Gatineau – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced that 6 surplus federal properties will be developed into more than 2,800 new homes in Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa, Ontario. By March 2024, Canada …
New Cabinet will work hard to deliver on government’s plan to build, including housing, highways and public transit TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet with a renewed team that will deliver on the government’s promise to build Ontario. “As our province’s population and economy grow, it’s never been more important for us to build Ontario,” said …
Halifax – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, has offered federal help for agri-sector. She said: “Collaboration with all levels of government is critical. Thank you, Mike Savage, Chair of the Big City Mayors’ Caucus of Federation of Canadian Municipalities, for meeting with me and for all the work you do for Halifax, especially in times of fires and …
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, MP Ottawa-Vanier, and President of the Treasury Board, thanked South Korea for sending its firefighters. She said: “Canada and Korea have a deeply rooted friendship, and today is a symbol of that. Firefighters from South Korea have landed in Ottawa to help fight the wildfires across our nation. Thank you all, for your bravery, friendship, and …
Improving health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose in the region of Ottawa Ottawa – Every day, families and communities across the country lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic drug supply. Collectively, through harm reduction services, treatment, as well as prevention efforts alongside all levels of government, the Government of Canada is working to …
Washington, DC – Canada and the United States (U.S) celebrate a historic alliance, steadfast friendship, and commitment to overcome the daunting challenges of today and realize the full potential of the relationship in the future. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, met with officials in Washington this week to promote advances in shared priorities, and discuss best practices in …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), for the Translation (TR) group. Upon ratification, this four-year agreement would apply to approximately 850 members and provide general economic increases as well as group-specific increases for employees until April 2026. In addition, the agreement would provide a …
