Feds reinforce defence capacity, create good-paying jobs 

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Gatineau – The federal government is committed to ensuring members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have the equipment they need to complete their missions and assert Canada’s sovereignty. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government has awarded a contract …

Canada successfully re-opens 10-year green bond

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Ottawa – This week, the Government of Canada successfully re-opened its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond, following its initial issuance in February 2024. This $2 billion re-opening of a 10-year bond is part of a commitment to regular green bond issuances. The government’s intent is to proceed with two smaller green bond transactions in fiscal year 2024-25—today’s re-opening and a separate offering …

$400,000 offered to Algoma-area Indigenous-owned business

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FedNor support will enable business growth and expanded operations Sault Ste. Marie – Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced $442,000 in FedNor funding for the Trucor Steel Structures Inc., an Indigenous-owned and led business. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services …

Premier Doug Ford congratulates Olivia Chow on election win

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Ontario – Premier Doug Ford released the following statement on Toronto election results. He said: “I want to congratulate Olivia Chow on tonight’s election win and on becoming the next mayor of Toronto. Throughout Olivia’s life, she has proven her desire and dedication to serving the city that many of us call home. While we’re not always going to agree …

Ontario Taking Life Sciences to Next Level

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Ontario – To support the next phase of Taking Life Sciences to the Next Level, Ontario’s life sciences strategy, the province is establishing a Life Sciences Council. This new council will explore ways to support the creation of good-paying jobs, accelerate commercialization and encourage the adoption of Ontario-made innovations to improve health care and grow the economy. Building on previous sector …

Federal Budget 2023 focuses on stronger middle class, affordable economy

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Federal budget will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians March 28, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID …