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As Canadians get ready to elect a new federal government next week, two issues are top of mind according to several public opinion polls: housing affordability and climate change.  And it's no surprise these two areas are prominent; housing and the...

An in-depth analysis of the campaign platforms of the five major political parties competing in the 2021 federal election finds some are promising measures that directly align with the priorities of Indigenous women in Canada, and others are missing...

Logiq, Inc. (NEO: LGIQ) , a global provider of award-winning e-commerce and fintech solutions, has received approval of an annual lending rate from the Indonesian Government to provide micro-lending services to the more than 50 million members of...

A new survey conducted by Abacus Data took the pulse of Canada's skilled trades workforce to find out what matters most this election; from traveling for work to a changing energy sector to much-needed reforms to Employment Insurance. Commissioned...

MEDIA ADVISORY   The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, André Picard, and candidates from all...

8 million Canadians ? children and youth under age 18 ? do not have a vote in the federal election and cannot hold the government accountable for the post-pandemic recovery. Children around the world will also be affected by the outcome of the...

RESCON fully supports Ontario Premier Doug Ford's announcement today to roll out the government's enhanced vaccine certificate program as it will boost the vaccination rate of all Ontario, including the construction industry. According to Dr....

The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) cautions the Government of Canada that restricting flavours in vape products will have unintended economic consequences in addition to increasing smoking rates. Flavour restrictions will put 1,400 Canadian small...

Orchard Villa long-term care home in Pickering Ontario gained widespread notoriety for its record during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 206 of Orchard Villa's 233 residents contracted COVID-19, along with more than 100 staff. At least 70 residents...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is encouraged by the focus on housing affordability as a key priority in each of the major party's platforms in the lead-up to September's federal election. However, while parties pledge to build...

Orchard Villa long-term care home in Pickering Ontario gained widespread notoriety for its record during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 206 of Orchard Villa's 233 residents contracted COVID-19, along with more than 100 staff. At least 70 residents...

The Royal Canadian Legion released its 2021 "It's Our Duty" position paper to all Canadian Members of Parliament recently. The paper outlines the organization's current advocacy agenda. Among other priorities, the Legion wants to see: Immediate...

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This week, it launched a digital campaign urging Canadians to speak with one voice on three critical issues: environmental stewardship, geriatric...

The Legion's Dominion President Bruce Julian issued a public statement today regarding help for Veterans during the current crisis in Afghanistan. "The Royal Canadian Legion stands ready to support our Veterans impacted by the ongoing tragic events...

Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske made the following statement today: "Decades of cuts and privatization in the long-term care sector have had tragic consequences during this crisis. "Early in the pandemic, long-term care homes...

President Bea Bruske will be in Halifax on Wednesday, August 25 as part of the Canadian Labour Congress' election tour. Over the next four weeks, Bruske will criss-cross the country in support of candidates who are focused on a workers-centred...

President Bea Bruske will launch the Canadian Labour Congress' election tour in St. John's and will criss-cross the country over the next four weeks in support of candidates who are focused on a workers-centred recovery. On Tuesday August 24,...

Deans Knight Income Corporation (the "Company") announces that it intends to file an application with the Supreme Court of Canada seeking leave to appeal the August 4, 2021 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal. The Federal Court of Appeal's...

Received first instalment of a government grant for $330,000AUD as part of the Australian government's Manufacturing Modernisation program aimed at supporting manufacturers scaling their businesses.Grant to be used for automation of downstream...

With the provincial government announcing that it is developing a permanent paid sick leave program for all BC workers, UFCW 1518 wants to ensure that gig workers are able to reap the benefits of the new program. Due to their classification as...

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (ANSN) is pleased to share the Canadian Energy Regulator ("CER") has granted ANSN's request requiring TC Energy to provide transparency to impacted local Indigenous communities seeking economic participation on the 2021...

Two out of three Canadians (63%) support banning smoking in national, provincial and municipal parks based on a new national online survey of 1,509 respondents conducted by Leger Research. "These results reveal that Canadians want all levels of...

Whether Canada's university researchers are addressing the global climate crisis or improving local healthcare, they are at the forefront of innovation at home and on the world stage. The Government of Canada is committed to keeping our researchers...

Inspired by Chief Janvier of Chipewyan Dene First Nation and the Blinding Light Walk- Tiger Lily, the Athabasca Tribal Council Ltd. (ATC) is launching the Orange Path, a national effort to raise awareness and support for reconciliation across Canada....

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, PC, MP, has announced that the continuance of the Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council (Council) as the College of Immigration and Citizenship...

