Federal Funding

• High-rise projects are popping up around Halifax. But why are they getting built this way?

  Halifax eyes new high-density communities to ease its housing crisis, but planners warn it could take 10–15 years before real progress is seen.

  Canada

  May 16
  
• Ottawa ‘showering’ eastern provinces with cash, B.C. not getting ‘fair share,’ Eby says

  Premier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western Canada.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2024
  
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• Manitoba program helping sexual assault survivors loses federal funding

  On April 3rd, Ottawa's justice department notified Pinawa's Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre that funding for its sexual assault recovery and healing program ended March 31st.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2024
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• Federal funding creates human trafficking response team in Saskatoon

  The Saskatoon Police Service is creating a two-person response team that will support investigators and victims of human trafficking. The team is supported by new federal funding.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2024
• N.S. sexual health advocate ‘disappointed’ as federal funding ends for HIV self-testing kits

  Federal funding for HIV self-testing kit distribution is set to conclude at the end of the month, leaving sexual health advocates concerned about barriers to access.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2024
• CMHA Waterloo Wellington receives $245K boost for distress hotline

  The federal government is supporting CMHA Waterloo Wellington's Here 24-7 distress line with over $245,000 to address the gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion in Guelph.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024
• Prince Edward County mayor disappointed by denial of federal housing funds

  Mayor Steve Ferguson said the money from the federal government would have been important in addressing an ongoing housing crisis.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2024
• Regina Food Bank pushing feds to fully fund disability initiative

  If the Canada Disability Benefit is fully funded by the government, the Regina Food Bank believes it will lift qualified residents above the poverty line.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2024
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• More than $51M invested in water, wastewater infrastructure improvements across Sask.

  The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $51 million in spending on water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2024
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• Belleville, Ont. receives federal funding for housing conversion project

  Belleville secures $15M federal funding to convert old govt. building into 38 housing units, addressing critical housing shortages.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024