News by subject: CMG

Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced an investment of $316,253 in eight Saskatchewan communities to support data-driven decisions about...

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....

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $40 million in joint funding for nine...

Today, the Government of Canada, along with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an investment of $348,460 in seven Nova Scotia communities. This funding will help them make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and...

Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver?Sunshine Coast?Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver?Sunshine Coast?Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Following a stringent selection process, Jocelyne Frédéric-Gauthier, Chair of the Société de transport de Laval's (STL) Board of Directors, announces the appointment of Josée Roy as General Manager. Ms. Roy currently holds the position of Executive...

Charbone Hydrogen Corporation ("Charbone") is pleased to announce the execution, as of November 7, 2022, of a lease (the "Lease") between its wholly-owned subsidiary, Charbone Hydrogen Manitoba Inc. ("Charbone Manitoba"), and the City of Selkirk,...

The level of excitement is building in our Espace pour la vie teams: the holidays are just around the corner, and with them comes an amazing lineup of activities! Having five museums means we can deliver a whole host of discoveries and experiences...

The Montréal Insectarium is proud to unveil its all-new EntomoMiam box to introduce food-lovers to edible-insect gastronomy (entomophagy). Chef-consultant and fine food creator Daniel Vézina was commissioned by Espace pour la vie to develop a gourmet...

The Government of Ontario today introduced the next phase of its Housing Supply Action Plan: the proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The Plan includes a broad array of legislative and regulatory changes related to land use planning, property...

Downtown Montreal's strategic importance as Quebec's economic, academic and cultural engine requires an official status and clear intervention mechanisms to ensure its long-term vitality and competitiveness. This is one of the conclusions put forward...

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is partnering with the City of Montréal and the Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) to make a major investment in affordable...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. 2:30 p.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok. Office of...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada Private meetings The Prime Minister will speak with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. 2:30 p.m.        The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok. Office of...

Stanley Cup Champion Nazem Kadri Endorses Nour Kadri for Mayor of Ottawa. Today, the celebrated sports star said: "Hey, it's Nazem Kadri here. I just wanted to wish my cousin Nour Kadri good luck in the Ottawa Mayor election. Remember. a Kadri will...

Local airports play a crucial role in Canada, connecting communities from coast to coast to coast while also ensuring they continue to have access to essential services like air ambulance, resupply, and forest fire response. Today, the Minister of...

Marina Kun has a global reputation.  The company she headed for nearly half a century is known to violinists worldwide.  The Ottawa Citizen recently reported, "The Kun Shoulder Rest celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, still going strong and...

Jim Cox, Chair, Board of Directors of the Canadian Intelligence Network Endorses Nour Kadri for Mayor of Ottawa. Jim Cox said, "Nour Kadri clearly recognizes the need for leadership of a comprehensive approach to ensuring community safety, with...

Ensemble Montréal, B'nai B'rith and the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) joined forces today at a press conference to call for more action to combat hate incidents and crimes. During the meeting, Montréal's Official Opposition...

During a media conference this morning at Queen's Park, the Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC) will call on all Ontarians to recognize the Oct. 24, 2022 municipal elections as a massive opportunity for public climate action by voting for...

Kadri's candidacy has been making an increasing impact with Ottawa voters.  Today Kadri and his team announce another high profile endorsement.   James Skippen, well known attorney, Vice Chair of QuarterHill Inc. and former CEO of Wilan Inc. is an...

Nokia Canada and federal, provincial and municipal partners today announced plans to transform Nokia's Ottawa, ON, facility into a world-leading, sustainable research and development (R&D) hub. The tech center will significantly expand Nokia Canada's...

Saint-Laurent, represented by its Mayor, Alan DeSousa, voiced its opinion to the Office de consultation publique de Montréal on October 12 as part of the consultation process leading to the new Land Use and Mobility Plan that will shape Montréal's...

At its General Meeting on October 4, Saint-Laurent Council adopted its budget for 2023. Totalling $78,377,000, it represents an increase of $1,823,400 over the $76,553,600 budget adopted for 2022, and $494,600 from the surplus was used to achieve a...

