Additional staff and equipment ready to manage forest fires TORONTO – Ontario’s wildland fire season officially began April 1 and this year the Ontario government is adding new firefighting positions to ensure the people and resources are in place to protect communities. The province is also offering a payment incentive for fire rangers and critical support staff this season and …
New regulation helping modernize the public sector procurement process TORONTO — Effective April 1, 2024, a new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022 (BOBIA) gives businesses across the province access to more government and public sector procurement opportunities. The new regulation enshrines in law that Ontario’s public sector — including hospitals, schools, colleges and universities — give preference …
Longueuil – The Government of Canada is leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, was at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, to announce 2 new Greening Government Fund (GGF) projects, and to provide an …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is improving the way it recruits, develops, and deploys digital talent across the public service so it can better deliver modern, effective digital services to Canadians. At the 2024 Digital Government Leaders Summit, Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced the launch of the Government of Canada (GC) Digital Talent Platform—an online recruitment …
Ottawa – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, met with Code for Canada, a body that helps governments and communities in Canada harness the power of digital. She said: “I met Code for Canada to discuss the importance of modernizing our systems to better deliver services for Canadians. Digital transformation is at the core of our work at TBS and …
Ottawa – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, has brought to the attention of youth interested in gaining first-hand political experience for a unique opportunity. She sID: “Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is your chance to network with leaders & participate in Canada’s political process. Apply now until Feb 2, 2024.”
Ottawa – The Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey (NR) group. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 4,000 members located across the country. Through their professional activities, members of the NR Group support federal services in the areas …
Oakville — The Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre (OTCC) is more energy efficient and costs less to run with the installation of a solar power system on the community centre and parking garage roof. Thanks to the combined investment of more than $1.6 million from the federal government and the Town of Oakville – and announced by Anita Anand, President of the Treasury …
New grant will help communities purchase critical emergency equipment and supplies TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million to ensure communities across the province have the resources and equipment they need to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. The government is now accepting applications for the new Community Emergency Preparedness Grant to help communities and organizations purchase critical supplies, equipment …
Ottawa – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board has said: “Canada and the European Union have a strong bond built on shared values. I was honoured to host my EU counterpart, Commissioner Hahn, in Ottawa to discuss financial policies, government budgeting and public spending.”
