Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting residents and community leaders to become Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, a role that helps to inspire local participation and climate initiatives. Participants will receive training and support to empower them to work with residents and develop climate action projects that reduce greenhouse gases and reflect the needs and values of their communities. …
Ottawa – Forests and trees capture and store carbon, clean the air we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and help cool urban centers. Trees also play a vital role in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss and improve human wellbeing by creating more green spaces for recreational activities and sanctuaries for connecting with nature. The Government of …
Toronto – Oh, my gourd! The City of Toronto’s Pumpkin Parades will return to more than 45 City parks across Toronto on Wednesday, November 1. Residents of all ages can say a final farewell to Halloween while experiencing a spine-tingling spectacle of creative and bewitching carved pumpkins outdoors. This fun neighbourhood Halloween tradition began at Sorauren Park in 2004 and …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) and Selina Young, Director of the Indigenous Affairs Office and co-champions of the City of Toronto’s Women4Climate Mentorship Program, launched the call for applications for the City’s 2024 mentorship program. Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 20. Through Women4ClimateTO, the City offers a combination of mentoring, networking and collaborative learning opportunities …
Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition Canadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall Conference Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon, everyone. I’m delighted to be here today. I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered here on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People. Also, less than a ten-minute walk from here are the Chaudière Falls, which has …
Longueuil – From October 30 to November 2, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will be cohosting the fourth Space4Women expert meeting, which aims to promote and advance gender equality in the space sector. On November 3, the CSA will be hosting a panel featuring four experts in the global space community to discuss the highlights from the week’s meetings. They will …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has been ranked as a Top Green Fleet in the prestigious 2023 Green Fleet Awards competition, by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Fleet Management Association. This is the first time the City has received this award, and it is the only Canadian City to make the list. The Green Fleet Awards recognize …
The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to refresh community spaces and stimulate local economies Coquitlam – Safe and inclusive public spaces are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities and attract new visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting economic vitality. Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, announced …
CED provides the organization with $3.6 million in financial assistance to build a quantum communication infrastructure. Montréal – Support for the adoption, commercialization and export of quantum technologies not only helps Quebec organizations position themselves in this emerging field, but also strengthens Canada’s global leadership. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today …
Conservation partners receive funding from historic $30-million investment to protect local wetlands PICKERING — The Ontario government has invested over $925,000 in two projects led by conservation organizations to restore and enhance wetlands in the City of Pickering. These projects are among hundreds of local wetlands restoration projects that are helping to improve water quality, help prevent flooding and build …
