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Former Premier Jacques Parizeau takes the top prize in terms of fiscal responsibility, according to a ranking of Quebec premiers since 1944 published this morning by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). "Contrary to popular belief, neither Jean...

David Côté and Julie Poitras-Saulnier, co-founders of LOOP Mission and honorary co-presidents of the 25th edition of the OSEntreprendre Challenge, invite students, school staff and entrepreneurs from the 17 regions of Québec to register by 4:00 p.m.,...

This Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk will release her 2022 Annual Report. An embargo copy of the report...

In legislation introduced on November 24, the Blaine Higgs Conservative government is taking aim at public service workers and their rights to fair collective bargaining and to take job action. This bill enshrines unfair rules around job action...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: Due to a situation beyond our control, data on cases is not available today;0 new deaths, for a total of 17,325 deaths;2,816 health care workers absent for...

Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, organizations operating crisis lines in British Columbia (BC) reported an increase in the volume of calls as victims of...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 955 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,248,200*;12 new deaths, for a total of 17,314 deaths, i.e.;3 deaths in the last 24...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Michele Babchuk, Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Island, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural British...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Grace Lore, British Columbia's Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity for an announcement regarding support for crisis...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Grace Lore, British Columbia's Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity for an announcement regarding support for crisis...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation (NPF), in response to the B.C. Government's announcement of new funding to deliver stronger public safety services across the province:...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Michele Babchuk, Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Island, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural British...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 1 040 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,247,245*;10 new deaths, for a total of 17,302 deaths, i.e.;0 deaths in the last 24...

The results of the 33rd auction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission units held on November 16 jointly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) were released today. During the sale, 58,020,854 current vintage emission units were sold at $35.62 CA...

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) calls on the Government of Saskatchewan, and the province's minister of justice and attorney general, to withdraw its unnecessary application for a sweeping publication ban that would prevent journalists...

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Michele Babchuk, Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Island, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural British...

Students from Edmonton and Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation will join with Alberta Education Minister, the Honourable Adriana LaGrange and representatives from the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) and IG Wealth Management (IG) to recognize...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 1 332 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,246,205*;2 new deaths, for a total of 17,292 deaths, i.e.;0 deaths in the last 24...

Premier Doug Ford's and his health minister's failing plan to stabilize the province's crashing healthcare system is prompting five of Ontario's largest healthcare unions to band together and issue an SOS appeal for the PCs to act immediately and not...

Accelerating the government's recent investment in home care is critical to stabilizing its workforce, taking pressure off our struggling hospitals, and delivering better care for patients, according to Home Care Ontario, which today launched a new...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters President and CEO Dennis Darby called on the Ontario government today to reduce red tape by $700 million over the next four years to help secure long-term investment as the province moves to create an Advanced...

For the second quarter of its current fiscal year, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has reported comprehensive income of $22.3 million. To that can be added the tax revenues resulting from the company's operation (consumer and excise taxes),...

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has released an issues paper entitled Insights into the risks and benefits of digital financial services for consumers, which presents many findings and trends observed in the financial sector, as part of its...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 940 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,244,873*;18 new deaths, for a total of 17,290 deaths, i.e.;3 deaths in the last 24 hours,11...

The Quebecor Gallery is celebrating Québec designer Jean-Claude Poitras' 50-year career with Art-Couture, an exhibition of his work that opens today at Quebecor's head office. The eminent fashion designer and ambassador for Québec revisits his haute...

Citizens and government officials of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan met to discuss and debate priorities for the Nation at this weekend's successful Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA). As the governing authority for the Nation, the MNLA provides...

The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to strengthen Canada's public health care system and adapt to the changing needs of Canadians. As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must address existing...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 541 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,243,933*;2 new deaths, for a total of 17,272 deaths, i.e.;0 death in the last 24 hours,2 deaths...

Today, employees of Corporation d'urgences-santé joined forces to help young patients of Montréal's children's hospitals enjoy some Christmas magic. As in previous years, including the first mobilization in 1996, the children gathered in Phillips...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Thomas Annear, President of the Montague Curling Club,...

Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque; the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and His Worship Rowan Caseley, Mayor of the Town of Kensington, announced $4.2 million in joint funding for two infrastructure...

Ontario doctors will be gathering at Queen's Park on Monday (Nov. 21) to meet with cabinet ministers and MPPs from all parties to discuss how to increase patient access to care and improve the health-care system....

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 737 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,242,143*;11 new deaths, for a total of 17,264 deaths, i.e.;3 deaths in the last 24...

Members of the media are invited to attend a announcement regarding access to high-speed internet with Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket?Aurora, and Brian Saunderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe?Grey, on behalf of the...

Homeowners across the country have been asking for support to offset the cost of reducing radon in their homes.  Finally, some provinces and regions are offering grants that help cover the costs of radon mitigation for families....

The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) welcomes the Government of Ontario's announcement to appoint additional panelists to the Electrification and Energy Transition Panel ("the Panel")....

In April 2022, the Minister of Energy announced that the government would be bringing together an Electrification and Energy Transition Panel. Today, the province announced its appointments to the panel. Elexicon Energy applauds this selection of...

Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John's East, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John's, announced...

Today, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) marks its 40th anniversary of grantmaking across Ontario.   Formed on November 17, 1982...

New statistics released today show that Ontario's supply of registered nurses (RNs) has fallen further behind the national average than ever before....

The exhibition by Montreal artist Nelson Henricks opens to the public on November 17, 2022 at the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) and will continue until April 10, 2023. In this self-titled exhibition, Nelson Henricks offers up two new...

A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held today. The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) hold this auction in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 1,037 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,240,569*;54 new deaths, for a total of 17,244 deaths, i.e.;1 death in the last 24 hours,3...

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the pathway behind the Centre Block and the stairway on the west escarpment of Parliament Hill are now closed for the winter. The Queen Victoria Monument and area, located on...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) SMEs and organizations have a key role to play in ensuring Quebec's economy makes the environmental transition. They seek to innovate and grow by becoming more competitive in a greener world....

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. That's why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early...

This Thursday, November 17, 2022, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk will release the Special Report on Laurentian University. An embargo...

On Sunday, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Regional Chief Bobby Cameron and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, participated in the grand opening of the organization's new office space, located in...

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show: 793 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,239,532*;12 new deaths, for a total of 17,190 deaths, i.e.;0 deaths in the last 24 hours,12...

Accessibility Standards Canada has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Ontario. The agreements will improve efforts and coordination, and facilitate sharing of resources dedicated to creating a Canada without barriers....