Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement on the result of the United States presidential election: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as President of the United States of America for a second term, and Senator JD Vance for his election as Vice-President of the United States (U.S.). “Canada …
Toronto – The City of Toronto welcomes over 100 environmental innovators and leaders from across the world for the 20th annual CitiesAlive conference on green infrastructure. The City is renowned for being on the leading edge of green roof policy and is a co-host of this year’s conference which will run from Wednesday, November 6 to Friday, November 9. CitiesAlive …
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 Ontario government is continuing to build a stronger health care workforce by establishing a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Carleton University in Ottawa. This program will be the first new, university-based nursing program in Ontario in 20 years, graduating more than 200 new nurses each year, helping to maintain and expand the province’s nursing …
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 …
Moncton – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie (FICFA) with two documentaries. 50 years of French NFB film production in Acadie Opening night will also highlight this major milestone in Acadian and French-Canadian cinema, with Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the NFB, and Nathalie Cloutier, Executive Producer of the NFB’s French Documentary Unit, in attendance. In 1974, the NFB launched francophone film …
Dubai – The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the introduction of the Women’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in 2027. The upcoming FTP cycle will feature an ICC tournament each year, commencing with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025, followed by ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026, the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 and the …
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 …
