This project will support the expansion of one of Canada’s most promising homegrown companies Ottawa – Semiconductors, often called chips or microchips, are critical to Canada’s national security, economy and technological interests and, more importantly, to Canadians’ daily lives, as they are essential to the functioning of phones, computers, cars and appliances. That is why the Government of Canada is …
Gatineau – Canada’s economic recovery and critical labour shortages in key sectors are driving higher demand for workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In response, the Government of Canada is taking a balanced approach to improving the program, with measures designed to respond to emerging labour market needs while also protecting Canadian workers. That is why the Minister …
Brampton – As Ramadan begins, the City of Brampton is pleased to invite the community to celebrate Eid. On April 23, members of the community are invited to Gage Park, from 2 to 5pm as we come together and mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid ul Fitr. This free City-wide Eid celebration includes an …
Brampton – Discover Brampton and get active this summer with the Explore Brampton Youth Pass. The City of Brampton is offering up to 2,000 Explore Brampton Youth Passes for Brampton residents aged 12-16 years old. Passholders will have free fares on Brampton Transit and gain free access to select Brampton Recreation drop-in programs, including swimming, skating and select sports. The …
New investments will help fill jobs in the skilled trades and health care MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $25 million over three years in its flagship immigration program to support doubling the number of skilled immigrants the province can welcome to tackle the labour shortage and help build Ontario. “Our government is ready to welcome more skilled …
Canada and Ontario investing $10 million to help food-processors lower electricity costs TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help food processing businesses increase energy efficiency and lower their costs. The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative is a new, cost-share initiative to help food …
Ontario – Pharmacists in Ontario are being given the power to prescribe new over-the-counter medications. The Doug Ford government made the announcement on Thursday in its 2023 budget, saying the original push to have pharmacists prescribe some medications has been “hugely popular.” Starting in the fall, the expanded prescribing power will include medications that treat moderate acne, canker sores, diaper …
Markham – Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds will be building a new production studio in Markham, according to Neil Lumsden, Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and sport. He said: “There is a very large—might I say ‘massive’—production studio being built, 1.2 million square feet, in Markham, Ontario. It’s being done by a gentleman who grew up in Canada and who is …
Orttawa – As Budget 2023 omits pharmacare bill promised in 2022, Jagmeet Singh, federal NDP leader, said: “What we were able to force the government to do is what we could negotiate.” The Liberals, in their 2019 election platform, promised to implement national universal pharmacare. Similar commitments were made in throne speeches and mandate letters to the federal health minister, …
Ottawa—The Government of Canada has launched an engagement initiative called An Immigration System for Canada’s Future. Engaging a broad range of partners and stakeholders with diverse perspectives will help inform a vision for how our immigration system can strengthen communities across the country. The initiative will also include a review of current policies and programs. As another important part of this …
