KINGSVILLE — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million over four years to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers (IAWs) who work in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food sector and provide them with stronger supports during their stay here. These include translation supports, expanding or introducing transportation services, and supporting cultural and recreational activities. …
TILBURY – The Ontario government unveiled a new battery storage project in southwestern Ontario that will provide reliable and affordable clean energy to families and businesses. Once built, the Tilbury Battery Storage Project will store 80 megawatts of power equivalent to powering 80,000 thousand homes. Walpole Island First Nation has partnered with Boralex to advance this project, which will begin construction later this year …
Alberta – The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00pm Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2025. Due to its high elevation and harsh winters, Chief Mountain only operates from May to September. Travellers can use the Carway port of entry, Del Bonita port of entry or Coutts port of entry …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million over five years to fund five Indigenous focused projects aimed at preventing child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will help over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as service providers, across Canada by providing them with the tools to build safe, supportive relationships. This …
Ontario – Jill Dunlop, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessment results: “This EQAO results show that, after years of disruption to foundational classroom learning resulting from the pandemic, student learning in Ontario is stabilizing as our government’s focus on core learning and practical skills development begins to be felt. …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $740,000 to improve accessibility and support people of all ages and abilities throughout the province. Through the Inclusive Community Grants Program, 20 projects will receive funding to improve community life for older Ontarians and people with disabilities. “Inclusive communities are important because they help people with disabilities and seniors participate in community life …
Burlington — The Ontario government is investing $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit entrepreneurship organization, to help 300 young entrepreneurs start a new business. This investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs with a focus on rural and Northern communities in Ontario. “Young entrepreneurs are vital to our future economy and our goal is to provide the tools, resources and …
Ottawa – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to providing a high-quality service experience for taxpayers and benefit recipients. To deliver on these efforts, the CRA is launching public consultations to hear from individuals, non-professional representatives, and tax intermediaries about their experiences with CRA services. The CRA service consultations 2024 will play an important role in further understanding the experiences of …
OTTAWA – Canada, like elsewhere around the world, has seen a rise in hate both on the streets and online in recent years. The federal government is committed to doing whatever it takes to protect everyone living in Canada as well as the resilient and diverse communities across the country to ensure that all can thrive while being their authentic …
Northwestern, ON – The federal and provincial governments announced a combined investment of over $4.2 million to support the construction of 102 affordable homes in Northwestern Ontario. The new homes are part of three separate projects owned and operated by Kenora District Services Board with a funding breakdown as follows: Pinewood Place, a 40-unit senior’s complex located at 285 Arthur Street, …
