MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is helping enable the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province through the first round of investments from the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. This first round will see the province invest $970 million in 54 projects across 60 municipalities to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. In response …
Ottawa – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to amend the licensing basis for the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Pickering Waste Management Facility (PWMF). The PWMF is located in the city of Pickering, Ontario, and on the traditional lands and waters of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg, the Gunshot Treaty (1877–88), the Williams Treaties (1923), and the …
Rolphton – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of a full closure of the Des Joachims Bridge for repair work during the following period: Monday, August 12, at 9pm, to Tuesday, August 13, at 4am. During this period, the bridge will be fully closed to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Emergency services will have access to the …
Gatineau – Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when a qualified Canadian is not able to fill a job vacancy. When an employer hires a temporary foreign worker, they are required to provide a healthy and safe workplace, and to treat employees with dignity and respect. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, …
Montréal – The full and meaningful participation of all Quebec regions in inclusive, sustainable growth is important for our economy. Since they do not all have the same assets or challenges, this must be taken into account in supporting their economic development. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced the launch by CED of a new funding approach …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of a 17-bed Behavioural Specialized Unit (BSU) at Kipling Acres long-term care home in Etobicoke that will connect residents with cognitive conditions, like dementia to the care they need. “I would like to congratulate Kipling Acres on the opening of the new Behavioural Specialized Unit. Our government is fixing long-term care and ensuring we provide …
Nova Scotia – The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians everyday by protecting lives and the environment, and supporting the safe movement of goods in our waterways. The renewal of its fleet ensures the Canadian Coast Guard can continue to carry out its important work for years to come, while supporting innovation and creating new shipbuilding jobs from coast to coast to coast. …
Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a two‑year extension of the agreement between CED, the Université de Montréal and the Mont‑Mégantic Observatory (OMM) and an additional non-repayable contribution of …
Edmonton – The wildfires across Alberta — including in the historic town of Jasper and neighbouring Jasper National Park — are affecting the lives of thousands of individuals, communities, families and businesses, as well as wildlife. The Governments of Canada and Alberta recognize that this has been an exceptionally difficult time for Jasperites, incident personnel and everyone who loves Jasper. …
Natoaganeg – Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the community’s growing needs. The new subdivision represents phase 2 of a five-phase growth plan. This project will also generate good job opportunities for the area, with a commitment to hire a minimum of 25 per cent local First …
