TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 43,200 jobs in September. “Ontario is once again leading the nation in job creation. Today’s employment numbers demonstrate that our plan to keep costs down and create the right conditions to attract …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with the Mexican Secretary of the Economy, Marcelo Ebrard. She said: “Great meeting with my new counterpart. We share a strong commitment to our vital trading relationship. Through CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA, we’re boosting North America’s competitiveness and strengthening our supply chains.”
Ottawa – Canada and the United States anchor the most competitive, prosperous, and resilient economic region in the world. Together, our countries sustain thriving supply chains and regulatory alignment that promote bilateral trade, with over $3.6 billion ($CAD) worth of goods and services crossing the border each day. Following a meeting on May 15, 2024 between Treasury Board of Canada …
Ottawa – All Canadians benefit from ample and diverse flight options, whether travelling for pleasure or business, or moving people and goods. The Government of Canada is working hard to expand Canada’s international air transport agreements to offer more choice and convenience for shippers and travellers. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced that Canada has recently expanded its …
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier François Legault released the following joint statement in response to the St. Lawrence Seaway strike: “The labour disruption that has closed the St. Lawrence Seaway is risking significant harm to our economies. Nearly $17 billion in goods were transported through this vital trade corridor last year alone. Businesses and people across …
Gatineau – Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote: “Tonight, we received formal notice that the membership of the ILWU Canada has voted in favour of the deal negotiated on July 30. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association …
St John’s – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East , Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced an investment of up to $306 million to expand the Trans-Canada Highway. This investment will …
