St Albert – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, announced more than $2.9 million in joint funding for the purchase of five zero emission school buses and related charging infrastructure to service the St. Albert Public School Division. These new electric …
TORONTO — Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has released Ontario’s 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. It is a plan that navigates ongoing global economic uncertainty with a responsible, targeted approach to help people and businesses today while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations. “Ontario’s economy remains resilient, but the road ahead continues to be uncertain,” said Minister …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau hosted the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr Jill Biden. Biden and first lady were given warm welcome from Canadian cabinet ministers and foreign affairs officials, followed by a brief meeting with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon …
NEW YORK-Bernie Sanders, Democratic Senator criticised Moderna price hike, saying it shows “unprecedented level of corporate greed” in the pharmaceutical industry. “And that is certainly true with Moderna.” Moderna has been charging $15-$26 for doses. The US government subsidized $1.7 billion of Moderna’s research at the outbreak of pandemic and then purchased $10 billion worth of vaccine, Sanders said at …
MIAMI – Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez won first-round of the women’s singles draw at the Miami Open. Andreescu from Mississauga, defeated Britain’s Emma Raducanu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, while Fernandez of Laval, defeated Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-3 at the WTA/Masters 1000 tennis tournament.
Québec – An unparalleled gathering place in the heart of the city, the Plains of Abraham will once again welcome the biggest acts of the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). This partnership, which has run for over 20 years, boosts the reputation of the Plains while also offering a unique experience to the public in a natural gathering place. FEQ …
Priority projects along the waterway to focus on repairs and upgrades to dams and locks Peterborough – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Investing in these locations helps support the protection of natural heritage and our rich history, increases …
Gatineau – Every day, more and more Canadian workers are taking on gig work—casual work arrangements involving specific and often one-off tasks, frequently through digital platforms. While gig work can offer some benefits, such as flexible work arrangements, these kinds of work relationships can also often deprive workers of their labour rights and the basic job protections that everyone deserves. …
Ottawa – Health Canada understands that any disruptions to the supply of infant formula can be distressing for parents and caregivers and shares their concerns. We have been working, and continue to work, with manufacturers to increase the types and amounts of infant formula products available in Canada, but we are aware that parents and caregivers continue to report difficulties …
Government taking further action to bring more manufacturing jobs back to Ontario TORONTO — To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government is announcing plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs. As part of the upcoming 2023 Budget, the government will propose legislation …
