Agencies and recruiters who exploit workers will face the toughest penalties in Canada AMHERSTBURG— The Ontario government is protecting vulnerable and temporary foreign workers by requiring temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters to have a licence to operate in the province as of January 1, 2024. Inspections by Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development officers have shown that …
Ontario – Ontario is starting pre-development work with Bruce Power to site the first large-scale nuclear build in a generation to help meet rising electricity demand with reliable, emissions-free power that will support electrification and power Ontario’s economic growth. Impact Assessment New large-scale nuclear projects in Canada are currently subject to a federal Impact Assessment (IA). The federal Impact Assessment Agency of …
BRAMPTON – The City Clerk’s Office, Service Brampton, and Marriage Ceremonies have temporarily relocated from Brampton City Hall to the West Tower, 41 George Street South, due to essential repairs taking place at the City Hall parking garage this summer. All services continue to be available during the construction and have been relocated to the West Tower: • Marriage ceremonies: …
Process will ensure equitable outcome that maintains high-quality services TORONTO — Ontario is appointing five members to a transition board that will make recommendations to the government on a range of restructuring matters related to the dissolution of the Regional Municipality of Peel in order to make Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon independent municipalities by January 1, 2025. The five members who have …
Delta – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Delta, Ravi Khalon, Minister of Housing and Government House Leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Delta North, and Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools for the Delta School District, announced a joint investment of more than $1.1 million to improve ventilation in …
Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface–Saint Vital, announced a total investment of up to $7.7 million for the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund, MMF will receive up to $7.2 million to help Red River Métis farmers …
New strategy will foster growth and competitiveness of the tourism industry Niagara – Tourism powers the Canadian economy, creating good jobs in every region of the country, from rural and remote communities to the largest cities. Tourism is also highly inclusive. Compared to other sectors, it employs a higher proportion of women, youth and newcomers. Canada has something for everyone: …
Changes to address biases and barriers in public service staffing Gatineau – The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) announced the coming into force of the final 2 amendments to the Public Service Employment Act. The changes are part of several legislative amendments that came into force in stages, all with the goal of creating a more inclusive and diverse public service …
Ottawa – Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of people across Canada. Every year, the country faces increasing record-breaking climate events, including wildfires, extreme heatwaves and floods, on top of slow onset climate impacts, such as thawing permafrost and rising sea levels. Working together to reduce risk from the changing climate will keep Canadian communities …
Port-Daniel-Gascons – The Government of Canada is committed to keeping Canadians safe and building a green economy while creating good middle-class jobs. This is why we are improving rail safety, particularly in the face of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Diane Lebouthillier, announced a multi-year …
