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May 21, 2026

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Building Canada strong by investing in Wellington Extended Aeration Wastewater Treatment Plant

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities. The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. […]

March 5, 2026

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Government of Canada invests in youth employment in Canadian agriculture

Young Canadians are the future of the agriculture and agri-food sector. Helping youth gain practical experience in agriculture strengthens the workforce and contributes to Canada’s long-term food security. At the Atlantic Grains Council Cereals and Oilseeds 2026 conference on Thursday, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to […]

February 19, 2026

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Canada’s leadership praised at NATO Parliamentary Conference: MP Malette

Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette returned home this week following a two-day conference of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Association in Brussels, Belgium. The sessions, held at NATO Headquarters, brought together a delegation of 12 Parliamentarians from all recognized parties in the House of Commons, along with representatives from the Senate. “Among […]

August 8, 2025

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Prime Minister Carney announces pay raises for the Canadian Armed Forces

Prime Minister Mark Carney at an announcement at CFB Trenton on Aug. 8. Photo: Lars Hagberg. Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. In June, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an investment of over $9 billion to support the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and support they […]

July 7, 2025

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DND reaffirms $850M in CFB Trenton upgrades to host new Husky aircraft

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (L) confirmed on Monday that $850 million in capital upgrades will go ahead at CFB Trenton to accommodate Canada’s new fleet of nine CC-330 Husky strategic tanker transport aircraft. By: Derek Baldwin, Belleville Intelligencer Canadian Forces Base Trenton will see up to $850 million in new construction to enable […]

June 18, 2025

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Bay of Quinte MP Malette appointed to National Defence committee

Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette is one of 10 Members of Parliament who have been appointed to the Standing Committee on National Defence. The committee will be responsible for studying legislation and examining topics and issues related to our military, its bases, and our national and international operations. The House of Commons Standing Committee […]

April 29, 2025

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Belleville’s Malette wins Bay of Quinte as Liberals retain power

Retired federal Liberal cabinet minister Lyle Vanclief, left gives Bay of Quinte candidate Chris Malette supportive words Monday, April 29, 2025 in Belleville.  Malette won the riding with roughly four per cent more of the votes than Conservative incumbent Ryan Williams. Photo: Luke Hendry. By: Luke Hendry, Belleville Intelligencer After a dramatic federal election campaign […]