Governments investing in Ontario’s dairy processing sector

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Toronto – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety. The funding from this initiative, which is cost-shared by the dairy sector, is expected to generate approximately $22 million in total capital investments, while reinforcing the supply of …

Growing Economy for Am-Can Workers

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TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s forthcoming Am-Can Growth Plan, which would build up advanced manufacturing supply chains in the United States and Canada as part of Fortress Am-Can to bring good jobs back home for workers on both sides of the border. “The enduring economic partnership between Ontario, Canada and the United States is the envy of the …

Ontario Helping More Women in Sudbury Build Skills, Get Jobs

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SUDBURY – The Ontario government is investing up to $750,000 over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to provide skilled trades training for low-income, Francophone women in Sudbury. This investment will support the Heavy Equipment Technician pre-apprenticeship training program at Collège Boréal. This funding is part of the government’s investment of up to $26.7 million over three years in …

Ontario Investing in GO Transit Bi-level Rail Coaches

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THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This investment is part of the ongoing service expansion across the GO rail network and will support hundreds of manufacturing jobs and economic prosperity in northwestern Ontario. “As Ontario continues to grow, our government …

Ontario Launches New Tool to Better Monitor High-Risk Offenders on Bail

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is cracking down on repeat and violent offenders by launching the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard. This new tool will allow police services to monitor, consolidate and share critical information related to individuals on bail for firearms-related offences. “Complying with bail and court-ordered conditions is not optional – it is mandatory to keep our streets safe,” …

Reducing barriers for women’s sector, advancing gender equality

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Ottawa – Women in Canada continue to face barriers to success, such as persistent pay equity challenges, underrepresentation in high-paying jobs, disproportionate caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of pathways for career growth. Addressing these issues requires a viable women’s movement that includes a diverse range of organizations and perspectives. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced …

Environment & Climate Change Canada’s climate forecasting

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Ottawa – Global warming is a reality we all must navigate. Knowing how much temperatures are expected to increase is vital to effective planning when it comes to reducing emissions and adapting to our changing climate. The Government of Canada published its first publicly available annual global mean temperature forecast, predicting that 2025 will be warmer than every year on record …

Canada supports tourism experiences across southern Ontario

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Windsor – Southern Ontario offers unique organizations and attractions that showcase our country’s history, geography, culture and experiences that bring people into our communities to see all that Canada has to offer. By attracting Canadian and international travellers, these destinations also create good local jobs and economic growth in communities. Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for …

Improving public transit in West Hants

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West Hants — Additional public transit options will be available for West Hants residents following an investment of more than $410,000 from the federal and provincial governments through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Member of Parliament Kody Blois, Member of the Legislative Assembly Melissa Sheehy-Richard, and Executive Directors for West Hants Dial-A-Ride, Kim Fahie, announced this funding, which will enable West …

Canada announces approval of Bunge Global SA’s acquisition of Viterra Limited

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is dedicated to fostering healthy competition, growth and productivity in the transportation and agricultural sectors. Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the Government of Canada has approved the acquisition of Viterra Limited by global agri-business Bunge Global SA. The decision, firmly rooted in Canada’s public interest, comes with extensive terms and …