Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “A big thank you to all the officers across Ontario who will be working hard this Victoria Day long weekend to keep us safe.” Police had said earlier that officers in riot gear will be on standby if Victoria Day celebrations in Toronto’s east end turn violent like last year. Increased police presence …
Ottawa – In keeping with its mandate to protect the health and safety of Canadians and the environment, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers. This direction follows today’s release of …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), for the Translation (TR) group. Upon ratification, this four-year agreement would apply to approximately 850 members and provide general economic increases as well as group-specific increases for employees until April 2026. In addition, the agreement would provide a …
Winnipeg – Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and James Teitsma, Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced a joint investment of more than $13.1 million to upgrade ventilation systems in 32 schools and healthcare facilities across Manitoba. In Winnipeg, 20 schools and healthcare facilities will see upgrades because …
Province adding 12 roundtrips per week between Union Station and Niagara Falls NIAGARA – To connect more people to jobs, housing and Canada’s top tourist destination, the Ontario government is increasing GO train service between Union Station and Niagara Falls, with more express service between Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto. “The expansion of GO train service between downtown Toronto and Niagara …
Brampton – The Government of Canada today announced it is delivering on the Budget 2023 commitment to lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses by finalizing new agreements with Visa and Mastercard, while also protecting reward points for Canadian consumers offered by Canada’s large banks. Small businesses pay fees to process credit card transactions, with the largest component being …
Suit claims that drip pricing increases the cost of tickets online at Canada’s largest theater operator GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Cineplex for advertising movie tickets at a lower price than what many consumers actually have to pay. The Bureau alleges that Cineplex is breaking the law by adding an additional fee that raises the …
$32 million investment helping long-term care homes provide a broader range of healthy menu options BRAMPTON — The government of Ontario is investing an additional $32 million this year to expand healthy menu options for long-term care residents, including a broader range of culturally inspired meals. This investment builds on the 15 per cent – or over $40 million – increase …
Kitchener – The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario announced an investment of over $46 million to support the construction of 267 new affordable housing units across Ontario. Over $30 million is from the Government of Canada and over $15 million is from the Province of Ontario. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, was joined …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting industry partners in reducing emissions, including by adopting cleaner and more efficient processes. By developing more sustainable practices, Canadian industry is meeting global demand for low-carbon products while creating good jobs in communities across the country. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, opened funding applications for industrial facilities under …
