CRTC sets rates that will allow for greater choice of Internet services Ottawa, October 25, 2024 – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced new rates that will allow for greater choice of Internet services for Canadians. The new rates will lower the cost of leasing access to incumbent telecommunications companies’ networks, making … Read more
G7 Finance Ministers Announce Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loan Initiative On October 25, 2024, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met in Berlin, Germany, to discuss the global economic outlook and coordinate policy responses. Among the key outcomes of the meeting was the announcement of a new Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loan Initiative. … Read more
Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loan Mechanism and Russian Sovereign Assets Ottawa, Ontario – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today made the following statement: “Canada continues to stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable … Read more
Title: Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser Speaks with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon Source: Canada NewsWire Date: January 19, 2023 Article Summary: On January 19, 2023, Canada’s Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Sean Fraser, engaged in a discussion with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason … Read more
Government of Canada Announces Reduction in Immigration Levels for 2023 Headline Link: www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-immigration-levels-reduce-2023-1.6730781 Summary: The Government of Canada has announced plans to reduce its immigration targets for the upcoming year, aiming to bring in fewer newcomers than initially planned. The move comes in response to concerns about housing affordability, labor market integration, and the capacity … Read more
2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: A Detailed Overview Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027, which outlines the government’s targets for permanent resident admissions over the next three years. The plan aims to welcome a record number of immigrants to Canada, with a focus on economic immigration and … Read more
Minister Joly to participate in ministerial conference on Lebanon in Paris, France Source: Canada All National News Date: February 22, 2023 Summary: Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will participate in a ministerial conference on Lebanon, which will be held in Paris, France, on March 8, 2023. The conference will bring together international partners to discuss … Read more
Investing in the Big Impact of Small Business Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, accounting for over 98% of businesses and employing nearly 9 million people. They are also key drivers of innovation and economic growth. However, small businesses often face challenges when it comes to accessing capital. This is where government … Read more
Lockdown at Grand Valley Institution On October 25, 2023, a lockdown was initiated at Grand Valley Institution, a federal prison located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The lockdown was put in place after a fight broke out between two inmates, resulting in one inmate being seriously injured. According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), the fight occurred … Read more
Supporting Tourism in New Brunswick New Brunswick’s tourism industry is a vital part of the province’s economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue and creating tens of thousands of jobs. The provincial government is committed to supporting the growth of this industry and has implemented a number of initiatives to attract more visitors to New … Read more