Ottawa – Starting July 4, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) are giving Ontario businesses a new option to pay their WSIB premiums. Ontario businesses with a business number can now report their insurable earnings and make WSIB account payments through their CRA My Business Account. Businesses can now take advantage of this …
Toronto – As Canada continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, unique investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for business and leisure travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Minister of Transport, Omar …
Funding includes support for year-round activities and seasonal favourites, including a new roller coaster Vancouver – Tourism experiences and attractions celebrate the best of British Columbia’s beauty and culture. They create job opportunities, stimulate local economies and make B.C. a destination of choice for visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada is taking action to help position iconic …
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, MP Ottawa-Vanier, and President of the Treasury Board, thanked South Korea for sending its firefighters. She said: “Canada and Korea have a deeply rooted friendship, and today is a symbol of that. Firefighters from South Korea have landed in Ottawa to help fight the wildfires across our nation. Thank you all, for your bravery, friendship, and …
Ottawa – This week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) hosted the first Five Eyes working group focused on export controls and sanctions enforcement with a view to enhancing global security. This forum brought together delegates from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and demonstrates the shared value and importance each country places on counter-proliferation and …
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with the Prime Minister of Grenada, the Foreign Affairs Minister, and the Consul General. He said: “We are committed to enhancing trade relations, healthcare opportunities and discussions on labour. Exciting times lay ahead for Grenada’s growth and prosperity!”
Victoria – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure of British Columbia, and Her Worship Marianne Alto, Mayor of the City of Victoria announced a joint investment of more than $293 million to redevelop the Belleville Terminal and improve the traveling experience for ferry passengers. The project will incorporate the highest energy …
Ottawa – The ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Summerside depart their homeport of Halifax, N.S., to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) on Operation REASSURANCE. The contribution of two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) to SNMCMG1 demonstrates Canada’s ongoing commitment to NATO’s high readiness continuous at-sea presence, and the Royal Canadian Navy’s leadership on the …
Ottawa – Before I talk about Canada and Chile, I want to take this chance to speak briefly about yesterday’s inflation data here in Canada. Inflation in Canada fell to 3.4 per cent in May—that is down from 4.4 per cent in April, and from a high of 8.1 per cent last June. Our economic approach is an approach of …
Ottawa – Electric vehicles (EVs) help keep our air clean and save drivers money. They also represent a major opportunity for Canadian workers and Canada’s economy as we build and power these vehicles right here at home. To help drivers feel confident in making the switch to an EV, the Government of Canada is building a coast-to-coast network of charging stations …
