Exploring Theme: "Government Programs"

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency NationTalk: Whitehorse, Yukon – There is ample economic opportunity across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, in communities big and small. Tailored support that meets the unique needs of these communities drives sustainable growth and creates lasting opportunities for economic development in the North. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member...

NationTalk: Canadian Radio-television ad Telecommunications Commission – The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to 16 rural communities in Manitoba. In 2019, the CRTC launched the Broadband Fund to help connect rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada. To date, the fund has improved high-speed Internet and cellphone service in 270 communities, connecting essential...

Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques NationTalk: THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this...

NationTalk: The Manitoba government is investing $773,000 toward a new Indigenous incubator and accelerator program that will support the growth and success of Indigenous entrepreneurs, Indigenous Economic Development Minister Ian Bushie and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renee Cable announced today. “The Manitoba government is proud to support RRC Polytech’s new incubator and accelerator program...

The Globe and Mail: Business Development Bank of Canada is committing $250-million in financing, training and investment funding for companies led by Black, Indigenous and female entrepreneurs. The funds are aimed at addressing a lingering gap in support for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities who face obstacles because of systemic racism and discrimination, BDC said Wednesday. Despite a...

NationTalk: Third Annual Indigenous Business Gathering a Showcase of Province’s Indigenous Business Sector Today, the Government of Saskatchewan hosts its third annual Indigenous Business Gathering at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The Ministry of Trade and Export Development brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, Crown corporations, institutions, and municipalities to promote Indigenous participation in the province’s...