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Small Business Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for Ottawa—Vanier for her important question. The My Main Street initiative is very important to small businesses and to our communities. My Main Street, delivered through the Canadian Urban Institute, is going to deliver $15 million to small businesses on main streets and to the organizations that support them.
May 31st, 2024House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, in response to part (a), the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario, delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in southern Ontario. Its mandate covers the region as defined by 37 Statistics Canada census divisions.
May 1st, 2024House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Tourism Industry Mr. Speaker, I am glad to have the opportunity to talk about the great announcement made today by my colleague, the Minister of Tourism, that will grow the tourism sector. The newly launched tourism growth program will support expanding and developing local tourism businesses from coast to coast to coast.
November 20th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act moved that Bill C-52, An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
October 27th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Small Business Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the heart of Canadian communities, and our government is delighted to support small businesses like Mādahòkì Farm, which I had the pleasure of visiting with the member for Nepean. It offers a unique indigenous experience and a marketplace for local indigenous entrepreneurs.
October 19th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Business of the House Mr. Speaker, it has already been mentioned, but I would like to confirm that Tuesday, October 17, shall be an allotted day.
October 5th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to establishing a made-in-Canada plan for electric vehicles, and I would like to thank APMA for its innovation and its leadership. In Canada, we have strong advantages. They are the power of people, the enormous potential and the ability to turn ideas into reality.
June 19th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I am tabling the government's responses to Questions Nos. 1302 to 1315.
April 24th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Kitchener—Conestoga for his tireless advocacy. Rural businesses, organizations and communities contribute significantly to strengthening the Canadian economy. Community Futures Development Corporations offer on-the-ground support that enables rural businesses to thrive.
February 13th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) plays numerous roles in southern Ontario, including that of co-investor, champion, convenor, collaborator, pathfinder and intelligence source. This requires officials at every level of the Agency to regularly engage with numerous stakeholders through various channels.
January 30th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, in response to part (a) of the question, with regard to funding provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to the Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), operational funding to CFDCs is allocated based on a model that utilizes metrics including those attributed to the size of the service area, investment fund activity and the provision of business services, and included specific allocations for CFDCs designated as operating in an Official Language Minority Community.
January 30th, 2023House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Historic Places of Canada Act moved that Bill C-23, An Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources and cultural and natural heritage, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
December 2nd, 2022House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Regional Economic Development Madam Speaker, the investments that we have made and continue to make through the fall economic statement will grow the Canadian economy. We are drawing investors through the Canada growth fund, and we are upscaling and training workers toward a low-carbon economy through a sustainable jobs plan.
November 4th, 2022House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.
October 27th, 2022House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal
Small Business Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I am rising in the House as the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and I wish to acknowledge that I am honoured, excited and grateful to take on this new role. I want to thank the member for Kitchener South—Hespeler for her advocacy for small businesses.
October 20th, 2022House debate
Filomena TassiLiberal