Mona Fortier
Hon. Mona Fortier
Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier
Newsletter
June 7, 2024
A word from your MP

Dear Residents,

June is well underway, and we have a few weeks of work left in the House of Commons before we adjourn for the summer. This week, we passed Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare, which is now before the Senate. We are working to ensure free access to contraceptives and diabetes medications for Canadians who need them, as costs should not be a barrier to a healthy life. We also continued debating the 2024 Budget.

On June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day took place, and Prime Minister Trudeau travelled to Deauville, France, with a Canadian delegation to commemorate the anniversary. We have a responsibility to remember the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and our allies to defend our values. 

This week also includes two important environmental days. Wednesday, June 5, was World Environment Day, and Saturday, June 8, will be World Oceans Day. It is important to reiterate our commitment to combating climate change. We are helping communities prepare for the impacts of climate change with one of the largest investments of $530 million dedicated specifically to climate adaptation; building more net-zero housing; and reducing our emissions so our children can breathe clean air.

With the summer season approaching and the importance of tourism as an economic development sector for Ottawa-Vanier and the National Capital Region, I met with the team from Ottawa Tourism, led by Michael Crockatt. We discussed the opportunities and challenges facing Ottawa’s tourism sector. Tourism generates and contributes millions of dollars to Ottawa’s economic prosperity, and we discussed ways the federal government can support Ottawa’s tourism sector to help it reach its full potential.

As we approach Canada Day on July 1, you can pick up a Canadian flag poster for your yard to show your Canadian pride.

To order a poster: Contact our office at 613-998-1860 or by email at [email protected].
REMINDER!
Nominations for His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation Medal

Nominations are now open for the Coronation Medal of His Majesty King Charles III! As Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, I am delighted to participate as a nominating partner with 20 medals awarded to deserving recipients from our community.

Eligible candidates must meet the following national criteria:
  • Have made a significant contribution to the country, a province, a territory, a region or a community, or have accomplished something abroad that brings credit to Canada, and
  • Be alive on 6 May 2023, the date of Her Majesty's Coronation. The medal may be awarded posthumously, provided the nominee was alive on that date
Members of the community are invited to nominate outstanding candidates who have made a difference in the community for the King Charles III Coronation Medals. Nominations will be accepted until July 31, 2024.

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages Component: Deadline June 11th

The Indigenous Languages Component supports the efforts of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages. With the distinction-based funding approach in place, First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation are working with the Department in implementing their own language revitalization strategies to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous Languages.

Special Measures for Journalism — Canada Periodical Fund: Deadline July 12th

The Special Measures for Journalism component of the Canada Periodical Fund provides financial support to Canadian print magazines, print community (non-daily) newspapers and digital periodicals, to enable them to overcome market disadvantages. The Fund ensures Canadians have access to diverse Canadian editorial content in printed magazines, printed community newspapers and digital periodicals.

Canada Arts Training Fund: Deadline June 30th

The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) supports arts training in Canada and contributes to the development of future artists and cultural leaders. The CATF provides financial support for the ongoing operations of Canadian arts organizations that specialize in training artists for professional national or international artistic careers, at the highest levels.


2024-2025 Veteran and Family Well-being Fund: Applications are open!
 
Veterans Affairs Canada launched a new call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund.
 
Across the country, organizations are developing new and innovative ways to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.
 
Created in 2018, the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund provides organizations doing this important work with funds to implement initiatives and conduct research on areas like Veteran homelessness, mental health, the transition to life after service, and more. A portion of the funding will be allocated to organizations and initiatives that support Veteran health, research, employment, as well as women, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans.

Applications will be accepted until Friday 12 July 2024. 
Enabling Accessibility Fund: Youth Innovation Component - Call for Proposals

Minister Khera launched a new call for proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund’s (EAF) Youth Innovation component.

Through this initiative, our Government is investing in projects identified by youth from across the country and providing opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, gain valuable experiences, and make a positive difference by improving accessibility within their communities.

 Through this CFP, Canadian youth between the ages of 15 to 30, are encouraged to become youth accessibility leaders (YALs).

The role of a YAL allows for youth to identify accessibility barriers within their communities, and then partner with a local organization on an accessibility project to secure up to $12,000 in funding to help address barriers in community spaces and workplaces and create a more inclusive environment for all.

The EAF program supports our Government’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), which is focused on reducing poverty among persons with disabilities, helping persons with disabilities find good quality jobs, facilitating easier access to federal programs and services, and building accessible and inclusive communities while fostering a sense of inclusion.  

Eligible organizations must submit their funding application(s) by November 1, 2024 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Click here to learn more! 
Enabling Accessibility Fund small projects component call for proposals
As part of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2024, today Minister Khera launched a new call for proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) small projects component.

Through this initiative, our government is investing $14.7 million to fund approximately 150 small scale construction projects that will create more inclusive and accessible spaces; help persons with disabilities access good quality jobs; and help persons with disabilities fully participate and meaningfully contribute to our society and economy.

The EAF program supports small-scale construction, renovation and retrofitting projects across Canada that have a quick impact to increase accessibility in community spaces or workplaces.

Eligible projects may receive a grant of up to $125,000. Examples of projects include: building ramps, accessible doors and accessible washrooms; installing lifts and elevators; constructing multi-sensory rooms and accessible playgrounds; building accessible parking and drop-off areas; and installing accessible electric vehicle charging stations.

Applications close on July 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT.  Government of Canada launches a call for proposals and invests in projects that increase accessibility in communities across Canada
In the community 

Now open | Take in the views and see what’s new at the NCC River House! 🌊
📍 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
🏊‍♀️ Swimming open daily: Lifeguards on duty daily from 7 am to 7 pm
🥗 Food services open daily from 11 am to 9 pm
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New this year
💧Water taxi: Tuesday to Friday: 12 pm to 7 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm
🚍Greyline Bus Tours: Hop-on, hop-off tours Monday to Thursday. Buses run every hour.
🚲Bike parking: Two new bike parking lots; additional bike racks added.
🚼Changing facilities: Universally accessible showers, lockers and family change room.
♿Universal access to the water: A new chair lift has been installed for safe water access.
See you on the docks!
More details: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ncc-river-house...


NextUp Prezdential Basketball

NextUp is Prezdential Basketball’s brand new program to help teens reach their full potential. Sessions include 1 hour of basketball training and 1 hour of life skills with a focus on essential skills rarely taught in classrooms such as organization, financing, mental health, and cooking. The program is co-run by Bhanu Loganathan, a university-level basketball player and Nick Cholmsky, a professional mental health at McGill University. Our program provides teens with the tools necessary to transition to the next stage of their lives, whether that be high school, post-secondary education, or the workforce.

Who: Teens in age groups: 13-15 and 16-18
When: Fridays 9 - 11am (4 sessions beginning July 5th)
Where: Ottawa Technical Secondary School
Cost: Free!
Click here to register
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