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 …
Priority projects along the waterway to focus on repairs and upgrades to dams and locks Peterborough – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Investing in these locations helps support the protection of natural heritage and our rich history, increases …
Gatineau – Every day, more and more Canadian workers are taking on gig work—casual work arrangements involving specific and often one-off tasks, frequently through digital platforms. While gig work can offer some benefits, such as flexible work arrangements, these kinds of work relationships can also often deprive workers of their labour rights and the basic job protections that everyone deserves. …
Government taking further action to bring more manufacturing jobs back to Ontario TORONTO — To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government is announcing plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs. As part of the upcoming 2023 Budget, the government will propose legislation …
Ottawa – Funding awarded under Public Safety Canada’s Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI) will support communities and organizations that are working to provide alternatives to incarceration or reintegrate Indigenous offenders or offer alternatives to incarceration through project development and implementation, training and capacity building, communications, and policy development. Projects will offer a range of services that could include healing and …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, officially beginning and ending with the appearance of the crescent moon. This is a time of spiritual contemplation, fasting, prayer, …
Ottawa – Beginning in August 2022, Service Canada started to roll out 10-day passport pick-up service at 13 Service Canada Centres across the country. Canadians can apply for a passport at these locations and receive it after 10 business days. The passport can either be mailed or be picked up in person. Since starting to offer the 10-day passport pick-up …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has now launched the Request for Expression of Interest for the transformative City Lands project. Through accessing the Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) document on City Lands Project Webpage, interested parties can now submit comprehensive plans to develop the site into a vibrant urban realm and walkable neighbourhood that includes a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose …
