Ottawa -Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance talked on new action to lower the cost of housing for Canadians. She said: Good afternoon, everyone. We are going to start by commenting on the Canadian economy and the Canada-US relationship, and then on actions we are taking to lower the cost of housing. Finally, we’ll talk about the new stress …
Ottawa – The federal government’s housing plan is the most ambitious in Canadian history and will build nearly 4 million new homes. As part of this plan, the government is cracking down on large, corporate investors who buy up single-family homes, removing the GST from student residences to build more student housing, unlocking underused federal lands to build homes on, helping provinces …
Ottawa – Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Solving the Housing …
Ottawa – The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) assumed its responsibilities as Canada’s single external complaints body (ECB) for federally regulated banks. As part of its mandate, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects consumers of financial products and services by supervising the compliance of federally regulated banks and the ECB with their legal obligations, including the …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland talked on protecting reproductive freedom. She said: I am going to start by talking about the Canadian economy. I will then discuss measures our government is taking to protect women’s reproductive freedom. And finally, I will provide an update on the Canada Health Transfer. Minister Ien will then speak in more detail about …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced actions to protect and create good-paying jobs for Canadian workers. She said: Thanks everyone for being here. I want to start by recognizing the work that all the people at Parliamentary Protective Services do to make it possible for all of us to do our jobs. On this anniversary of the death …
Ottawa – Workers are at the heart of Canada’s economy. For our economy and for every generation to reach their full potential, Canadian workers need good-paying jobs. We’re doing this by making investments that increase productivity, boost innovation, and accelerate the flow of capital into Canada. And we’re doing everything we can to protect Canadian workers from unfair competition. Chrystia Freeland, …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced mortgage reform details to ensure Canadians can access lower monthly mortgage payments by December 15. She said: I will talk about the Canadian economy and provide an update on the new mortgage rules announced last week. Then Minister Fraser will speak about the work being done on the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, …
Whitby — Access to health and wellness services in Durham Region is getting a boost of more than $2.3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and Community Care Durham CEO James Meloche, the investment will transform Community Care Durham’s Whitby location into the Community Health and Wellness Centre. A home …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the Canada Growth Fund’s seventh investment. The Canada Growth Fund today announced an investment of up to US$100 million (C$137 million) in Svante to accelerate the company’s development and construction of commercial-scale carbon capture and removal projects, which will secure the company’s Canadian-based future and …
