KINGSTON — The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support the movement of people and goods in the Kingston area. Work is underway to resurface sections of the eastbound and westbound lanes on Highway 401 from Westbrook Road to Highway 15, along with all four ramps at the Sir John A. Macdonald interchange. “Highway 401 is a vital link …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto. “The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch …
Toronto – The City of Toronto released its 2023-2024 annual report outlining the significant progress made on the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan (HousingTO Plan) and 2022-2026 Housing Action Plan. The report also highlights areas where progress has stalled, pointing to action the City is taking within its jurisdiction and financial means, and emphasizing the need for significant new investments from …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $9.2 million in grants and funding to Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities, and organizations to support lasting economic prosperity. These investments are part of Ontario’s commitment to economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. “Our government understands that Indigenous partners are uniquely positioned to identify and seize opportunities that drive growth within their communities,” said Greg Rickford, Minister …
OTTAWA – The Ontario government is investing up to $1.47 million over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to support two employment training programs for low-income women in Ottawa. This investment will provide up to $1 million to support Francophone women through La Cité Collegiale’s employment skills program and up to $476,000 to support Indigenous women at Minwaashin …
Ontario – The Ontario government is providing nearly $1.7 million to help create 30 affordable units in Marathon, and more than $1.1 million in additional funding to help create six supportive housing beds and a warming centre in Fort Frances. “We are working with our partners to get more community, affordable and supportive housing built across all parts of the …
TORONTO — The Ontario government recently released the 2023-24 Public Accounts, which provide the final audited financial results of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The Ontario government recorded a $0.6 billion deficit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a forecasted deficit of $1.3 billion in the 2023 Budget. This nearly $700 million …
Ottawa – The “Specialized Municipality of Jasper” is the local government body delivering most community services within the Town of Jasper, as well as limited emergency services in a larger rural area outside the town boundaries. The Agreement for the Establishment of Local Government in the Town of Jasper was signed in 2001. Through it, the Municipality has all the powers of …
Victoria – With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada with climate change, our health, economies, communities and wildlife are all impacted. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, with Bruce Ralston, British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, announced a joint investment of $950,122 through the Government of Canada’s Resilient Communities through FireSmart (RCF) Program. This initial investment is part …
Gatineau – The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Given current labour market conditions, and to further reduce the reliance of Canadian employers on the Program, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced changes …
