Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 10th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022. Today’s sanctions list eight individuals and two entities, including senior officials in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Law …
OTTAWA – Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau released Charity Begins with Fairness: More to Explore. This report is in response to the request made by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, in August 2021, after the Government of Canada’s National Summit on Islamophobia. The Minister asked the Ombudsperson to examine concerns raised by certain Muslim-led charities, engage other registered …
GATINEAU – The Competition Bureau announced that it has entered into a consent agreement with Isologic Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals Inc. (Isologic) to address competition concerns with its contracting practices in the radiopharmaceutical industry. A Bureau investigation found that Isologic’s contractual practices with certain customers contravened the abuse of dominance provisions of the Competition Act. These practices affected certain customers purchasing radiopharmaceuticals used …
Ontario – The Ontario government is providing $5.5 million to small municipalities impacted by significant weather-related events in 2022. Funding will assist with the clearing of downed trees and other debris as well as forest regeneration to protect against future weather risks like forest fires. Recipients include: Addington Highlands Township $54,975.26 Municipality of Tweed $1,203,801.74 Municipality of Marmora and Lakes …
WATERLOO — The governments of Ontario and Canada are welcoming a $40 million investment by VueReal Inc., a made-in-Ontario start-up located in Waterloo. This investment, supported by $10.5 million in joint funding, will boost local manufacturing, strengthen cleantech innovation and create 75 new, good-paying jobs. “VueReal’s investment is a vote of confidence in Ontario’s world-class workforce and advanced manufacturing sector,” said Vic Fedeli, …
$6.9 Million investment will expand the Investing in Women’s Futures Program to 10 new locations NEWMARKET – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province to create more economic opportunities for women. This expansion is part of a $6.9 million investment over three years to enhance the program and help …
Toronto – The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous communities on reducing pollution from the transportation sector, which is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. The Government of Canada is investing in charging infrastructure and community-led initiatives to support communities to deliver clean air and economic opportunities for residents. Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural …
Karachi – Ramadan is our opportunity for deep reflection, and for sharing our wealth with those who need it most. On this sacred day of worship, we ask you to consider the mothers & children of Pakistan as deserving recipients of your zakat donation. Experiencing pregnancy and childbirth is a blessing. Unfortunately, thousands of women in Pakistan struggle through the …
SUDBURY- Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing won the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Next they will be going to the world mixed curling doubles championship in Gangneung, South Korea.
Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc — We honour the experiences of Survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and acknowledge the continued impacts on the intergenerational Survivors. Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Colleen Erickson, Board Chair of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), are pleased to jointly announce $12.5 million in …
