Rebuilding after the wildfire: Parks Canada changes the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy October 30, 2024 Following the devastating wildfire that tore through the Town of Jasper in 2023, Parks Canada has announced changes to the town’s Land Use Policy. The new policy is designed to help the community rebuild and recover while also … Read more
Backgrounder: 2024 Road Construction Season Wraps Up, Improving Safety Across PEI (Charlottetown, October 30, 2024) – The 2024 road construction season is now complete, with major improvements made to safety and infrastructure across Prince Edward Island. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal invested $120 million in road construction and maintenance projects this year, including: … Read more
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for northern contaminants research and monitoring projects October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada is launching a call for proposals for research and monitoring projects on the impacts of contaminants in the North. The call for proposals is part of the Government of Canada’s Northern Contaminants Program (NCP), … Read more
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution October 30, 2024 Millhaven, ON – On October 30, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an inmate from Millhaven Institution was found unresponsive in his cell. The inmate, a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is currently under investigation by the Ontario Coroner’s … Read more
Minister Valdez Announces Agreement to Deliver Health Innovations to First Nations Communities Ottawa, October 30, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to deliver innovative health solutions to First Nations communities across Canada. The agreement, valued at $25 million over five … Read more
MP Hanley Announces Federal Investment Supporting SKOOKUMbrand’s Technology Adoption to Increase Production and Sales Ottawa, ON – October 30, 2024 – The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced a federal investment of $500,000 for … Read more
Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Praises CRA for Exempting Bare Trustees from 2024 Filing Requirement Ottawa, October 30, 2024 — The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson has expressed satisfaction with the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to exempt bare trustees from the 2024 filing requirement. A bare trust is a legal arrangement in which one person (the trustee) holds property on … Read more
Government of Canada to Announce Support to Increase Opportunities for Women and Build a More Resilient Economy for Everyone in Canada October 30, 2024 – Today, the Government of Canada announced new measures to increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada. The announcement was made during a speech … Read more
Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada is announcing temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon. These measures include: Extending the validity of visas for Lebanese nationals who are currently in Canada: This will allow Lebanese nationals who are already … Read more
Announcing Funding to Improve Energy Efficiency in Ontario’s Industrial Facilities October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada announced today that it will invest $20 million to support energy efficiency projects in Ontario’s industrial facilities. This investment is part of the government’s plan to reduce Canada’s emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. “Improving energy … Read more