Canadians in Alberta and beyond are upgrading their homes to be more energy-efficient. Energy efficiency fights climate change, creates good jobs and helps families to save on their monthly bills. The Government of Canada is working with...

YWCA Toronto and WomanACT have joined forces with 50 community organizations to issue an open letter and launch a municipal election campaign ? #VoteEquityTO ? to demand action on rising poverty and inequality in the upcoming municipal election....

Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Mayor of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (CDN-NDG), together with Dominique Ollivier, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Ville de Montréal, is proud to inaugurate the Passage Yolène-Jumelle, named in...

Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Mayor of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, and Dominique Ollivier, Chair of the Ville de Montréal Executive Committee, invite media representatives to an event to inaugurate the Passage Yolène-Jumelle. Members...

The Montreal Firefighters Association today expressed its surprise in front of the spontaneous decision by the Montreal Fire Department (SIM) to remove its Hammerhead water rescue boats from its equipment pool, effective immediately, in keeping with...

If you have ever driven through the City of Vaughan, you will understand the serious nature of dealing with heavy traffic. In the last decade, the citizens of Vaughan have witnessed a surge of residential units and condos but their core...

Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Mayor of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, and Dominique Ollivier, Chair of the Ville de Montréal Executive Committee, invite media representatives to an event to inaugurate the Passage Yolène-Jumelle. Members...

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has worked with municipal staff from across Ontario to provide insights into the hundreds of municipal elections that will be held across Ontario on October 24. This data is now available to online...

The urban agglomeration of Montréal has lifted the boil-water advisory issued on September 22, 2022 for the City of Dorval, the Town of Dorval Island and Saint-Laurent borough....

Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton?Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

The urban agglomeration of Montréal has issued a boil-water advisory for Dorval, the Town of Dorval Island and part of Saint-Laurent borough starting today, September 22, 2022....

As predicted by Mayor Georges Bourelle, the municipal administration and its financial experts, the effect of the increased property values generated by the new three-year assessment role (2023-2025) will double the unjust overtaxation imposed by the...

The first phase of the Alberta is Calling advertising campaign launched in Toronto and Vancouver in mid?August and was designed to draw skilled, educated and ambitious talent to Alberta. In Phase 2, the campaign continues to spread the news about why...

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Shane Thompson, Minister of Environment and...

The latest three-year property assessment role for the Island of Montréal tabled on September 14 demonstrates once again that Beaconsfield property values are experiencing a considerable growth rate with an average of 39.3%, increasing the average...

Violent crime has recently escalated in the City of Vaughan. The biggest fear facing the citizens of Vaughan is coming true - Toronto style crime and violence is creeping onto their streets and growing fast.   Just in the...

This event will take place at the base of the Firefighters' Monument located on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa at the intersections of Lett St. & Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway on LeBreton. Date:                   Sunday, September 11, 2022 Time:           ...

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for New Brunswick did not receive any requests to make a representation in Saint-Léolin and Sussex. Therefore, the Commission has cancelled public hearings that were scheduled to take place on Tuesday,...

This event will take place at the base of the Firefighters' Monument located on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa at the intersections of Lett St. & Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway on LeBreton. Date:                   Sunday, September 11, 2022 Time:           ...

A partnership of municipalities in eastern Ontario has released a report detailing the critical need for the return of VIA Rail Canada's commuter train service along the Kingston to Toronto corridor. Based on a survey of residents in this region...

More than 1200 people passed through the doors of the Aréna Raymond-Bourque on September 3 for its grand reopening celebrations. Alan DeSousa, Mayor of the borough of Saint-Laurent; Caroline Bourgeois, Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee,...

As the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) blows out its 20th candle this year, Ensemble Montréal wishes to underline the dedication of all the commissioners and employees who have been involved in the independent organization over the...

Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event regarding public transit infrastructure with Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of...

Saint-Laurent Council is inviting media representatives to the grand re-opening celebration of the renovated Aréna Raymond Bourque, in the presence of hockey legend Raymond Bourque himself and the two ambassadors of this event, Olympic hockey...

Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event regarding public transit infrastructure with Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of...