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 – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ottawa – Better prices, more competition and increased reliability in the telecommunications sector have never been more important for Canadians. To support these goals, the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to improve telecom services. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that more Canadians will benefit from higher-quality telecom services as a result of the …
Grosse Isle- The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Premier Wab Kinew announced today at the grand opening of the Innovation Farms …
Star Blanket Cree Nation – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting Star Blanket Cree Nation in living without a drinking water advisory for the first time in over 17 years. The community’s dedication and commitment to providing clean, safe drinking water has helped them to lift the boil water advisory …
Gatineau – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of Alexandra Bridge that on July 31 and August 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17, the bridge will be closed and patrolled for safety measures during the event, Les Grands Feux at Casino Lac-Leamy, as per the following schedule: from 8:30am to 9:45pm: full bridge closure Pedestrians and cyclists will …
Toronto – Toronto City Council has approved a plan to reallocate the funds resulting from the upload of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway (DVP) to the Province of Ontario under the Ontario-Toronto New Deal. City Council’s approval of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal on December 13, 2023, facilitated the upload of the Gardiner and DVP to the Province, unlocking …
