FCAC survey shows Canadians’ knowledge and understanding of open banking is low Ottawa – The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) published a report on the results of its public opinion research into Canadians’ awareness and understanding of open banking and financial technology (fintech) services. As part of its mandate, FCAC monitors and evaluates trends and emerging issues that affect …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians as all orders of government work together during the 2023 wildfire season. Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the effects are already widespread. The Government Operations Centre is working to coordinate the federal response to the wildfire situation across the country. Officials …
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing more than $1.3 million in 11 long-term care homes in Hamilton to help seniors with complex needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and supports in a home instead of a hospital. This is part of a $20 million investment in 2022-23 in 189 projects provincewide through a new Local …
Toronto – City of Toronto lifeguards are getting ready to return to nine City beaches on Saturday, June 3. The start of the City’s seasonal supervised beach program will see lifeguards on duty to supervise designated swim areas seven days a week, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., from Saturday, June 3 to Monday, September 4, at Bluffer’s Park, Cherry/Clarke, Centre …
The $6 million Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program provides top-up grants for the design and construction of fire-resilient and Net Zero Homes Lytton – On June 30, 2021, the Lytton Creek Wildfire destroyed the Village of Lytton and surrounding areas, causing tragic loss of life and forcing residents to flee their beloved community. In the first days of disaster response, …
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 2, 2023 – The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued to improve from a sales perspective in May 2023. Unfortunately, the supply of homes for sale did not keep up with the demand for ownership housing. Sales as a share of new listings were up dramatically compared to a year ago. This is a clear signal …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the first National Day Against Gun Violence: “Every Canadian deserves to feel safe – whether in their school, in their place of worship, or in their home. Today, as we mark the first National Day Against Gun Violence, we remember those whose lives were taken too soon by …
Ottawa – Every Canadian deserves good oral health care, yet one-third of Canadians are unable to visit an oral health professional because they do not have dental insurance. Last December, as the first step to help improve access to dental care, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit that allows eligible families to receive the financial support they need …
St John’s – The Government of Canada is helping businesses and workers across the country seize the economic opportunities associated with the global drive for clean growth — delivering good, middle-class jobs, strong local economies and clean air for generations to come. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, were joined by senior City of Toronto staff at Toronto City Hall to provide an update on shelter system capacity and services in Toronto. They urged other orders of government to create a fair, sustainable funding model …
