Expression of Interest for transformative City Lands project

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has now launched the Request for Expression of Interest ​for the transformative City Lands project. Through accessing the Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) document on City Lands Project Webpag​e, interested parties can now submit comprehensive plans to develop the site into a vibrant urban realm and walkable neighbourhood that includes a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose …

Help shape public transit in Brampton

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Brampton – Brampton Transit riders and residents are invited to help shape public transit in Brampton by providing feedback on the annual service plan.   Through customer and staff feedback, Brampton Transit is committed to improving service while supporting its rapid growth. Starting March 28, the Brampton Transit team will be at the following locations across the city highlighting proposed route and …

Mandate of Independent Special Rapporteur outlined

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our democracy strong and stable, ensure our electoral system is safe from outside threats, and uphold Canadians’ trust in our democratic institutions. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a …

Norad aircraft presence in support of Biden’s visit in Ottawa

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Ottawa – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) Canadian Region will support the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by providing air security for the US President Joe Biden as he visits Ottawa, from March 23 to 24, 2023. Residents of the National Capital Region may see or hear Norad CF-18 Hornet fighter jets and CH-146 Griffon helicopters over the region as early as Wednesday March 22 …

Supporting 3 Chaudière‑Appalaches businesses

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P.H. Tech, Métal Duquet and Les Pierres Stéatites, three women‑led businesses, receive over $900,000 in financial assistance from CED. Lévis – Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, is today announcing CED support for P.H. Tech Inc., Métal Duquet (1994) Inc. and Les Pierres Stéatites Inc. to acquire new digital production equipment. P.H. Tech is receiving a repayable contribution of $346,792, Métal Duquet …

Freeland on  economy, govt priorities prior to 2023 budget

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Oshawa – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland has outlined government priorities ahead of Budget 2023. She said: “Let me start by acknowledging that we are gathered on land covered under the Williams Treaties, and the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. “And I am so glad to be here today with so …

Report on support for cutting-edge innovation in science published

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Report details findings and recommendations on strengthening support system for science and research Ottawa – Canada is a global leader in research and innovation, and our world-class researchers perform bold, cutting-edge work that benefits us all and will continue to do so for decades to come. But the government also recognizes that in order to cement Canada’s leadership position in …

Trudeau: Building world free of racism requires continuous efforts

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Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “Building a world free of racism requires deliberate, continuous efforts to change perceptions and systems that have been in place for many years. Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we come together to renew our commitment to …