Ottawa – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that moving forward, the measures brought in to protect recent by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to all future by-elections, ensuring Canadians can continue to have confidence in the strength and the resilience of our democracy. This means that the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections …
Highway 1 improvements to support RapidBus implementation
Colwood — Highway improvements coming to the West Shore communities will help provide faster public transit services for people commuting in southern Vancouver Island after a joint investment of $95 million from the federal and provincial governments. Funding will widen approximately 3.8 kilometres of the highway between the McKenzie and Colwood Interchanges in order to accommodate continuous northbound and southbound bus- on-shoulder lanes. These …
Govt announces 30-year amortizations for insured mortgages
Toronto – Canadians work hard to be able to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments are a barrier on the path to homeownership, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. To break down these barriers and help more young Canadians buy a first home, Budget 2024 announced the federal government would allow up to 30 year amortizations …
Minister Sajjan, Minister Ellis announce Donation-Matching program for Jasper
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Mike Ellis, the Alberta Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, announced a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery …
Applications for 2025 Advance Brampton Fund open on Sept 2
BRAMPTON— The City of Brampton is set to launch the 2025 Advance Brampton Fund (ABF) on September 2, 2024. By opening applications a month earlier this year, the City aims to streamline the process, allowing for earlier notifications and funding distribution to successful applicants in early 2025. The grant is designed to support local non-profit organizations and registered charities in …
Minister Sajjan updates on wildfires situation in Alberta
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires have been extremely active during the past few days in Alberta and the risk to communities continues to be significant due to the number of fires, …
Toronto parking fines increase from today
Toronto – From today, the City of Toronto will increase parking fines for 123 offences to help curb illegal parking, stopping and standing in designated areas. Increasing fines can help reduce congestion by discouraging drivers from parking and stopping their vehicles in high-traffic areas and encouraging people to consider other modes of transportation such as walking, cycling or public transit …
Ontario Beefing Up Support for Cattle Farmers
CARLETON PLACE — The Ontario government is strengthening the province’s beef sector by increasing financing available through the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program to $500 million. The province is also investing in an industry-led market development program to increase domestic and international sales. “Our province’s Grow Ontario Strategy commits to strengthening the province’s agriculture and food supply chain and increasing …
Ontario buys New Joint Air Support Unit
MISSISSAUGA — To fight against car thieves and organized crime, the Ontario government is investing $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa. Equipped with the latest technology, the helicopters will help keep highways and roadways safe from violent carjackings, auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. “Our government is making …
Ontario Investing Up to $260M to Train Workers
TORONTO — The Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream opens today, with up to an additional $260 million available, the biggest funding round since the Fund launched in 2021. Building on the success of the previous four rounds, the fifth round will help tackle Ontario’s labour shortage by connecting jobseekers with employers, allowing them to begin rewarding careers in in-demand sectors such …