Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Relaunch

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Brampton – In Q2 2023, Council directed staff to implement a two-year Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) pilot program in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 to deal with the growing number of problem rentals. The pilot program is initially focused on the five (5) ‘central’ wards in Brampton, as City Council directed. These are the wards where most of …

Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to support women entrepreneurs 

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Montréal – A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project along with …

Improving cure, treatment in New Brunswick

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Moncton – Canadians deserve health care and long-term care systems that provide them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of Ya’ara Saks, …

Govt raises interest-free limit of Advance Payments Program to $250,000 for 2024

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Ottawa – Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program has been set at $250,000 for the 2024 program year. This is the portion of advances on which the Government of Canada pays the interest on behalf of producers. Canadian producers have faced significant challenges, including elevated input prices and interest …

Canada helps vulnerable Canadians leave Haiti

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Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently issued the following statement: “Today, Canada started to facilitate small-scale departure options for vulnerable Canadian citizens from Haiti to the Dominican Republic. We are grateful for the support of the Dominican Republic in helping us bring Canadian citizens to safety. Due to eligibility requirements for entry into the Dominican Republic, this …

Canada supports Sudbury’s YES Theatre

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SUDBURY – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Sudbury), announced $150,620 in funding for the YES Theatre in Sudbury. She made this announcement on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The investment supported the Theatre’s 2023 summer festival and will be used to purchase a new lighting console and counterweight fly system that will enhance the quality of productions …