Ottawa – Everyone should have access to nutritious and affordable food, no matter where they live. Factors such as long travel distances and socioeconomic challenges make Northerners more vulnerable to food insecurity than those living in southern Canada. Recognizing the challenges that northern and isolated communities face are complex, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners to build …
Kingston — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the LaSalle Causeway for emergency repair work during the following periods, Wednesday, April 5, from 9:30am to 3pm, and 6pm to 11pm During these periods, 1 lane will be closed and 1 lane will remain open for alternating traffic, and 2 flagpersons will …
Ottawa – The national data release on opioid- and stimulant-related harms is another tragic reminder that the toxic drug and overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s history. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones to this crisis. Tragically, more than 5,360 Canadians died of an overdose from …
Federal budget will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians March 28, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID …
BERLIN – Over 300 fencers have written a letter to International Olympic Committee urging it to not allow Russian fencers to compete. The International Fencing Federation said earlier it will allow fencers from Russia and Belarus to compete in next year’s Olympics in Paris as neutral athletes and not carry their national symbols or flags.
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 …
