Mississauga – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to keeping communities connected, and building an economy that works for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains remain strong and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, …
CED to enable 14 organizations to meet growing aerospace industry needs. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield – Supporting the aerospace industry, a key component of our economy, is a priority of the Government of Canada. That is why Pascale St Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, accompanied by Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, announced a total of $32,571,736 in …
Victoria– Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability. Recently, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue its first fine, in the form of an …
Toronto – In response to the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing care for their pets, the City of Toronto has partnered with PetSmart Charities of Canada to support Indigenous pet owners facing barriers in accessing affordable veterinary care services. PetSmart Charities of Canada has issued a $160,000 grant to the City to provide Indigenous pet owners with …
Vancouver – Through the Greening Government Strategy, the Government of Canada is committed to being a global leader in government operations that are net zero, climate resilient and green. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, accompanied by Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced the Future Energy Solutions project, in British Columbia, …
Ottawa – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, has announced FedNor investments totalling $1,626,150 in support of eight different initiatives led by municipalities in Northwestern Ontario. Minister Hajdu was joined by Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River in making the announcement. These projects include community infrastructure development and expansion, critical studies and …
100 new projects will further protect wetlands across the province DURHAM — The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance wetlands across the province. This funding will help 14 conservation partners restore more than 2,400 acres of wetlands in Ontario, which combined is larger than Presqu’ile Provincial Park, near …
Agreement on joint support for electric vehicle and battery projects will attract economic growth and create thousands of good-paying jobs TORONTO — Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following …
New projects will help more than 2,600 people who face barriers to employment prepare for meaningful work in their community LONDON — The Ontario government is investing $2.5 million to support four free training projects to help 385 jobseekers and 2,300 students who face barriers to employment prepare for meaningful jobs with local businesses in London and across southwestern Ontario. Research …
Ottawa – The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects Canadians by supervising the compliance of federally regulated financial entities, such as banks, with their legislative obligations, codes of conduct and public commitments, and by strengthening Canadians’ financial literacy. In response to the challenges facing consumers in the current economic environment, FCAC has published a Guideline on Existing Consumer Mortgage Loans …
