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 …
Splatsin – First Nations children thrive when they can stay with their families and their communities, surrounded by their culture and language. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we will continue to work towards self-determination for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Today, at a ceremony in Enderby, …
Ottawa – The CRTC is taking action to connect more rural, remote and Indigenous communities to the Internet. The CRTC is launching a consultation to improve its Broadband Fund, which helps bring high-speed Internet and mobile services to communities across Canada. The CRTC is proposing to make the application process faster and easier. The CRTC also wants to create a …
