Ottawa – The peacekeeping operation in Cyprus, known as Operation Snowgoose, began in 1964 and continues today. It is one of Canada’s longest and best-known overseas military commitments, with approximately 28,000 serving there over the years. A Canadian contingent served on the island from 1964 to 1993, with 28 Canadian serving members giving their lives in service to the mission. …
BRAMPTON – The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been in active negotiations with CUPE Local 831 to reach a new contract for City of Brampton members. CUPE Local 831 will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 am on Thursday, November 7 (today). We recognize and appreciate our CUPE 831 employees and their dedication to maintaining City …
Ottawa – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency’s processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan. This consultation is a key …
Ottawa – It is a priority for the Government of Canada to help Canadians deal with major life events. Navigating a death and knowing what to do when someone dies can be one of the hardest things we’ll ever experience. Employment and Social Development Canada introduced a new portal to help Canadians deal with the difficult circumstances surrounding death. Instead …
Toronto – The City of Toronto reminds candidates, property owners and residents in Ward 15, Don Valley West, that they are responsible for removing all election signs on private property within 72 hours of the election – by Thursday, November 7. Election signs can be taken to a designated City Drop-Off Depot for recycling to reduce the amount of waste …
OTTAWA — The Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa are continuing to work together to implement the historic New Deal for Ottawa, with $48 million in new provincial funding to improve public safety on transit and in the downtown core and $40 million to help address the increased number of asylum seekers and people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. The province and …
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship made the following statement to celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week: “Today, we are proud to mark the launch of the 12th edition of National Francophone Immigration Week, under the theme ‘Our Heritage for Tomorrow.’ This week is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of Francophone newcomers to Canada’s culture and …
Edmonton – With more than 500 small- and medium-sized businesses that employ thousands of workers, Alberta’s aerospace and aviation industry is playing a key role in diversifying local economies and creating good-paying jobs in communities across the province. The Government of Canada is collaborating with partners like post-secondary institutions, industry associations, municipalities and businesses to strengthen this important industry’s competitiveness. …
Edmonton – National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Alberta. Today’s announcement includes more than $22.3 million in …
Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to building its digital talent to deliver best-in-class digital programs and services for all Canadians. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced the first annual investment of $4.725 million to support the IT Community Training and Development Fund. The fund aims to support the professional development of …
