Winnipeg – Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland said: “I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. I want to start by saying a couple …
Ontario Building First Indigenous Hospice in Canada
OHSWEKEN — The Ontario government is investing up to $1.25 million to support the construction of Six Nations of the Grand River’s new five-bed hospice which will help Indigenous people and their loved ones connect to comfortable, culturally appropriate and dignified end-of-life care, close to home. “Our government is ensuring people and their families have access to the care they need …
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances
Despite economic challenges, Ontario is expected to see continued growth TORONTO — The government released the 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances, to provide an update on Ontario’s economic and fiscal outlook since the release of the 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (also referred to as the Fall Economic Statement, or FES). While inflation-related pressure has eased slightly across the province, high …
Mayor Patrick Brown unveils proposed 2024 Budget
2024 Budget builds the Brampton advantage with a focus on Transit and Health care BRAMPTON – Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton tabled his first mayor’s budget under new provincial legislation the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. The official draft of the 2024 budget is now available for feedback from residents and businesses as a critical step in its development. …
Moderate raises proposed for Solid Waste Management Services in Toronto
Toronto – City of Toronto proposed an interim three per cent increase to the rates and fees for Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water. Once approved by City Council, these interim rates and fees will take effect Monday, January 1, 2024, and are temporary until City Council considers the 2024 rate-supported operating and capital budgets in February 2024. The …