TORONTO — Ontario is taking the next step in lowering child care fees for families as part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. Starting in January 2025, parent fees will be capped at $22 per day for children under the age of six in CWELCC programs, resulting in additional savings of nearly $300 million in 2025 …
Riverview – To grow and thrive, communities must actively reduce their energy costs and engage in sustainable initiatives to contribute to decarbonization efforts. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help establish net-zero communities in Atlantic Canada. A cleaner, more prosperous Atlantic economy Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced …
Tsleil-Waututh Nation, British Columbia, August 13, 2024 — Six communities in British Columbia will have more active ways for residents to commute after an investment of over $19 million from the federal government, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Community Foundations of Canada, Matsqui First Nation, BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society, the District of Peachland, and the City …
Ottawa – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our society, the job market and our way of working, there is an increasing need for all Canadians to access training in digital skills. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in teaching digital skills to young Canadians and their teachers to help ensure our youth will be ready …
New agreement will help improve mobility to fill gaps in the skilled labour market HALIFAX — The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson certification. Ontario is seeking new ways to improve the labour supply and create the opportunity for qualified skilled tradespeople to become certified in …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing close to $925,000 in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northwestern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today and they remain at the heart of our communities in every corner of the …
Ottawa – Budget 2024 is part of the federal government’s plan to deliver generational fairness by unlocking the door to a good middle class life for younger Canadians and drive economic growth in a way that lifts up all Canadians. To encourage Canadian innovators to turn their ideas into growing businesses that create good jobs, the government announced the creation …
Magdalen Islands – Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together for work and leisure, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for more than 45,000 Canadians. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to growing the economy, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, was in the …
London – To reach a greener future, building and managing more energy-efficient buildings will be critical. Supporting a more resilient and greener buildings sector is critical to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving affordability through long-term energy savings and ensuring a better future for people of all income levels. The Government of Canada is making sure that tenants, homeowners and …
BRAMPTON – On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Brampton Transit is offering free, all-day transit service for Canadian War Veterans (former members of the Canadian Armed Forces) and one companion to travel to and from the Warriors’ Day Parade in Toronto. A Veteran can be identified by producing a Brampton Transit “War Veteran Pass” or any of the following items: Medals …
