Taking Legal Action to get Infrastructure Projects going

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Legal certainty will help build critical infrastructure across the province TORONTO — Doug Downey, Ontario’s Attorney General, released the following statement: “In the wake of the Supreme Court of Canada’s October 13 opinion that held that the vast majority of the federal government’s duplicative Impact Assessment Act was unconstitutional, our government is taking immediate legal action to bring certainty so that …

Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure in Ottawa

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Ontario – The Ontario government is investing approximately $425 million toward highway and bridge improvements in the Ottawa area. Since 2018, 10 infrastructure projects have been completed, with another five underway to improve safety and keep roads and bridges in a state of good repair. Highway #417 Project Date Completed March Road Traffic signals/intersection improvements Jun. 2021 St. Laurent Blvd. …

Toronto’s 2nd debenture of year issued to fund capital projects

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Toronto – The City of Toronto issued its debenture for $335 million to help finance key capital projects. This is the City’s second public debenture issuance this year. This conventional bond issue has an all-in cost of 4.329 per cent, a coupon interest rate of 4.25 per cent, and a 10-year maturity of July 11, 2033. The proceeds from this …

3rd-Party Audit Process of Municipal Finances, Development Fees

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Province working with select municipalities to ensure municipal finances support increased housing supply TORONTO — Ontario is moving forward with the audit process for the finances of six select municipalities, including the City of Toronto, by initiating the procurement of third parties to conduct the reviews. At a time when Ontario, like the rest of North America, is experiencing challenging headwinds …

Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors at Home 

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Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents HAMILTON — The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is investing an additional $33 million over three years …

Trudeau discusses shared priorities with PEI Premier

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Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down with Denny King, Premier of Prince Edward Island recently . He said: “We went over some of our shared priorities – like investing in infrastructure projects, fighting climate change and adapting to its impacts, tackling the rising cost of living – and how we can keep getting results for Islanders.  

Investing in Infrastructure Projects in Berens River 1st Nation

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Berens River – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, Minister for CanNor and Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced more than $31.6M in funding for four infrastructure projects in the Berens River area. More …

Truckers Celebrate Brampton City Council Motion to protect rights

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BRAMPTON- The Ontario Dump Truck Association is pleased to see Brampton City Council pass a motion unanimously to protect our members and to create a safer and healthier working environment within the city. “Soaring fuel prices, drivers being denied breaks and washroom access, and ongoing safety concerns are the reality for our drivers”, said Bob Punia, Senior Advisor of the …