Gatineau – Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote: “Tonight, we received formal notice that the membership of the ILWU Canada has voted in favour of the deal negotiated on July 30. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association …
Edmonton – The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks. Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until September 29. The Government of Alberta and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have reopened the program recognizing that wildfires and extremely dry conditions have affected many farmers and ranchers since …
Brampton – As part of the Region of Peel’s essential construction in downtown Brampton, from August 14, 7 am until September 8, 7 pm, Main Street and Queen Street in downtown Brampton will be closed to vehicle traffic. This closure will allow the Region to replace the necessary aging watermains and sanitary sewers. The City is working to ensure impacts to …
Ontario – Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre visited the Sai Dham Food Bank. Poilievre spoke about several issues. he said since 2015, motor vehicle theft in Toronto has gone up by 216.94%, and nationwide, car theft has increased by 34%. He showed concerned about these topics.
Ottawa – The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, met with Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, as well as stakeholders and industry representatives from national and provincial beef, cattle and crops sectors on August 2, 2023, to discuss ways to expand exports and the economic growth of the sector, while ensuring the region remains a global leader …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is moving forward with consultations to advance key budget priorities to grow the clean economy and ensure tax fairness for Canadians and Canadian businesses. These consultations advance key components of the government’s clean economy plan to create new opportunities for Canadian workers today and for generations to come. The government is also consulting on …
St. John’s – Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevent them from participating in economic, social, and political aspects of life. Supporting organizations that represent these communities helps to build a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Minister O’Regan, St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, …
Bowen Island –Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island, announced a joint investment of more than $2.1 million to improve drinking water infrastructure on Bowen Island. This investment will enable the connection of the existing Eagle Cliff Water System to the …
Lethbridge – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Blaine Hyggen, Mayor of Lethbridge, announced a joint investment of $134,813 to support planning work for the full transition of the city’s transit fleet to zero emission buses. This investment in the creation of an Implementation Roadmap will help the community reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
Victoria – British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and ranchers can better prepare for and mitigate impacts of climate change, while continuing to support the province’s food security and a sustainable environment through funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Funding is available via the Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program. The BMP Program is now open for its first round …
