Halifax – The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are working together to build a low-carbon economy that drives clean growth and creates good, sustainable jobs throughout the province and across the country. The Canada-Nova Scotia Regional Energy and Resource Table (NS Regional Table) is a key vehicle for driving economic prosperity now and into the future. Launched …
$110 million investment brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care PETERBOROUGH — The Ontario government is investing $110 million to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care. “Our government is making record investments to ensure that everyone …
Report identifies opportunities to grow Ontario’s economy through reliable, affordable and clean energy TORONTO – Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, released the following statement: “Access to reliable, affordable and clean energy continues to be a key driver for Ontario’s economic growth and electrification. Over the past six years, our government has laid the groundwork with a pragmatic and long-term view …
Ottawa – Former Bill C-48 has received Royal Assent and is coming into effect tomorrow. On December 5, 2023, the Government of Canada’s amendments to the Criminal Code’s bail provisions to promote community safety and reinforce public confidence in the administration of justice received Royal Assent. The reforms come into force on January 4, 2024. The amendments make targeted changes to …
Over half of all provinces and territories now have $10-a-day or less child care for families. Charlottetown – Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will …
Halifax – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right. Unfortunately, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to …
Charlottetown – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Marci Ien, Minister for Women …
Winnipeg – Families across Canada are striving every day to give their children the best possible start in life. That is why the Government of Canada is working with our provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners on building a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that offers families better access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive child care and early …
Ottawa – Across the country, Canadians are more and more often facing the realities of natural disasters – like wildfires, floods and hurricanes. The Government of Canada’s priority is always keeping people safe. When these events occur, the federal government responds to requests for assistance from provinces and territories to help coordinate support when and where it’s needed. Non-governmental organizations …
Province investing $26 million to help protect communities from petroleum-related emergencies CHATHAM-KENT – The Ontario government is investing $23.6 million to develop a province-wide strategy that includes identifying and plugging old oil and gas wells to keep communities safe. An additional $2.5 million will be allocated to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to assist with costs associated with emergency management from …
