TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Starting Tuesday, August 15, riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch. “The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way …
Whitehorse – Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced an investment of up to $8.4 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support …
Delta – With growing labour and skills shortages across the country, many Canadian employers are struggling to fill jobs that are essential to their operations. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from …
Ottawa – The Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada funding program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Built on the premise that environmental good must follow harm, the program provides an effective way of responding to environmental damage by directing funds received from fines, court orders, and voluntary payments from environmental violations, to carry out projects that …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was at 5207 Dundas St. W. to celebrate the start of construction of new rental homes as part of the Housing Now Initiative – creating new mixed-income complete communities on City-owned land. The Mayor was joined by the following dignitaries at the ground-breaking: Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) Abi Bond, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City of …
New projects will introduce women and young people to well-paying careers in one of the province’s most in-demand industries ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is investing $3.6 million to support three innovative projects to help over 2,200 women and young people across Ontario prepare for meaningful and well-paying careers in the construction trades. Led by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades …
Government of Canada invests nearly $1M to help local companies with big solutions commercialize, expand their markets, and promote clean growth Lunenburg – With an ocean sector estimated to grow to over $25 billion by 2030, Atlantic Canada is poised to be a key player in the industry worldwide. In Nova Scotia, a trio of companies are expanding to deliver …
Brampton – Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with the members of the GT20 Canada Cricket Tournament in Brampton. He said : “What a pleasure to stop by the venue. I absolutely love cricket and I’m so proud of the popularity the sport is gaining across Ontario! All the best to all six teams competing in the tournament!“
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut. The two signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in areas like infrastructure, health care, and employment training. Premier Akeeagok said: “Thank you to my friend and fellow Premier Doug Ford for your strong support of Nunavut and Northern Canada.“
Halifax – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, has offered federal help for agri-sector. She said: “Collaboration with all levels of government is critical. Thank you, Mike Savage, Chair of the Big City Mayors’ Caucus of Federation of Canadian Municipalities, for meeting with me and for all the work you do for Halifax, especially in times of fires and …
