Mayor Olivia Chow celebrates National Tree Day

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow participated in a community tree planting event at Caledonia Park to celebrate National Tree Day and highlight the City of Toronto’s ongoing investment in its urban forest. Through the 2024 Budget, the City has committed $15 million to plant 120,000 trees and shrubs across Toronto, reinforcing efforts to expand the tree canopy and improve environmental …

Marking key milestones to build new federal facility in St John’s

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St John’s – The Government of Canada is investing in green and modern work facilities to support the efficient delivery of tax services to Canadians, while ensuring the long-term sustainable presence of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the area of St. John’s, Newfoundland  and Labrador. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada …

Helping BC farmers mitigate, adapt to climate change

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Victoria – As British Columbians continue to experience the impacts of record drought and wildfire, B.C. farmers and ranchers are receiving support so they can continue to produce food in a changing climate. The Regional Extension Program is supporting regional projects focusing on research, knowledge transfer and new technologies. Funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, the goal …

Ministers Bibeau, Ng on Mexican measures that impact Agri Innovation

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Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng, released the following joint statement in response to the United States’ requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). These consultations are in regard to measures outlined in Mexico’s Presidential decree that …