Splatsin – First Nations children thrive when they can stay with their families and their communities, surrounded by their culture and language. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we will continue to work towards self-determination for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Today, at a ceremony in Enderby, …
Ottawa – The CRTC is taking action to connect more rural, remote and Indigenous communities to the Internet. The CRTC is launching a consultation to improve its Broadband Fund, which helps bring high-speed Internet and mobile services to communities across Canada. The CRTC is proposing to make the application process faster and easier. The CRTC also wants to create a …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) was joined by Councillor Gary Crawford (Scarborough Southwest), Chair of the Budget Committee to highlight the City of Toronto’s recent budget investments to continue to build and improve Toronto’s central waterfront. The commitment will be realized, in part, through a multi-year investment in parks and community centres of more than $160 million …
New appointments maintain stability to deliver on government’s plan to build Ontario TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford named Michael Parsa as Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Nina Tangri as Associate Minister of Housing. “I’m thrilled to recognize Michael’s many contributions to our government and welcome Nina back to Cabinet,” said Premier Ford. “Michael will work day and night …
Candidates with knowledge of poverty-related issues or with lived experience of poverty are invited to apply Ottawa – Since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken action to fight poverty, support Canadians and strengthen the economy. The results speak for themselves: Canada’s overall poverty rate decreased substantially between 2015 and 2020, falling from 14.5% …
Edmonton – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is exploring safe, secure and innovative ways to deliver a better and faster border experience for travellers entering Canada. The Advance Declaration is available to all travellers arriving on international flights at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Express lanes are also available in the customs areas for travellers who complete their Advance …
Dire need for increased affordable housing options, further social supports BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is calling on the province to work with municipalities on a concrete plan to address the homelessness crisis. The City of Brampton is committed to working with all levels of government on a range of housing, social service and health solutions and is asking …
New bill proposes to amend law to further increase corporate transparency and accountability Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadians against money laundering and terrorist financing, deterring tax evasion and tax avoidance, and making sure Canada is an attractive place to conduct business. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, introduced proposed legislation in Parliament …
St Albert – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, announced more than $2.9 million in joint funding for the purchase of five zero emission school buses and related charging infrastructure to service the St. Albert Public School Division. These new electric …
TORONTO — Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has released Ontario’s 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. It is a plan that navigates ongoing global economic uncertainty with a responsible, targeted approach to help people and businesses today while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations. “Ontario’s economy remains resilient, but the road ahead continues to be uncertain,” said Minister …
