Priority projects along the waterway to focus on repairs and upgrades to dams and locks Peterborough – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Investing in these locations helps support the protection of natural heritage and our rich history, increases …
Gatineau – Every day, more and more Canadian workers are taking on gig work—casual work arrangements involving specific and often one-off tasks, frequently through digital platforms. While gig work can offer some benefits, such as flexible work arrangements, these kinds of work relationships can also often deprive workers of their labour rights and the basic job protections that everyone deserves. …
Ottawa – Health Canada understands that any disruptions to the supply of infant formula can be distressing for parents and caregivers and shares their concerns. We have been working, and continue to work, with manufacturers to increase the types and amounts of infant formula products available in Canada, but we are aware that parents and caregivers continue to report difficulties …
Government taking further action to bring more manufacturing jobs back to Ontario TORONTO — To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government is announcing plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs. As part of the upcoming 2023 Budget, the government will propose legislation …
High vaccine uptake and effective antivirals allow Ontario to adjust its COVID-19 response TORONTO — As Ontario approaches the end of respiratory illness season, the province is updating its Covid-19 measures in long-term care homes in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health. While homes will continue to be required to monitor residents daily to detect the presence of …
Ottawa – Funding awarded under Public Safety Canada’s Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI) will support communities and organizations that are working to provide alternatives to incarceration or reintegrate Indigenous offenders or offer alternatives to incarceration through project development and implementation, training and capacity building, communications, and policy development. Projects will offer a range of services that could include healing and …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, officially beginning and ending with the appearance of the crescent moon. This is a time of spiritual contemplation, fasting, prayer, …
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, travelled to Toronto on March 20 to visit local businesses, meet with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), participate in Elevate’s Women In Tech event and announce the release of the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023: Research Preview, an annual report put …
SANDVIKEN – Canada lost in world women’s curling championship against undefeated Switzerland 7-6. The top six teams in the 13-team field qualify for the playoff round. The final is scheduled for Sunday.
Ottawa – Beginning in August 2022, Service Canada started to roll out 10-day passport pick-up service at 13 Service Canada Centres across the country. Canadians can apply for a passport at these locations and receive it after 10 business days. The passport can either be mailed or be picked up in person. Since starting to offer the 10-day passport pick-up …
