TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially broken ground at Pape Station, marking the start of construction to build a new interchange station connecting the Ontario Line with the TTC’s Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth). The new subway line will deliver better, faster and more reliable transit throughout the Greater Toronto Area, relieving gridlock on roads and the existing transit network. “The …
St. Marys – Building fairness for every generation means taking real action to address the growing risk that climate change is having on the lives of Canadians while building a stronger, more sustainable economy of the future. Canada’s industrial pollution pricing system holds big polluters accountable to pay their fair share, while it helps Canada attract new major projects that …
Ottawa – The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are pleased to announce the creation of the NSERC-CSE Research Community on Robust, Secure and Safe Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr David Lie of the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto will lead …
Caissie Cape, New Brunswick – Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane …
London – Building fairness for every generation means combatting pollution and the devastating and costly impacts of the climate crisis while making everyday life more affordable for Canadians. Canada’s approach to pricing carbon pollution achieves both. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, was at Pizza Quest in London, Ontario, to highlight that today is the final opportunity for …
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: “The Government of Canada, our Government Operations Centre and public safety officials are closely following the developments in Labrador City, where an out-of-control wildfire is burning very …
BRAMPTON – Effective Monday, July 29, Brampton Transit will implement service changes to ensure its transit system continues to move people around the city safely and effectively. Service Changes 501 Züm Queen Saturday evening frequency increased to 20 minutes 502 Züm Main Weekday late evening frequency increased to 15 minutes 2 Main Saturday morning schedule adjustment to align with GO …
AJAX — The Ontario government is investing $650,000 in a project led by the Town of Ajax to restore approximately seven acres (three hectares) of wetlands in the Carruthers Creek watershed through the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program. This project is one of approximately 200 wetlands projects across Ontario that are collectively receiving $11 million from the program this year. “Urban wetlands …
GUELPH – The Ontario government is investing $7.2 million in 44 Ontario-led research and innovation projects that are helping farmers and agribusinesses become more competitive, leading to a more robust agriculture and food sector. This investment is being made through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the province, the University of Guelph and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO). “We have …
TORONTO — As the next step in the government’s plan to give people in Ontario more choice and convenience, licensed grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting Thursday, July 18, 2024, and begin selling them immediately upon arrival. This new timeline accelerates the first phase of the government’s plan to expand alcohol …
