This project will support the expansion of one of Canada’s most promising homegrown companies Ottawa – Semiconductors, often called chips or microchips, are critical to Canada’s national security, economy and technological interests and, more importantly, to Canadians’ daily lives, as they are essential to the functioning of phones, computers, cars and appliances. That is why the Government of Canada is …
Brampton – Discover Brampton and get active this summer with the Explore Brampton Youth Pass. The City of Brampton is offering up to 2,000 Explore Brampton Youth Passes for Brampton residents aged 12-16 years old. Passholders will have free fares on Brampton Transit and gain free access to select Brampton Recreation drop-in programs, including swimming, skating and select sports. The …
New investments will help fill jobs in the skilled trades and health care MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $25 million over three years in its flagship immigration program to support doubling the number of skilled immigrants the province can welcome to tackle the labour shortage and help build Ontario. “Our government is ready to welcome more skilled …
Canada and Ontario investing $10 million to help food-processors lower electricity costs TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help food processing businesses increase energy efficiency and lower their costs. The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative is a new, cost-share initiative to help food …
Ottawa—The Government of Canada has launched an engagement initiative called An Immigration System for Canada’s Future. Engaging a broad range of partners and stakeholders with diverse perspectives will help inform a vision for how our immigration system can strengthen communities across the country. The initiative will also include a review of current policies and programs. As another important part of this …
OTTAWA – Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau released Charity Begins with Fairness: More to Explore. This report is in response to the request made by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, in August 2021, after the Government of Canada’s National Summit on Islamophobia. The Minister asked the Ombudsperson to examine concerns raised by certain Muslim-led charities, engage other registered …
Ontario – The Ontario government is providing $5.5 million to small municipalities impacted by significant weather-related events in 2022. Funding will assist with the clearing of downed trees and other debris as well as forest regeneration to protect against future weather risks like forest fires. Recipients include: Addington Highlands Township $54,975.26 Municipality of Tweed $1,203,801.74 Municipality of Marmora and Lakes …
WATERLOO — The governments of Ontario and Canada are welcoming a $40 million investment by VueReal Inc., a made-in-Ontario start-up located in Waterloo. This investment, supported by $10.5 million in joint funding, will boost local manufacturing, strengthen cleantech innovation and create 75 new, good-paying jobs. “VueReal’s investment is a vote of confidence in Ontario’s world-class workforce and advanced manufacturing sector,” said Vic Fedeli, …
$6.9 Million investment will expand the Investing in Women’s Futures Program to 10 new locations NEWMARKET – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province to create more economic opportunities for women. This expansion is part of a $6.9 million investment over three years to enhance the program and help …
Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc — We honour the experiences of Survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and acknowledge the continued impacts on the intergenerational Survivors. Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Colleen Erickson, Board Chair of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), are pleased to jointly announce $12.5 million in …
