengths and unique qualities while using a whole-of-government approach to realize the full potential of the tourism industry. Through the TGP, the federal government is investing $108 million over three years to support Indigenous…
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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 September 27, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta – PrairiesCan Alberta’s tourism sector provides jobs and drives economic growth in small towns, major centres, rural and remote areas,…
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September 26, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta 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. Joining Minister…
Read moreSeptember 26, 2024 Calgary, Alberta Canada Border Services Agency The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2025. Due to its high elevation and harsh…
Read morePrairiesCan 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…
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