A Nanos Research Survey released today by the Canadian Psychedelic Association (CPA) shows 82 percent of Canadians approve the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy for people suffering from an end-of-life illness, and 78 percent would support a...

In its judgment of March 15, 2021 the Ecowas Court of Justice detailed the extensive violations of Cape Verdean law (along with international law) that occurred in the arrest and detention of Alex Saab. Consequently, the Court issued a binding...

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries' Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce they have completed the recommissioning of an Air Separation plant in Patancheru, Hyderabad India. This...

FreshBooks, a Canadian cloud accounting software with paying customers in 100+ countries, announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ontario government to share data and insights regarding small business recovery...

Jushi Holdings Inc. ("Jushi" or the "Company") , a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, issued the following statement on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Commenting on the act, Jim Cacioppo, Chief Executive...

Last Friday, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA), a coalition of prominent national advocacy and business organizations seeking to end the prohibition and criminalization of cannabis in the United States, released a White Paper that provides an...

UFCW 1518 is calling on Interior Health to re-examine its decision of reducing care times and to change its scheduling program to ensure home support workers can provide the critical care that clients need. After reading an article published on...

On Monday, June 28, Educators, parents and community members who are part of the Justice for Workers campaign will be delivering report cards to Premier Doug Ford and over two dozen Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) who are part of the Ford...

Victory Square Technologies Inc. ("Victory Square'' or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Bill C-218, a bill that legalizes single-game sports wagering has passed the Canadian Senate and now proceeds for Royal Assent to become law in...

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today celebrates the arrival of single-event sports betting across Canada as the Senate successfully passed Bill C-218, without amendment, at Third Reading. Today's successful vote will allow the Canadian gaming...

Diabetes Canada is thrilled to see the passage into law of Bill C-237, an act to establish a national framework for diabetes in Canada pass within Parliament today that will improve prevention, management and research into diabetes. Over the past...

Working Families announced today that it will mount a constitutional challenge to the Ford government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause in Bill 307 as a result of it losing a court decision on Bill 254. "The government was upset that they didn't...

From Trust to Dust: Culture Wars, Tribalism, Partisanship, and the MediaFree Webcast: June 22 @ 11 am ETPresented by PRophetThis event is hosted by Aaron Kwittken, CEO & Founder of PRophet. In an environment where misinformation, partisanship, and...

Migrants, including refugees, care workers, farm workers, undocumented people and international students, are organizing rallies and celebrations in Vancouver, Toronto, Sudbury, Winnipeg and online today - World Refugee Day and Fathers' Day - to call...

Innovate BC announced $1,075,000 awarded to four BC research and development projects. The funding, through Innovate BC's Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of the following biotech, cleantech, mining and robotics projects.  ...

Free Virtual Event: June 24 @ 6 PM EST Hosted by: The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management Master's in Strategic Public Relations Register here: https://bit.ly/3gGRe7h Overview What are corporate leaders doing...

Increased costs to purchasers, decreased new housing supply due to market distortions, and a flawed approach unique to Toronto Inclusionary Zoning (IZ)** are the key findings in a new report released today on the City of Toronto's (City) proposed IZ...

Ontarians are outraged that Ford is recalling the legislature to use the notwithstanding clause to override the constitution, after a judge ruled key parts of the Ford Conservative Government's Bill 254 to be unconstitutional, says the Ontario...

Today, a team of clinical staff from the Grey Bruce Health Unit attended the Hockey Hub mass vaccination centre at the CAA Centre in Brampton to support in the fight against the Delta variant that is spreading in the region. Through collaboration...

Ontarians are outraged that Ford is recalling the legislature to use the notwithstanding clause to override the constitution, after a judge ruled key parts of the Ford Conservative Government's Bill 254 to be unconstitutional, says the Ontario...

The Representative Plaintiffs in the class action of Gottfriedson v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada are pleased to announce that they have signed a settlement agreement with Canada on behalf of Day Scholars and their children. This...

Canary seed will soon be designated as an official grain under the Canada Grain Act. Responding to producer calls for change and following consultations with stakeholders across the country, the Canadian Grain Commission is implementing regulatory...

Technical briefing on the release of the Building Industry and Land Development Association's latest industry report, Affordable Housing in the City of Toronto ? A Responsibility We All Share, Summary of Study Findings of Inclusionary Zoning Reports...

"Today's ruling by Justice Edward Morgan is a major victory for working Ontarians and the organizations that support them," said Patrick Dillon, official Spokesperson for Working Families. "The decision that nullifies key provisions of the Ford...

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) acknowledges and honours the thousands of Indigenous women and girls taken from us by violence, as well as the children, families, friends, and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and...