Ontario Providing Taxpayers with $200 Rebate

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SCARBOROUGH — As part of the upcoming 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the government is supporting Ontario families struggling with the high costs of the federal carbon tax and interest rates by proposing to provide a $200 taxpayer rebate to all eligible Ontario taxpayers. To ensure families with children are not overlooked, the government is also proposing to provide families …

Ontario Helping Build More Homes in Sudbury

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SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing up to $34.9 million in water infrastructure to help enable the construction of 3,300 new homes in the City of Greater Sudbury. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities build, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and …

Ontario Moving Ahead to Build Bradford Bypass

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BRADFORD — The Ontario government has awarded a major contract to oversee the design, quality control, safety and delivery of the west section of the Bradford Bypass expressway, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to relieve gridlock, save commuters time and keep goods moving across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. “Our government is making real progress on our plan …

ON Welcomes $155M Boost to Its Growing EV Supply Chain

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WOODBRIDGE – The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier, to build a new 284,200 square foot facility in Woodbridge. The new facility will manufacture e-compressors, an essential component for electric vehicles, creating 300 jobs and strengthening the province’s growing end-to-end EV supply chain. “Our province has all of the elements necessary …

Ontario Calls for Immediate Federal Action on Bail Reform

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is calling on the federal government to urgently amend the Criminal Code by introducing concrete changes that will tighten bail legislation to protect public safety and keep repeat and violent offenders off the streets. “The federal government’s failure to restrict bail access and get tough on crime is making Ontario communities less safe,” said Graham McGregor, Associate …

Ontario Extending Gas, Fuel Tax Cuts to Keep Costs Down 

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ETOBICOKE — As part of the upcoming 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers and businesses by introducing legislation that would, if passed, extend the temporary rate cuts on the gasoline and fuel taxes for the fourth time, until June 30, 2025. These extended cuts would ensure the rates remain at 9 …

Feds, Anishinabek First Nations strengthen Indigenous-led education

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North Bay — Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Board, made announcement regarding self-governing, Anishinabek-led education. The event began with an opening prayer, followed by remarks by Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige. Minister Anandasangareeès announcement was followed by remarks from Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair, Kinoomaadziwin Education Body …

Ahead of winter travel check your passport validity, apply early

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Gatineau – With winter just around the corner, many Canadians are starting to look for international getaways for their vacations. Whether it is for the holidays or spring break, Service Canada encourages travellers to check their passport validity based on the destination’s entry and exit requirements, which may include a minimum validity period. The passport must meet those requirements. Planning ahead …

Canada partners with Laval University for new program

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Quebec – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the use of official languages in Canada and to ensuring that Canadians have access to information in the language of their choice. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a new partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Laval University to create a graduate microprogram …

New initiative to support climate resilient housing, infrastructure 

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Ontario —Communities across Canada will be able to build environmentally friendly, climate-resilient housing and infrastructure with support from the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI). Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, launched a suite of tools, resources, and support services that will be available, free of cost, to communities to help them adapt their infrastructure to changing …