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The Animal Alliance of Canada gratefully acknowledges the Nova Scotia government, especially the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, who, on April 17, heeded the voices of the people to announce that: "after careful consideration of...

? Funding outlined in Tuesday's federal budget destined to support First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia falls far short of what is needed to meet the government's obligations under the Indigenous Languages Act (C-91). Instead of...

Contrary to claims by many climate activists and politicians, extreme weather events?including forest fires, droughts, floods and hurricanes?are not increasing in frequency or intensity, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an...

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled Canada's 2024 Federal Budget this week, which included details on the allocation of funds for the $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund. The Canada Rental Protection Fund, aimed at protecting the...

Young entrepreneurs across the country now have a better chance to successfully start or buy a business, thanks to the Government of Canada's renewed investment of $60 million over five years in Futurpreneur Canada, announced yesterday in the 2024...

Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms") notes its disappointment that a change to the current Cannabis Excise Duty was not included in today's Canadian federal budget. "We remain focused on working with industry and government to...

Global Fishing Watch, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through transparency of human activity at sea, has announced three pioneering collaborations with Greece, Panama and the West African Sub-Regional...

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased with the 2024-2025 federal budget and the Government of Canada's support and recognition of the important work of Friendship Centres. Friendship Centres support over half of the...

Today's budget delivered investments for researchers across the country, including long-awaited and much-needed increases to graduate and post-doctoral fellowships as well as increases to core research funding. "This investment in Canada's next...

The United Steelworkers union acknowledge the positive steps taken by the federal government in Budget 2024 to uphold workers' rights and advance sustainable job creation but emphasizes the need for swift action on critical issues that remain...

The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) welcomes news of the new agreement reached by the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada that enables Highway 413 to finally move forward. Today's Memorandum of Understanding...

"Today, the Federal Government announced Canada's Housing Plan, ahead of the 2024 Federal Budget. The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) joins the Canadian Real Estate Association in commending Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister of Housing,...

The RSC has released its latest report titled "Health Research System Recovery: Strengthening Canada's Health Research System After the COVID-19 Pandemic." The report goes beyond preparing for the next pandemic or health emergency by outlining how to...

If journalists and politicians want to more accurately assess Canada's economic performance relative to other countries, they should stop using GDP growth figures that don't account for population changes, finds a new study published today by the...

Roth IAMS is proud to announce that it has been selected as the new vendor for the Ontario Ministry of Health's Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA), Application Support, Training and Data Transition Program. Under this contract, Roth IAMS will...

In a celebration of the importance of furry companionship amidst the hustle and bustle of Canadian politics, the Canadian Animal Health Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of our second annual "Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill" photo contest!...

Autism Speaks Canada marks an evolution in collaborating with and standing alongside the autistic community by launching Autism Speaks Canada's World Autism Month campaign. The campaign includes a pledge to #ActFearlessly for change and the launch of...

Greater Toronto Area, April 2, 2024 ? The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) applauds the federal government for their housing supportive announcement earlier today and notes that the top up of $400 million to the Housing...

Protein Industries Canada is opening their third call for proposals under their Technology Leadership Project program stream. The call, which will close on May 22, 2024, is for projects that will further strengthen Canada's position in ingredient...

The Government of Canada announced an extension to the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) through March 31, 2025. The 15-per-cent METC for investors in flow-through shares "provides important support to junior mineral exploration companies...

Last week, during the Responsible Gambling Council's (RGC) annual Discovery Conference, the Ontario Government announced a historic investment of $9 million in funding through the Responsible Internet Gambling Fund (RIGF). This three-year...

Telesat , one of the world's largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced that on March 28, 2024, Telesat received a letter from Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding an investment in Telesat Lightspeed. The...

Three years ago, a monumental shift in the Indigenous justice landscape occurred when the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) assumed responsibility for the administration of Gladue Reports from Legal Aid BC. "Having an Indigenous-led...

"Today's 2024 Ontario Budget reaffirms the Provincial Government's commitment to investing in building more homes, infrastructure, and transit across the province. Ontario REALTORS® commend the Province's $190B investment to expand critical...

The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) commends the Government of Ontario's continued investment in critical infrastructure across the province in Budget 2024, Building a Better Ontario. This is a budget focussed on...

York University has long been a leader in health education and research, and we are excited to welcome the Ontario government's newest investment in the future of health care in York Region and beyond, announced today as part of the 2024 Budget:...

Sheri Meyerhoffer, the Canada Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), has concluded that a human rights abuse occurred at China's Hatu Qi-2 mine, in which Dynasty Gold, a Canadian mining company based in Vancouver, holds a majority interest....

Park Place Technologies, the world's leading data center and networking optimization firm, has acquired Virginia-based SDV Solutions, which provides client-centric data center infrastructure solutions exclusively to Federal Government agencies....

A clear majority of Ontarians support the construction and expansion of new road infrastructure, including transformational projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Ring of Fire. A new public opinion survey released this morning...

Today at the Université de Montréal, Que., the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport of Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, announced more than $515 million in funding for research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation...

The demand for a wide variety of flavourful, affordable protein options is rising across Canada. Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project to help meet the growing need for ingredients that will help meet this demand, with a...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new co-investment into advancing the Canadian fava bean ecosystem. Building on the success of past projects, partners Prairie Fava, DL Seeds and Three Farmers are coming together to test the functionality...

Financial Times and Statista have acknowledged Pomilio Blumm as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. The latest edition of the "FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies" has crowned Pomilio Blumm, an Italian communications agency, as the...

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (The FBCL) announced today that it is adjusting the currency parity for toll and ancillary rates at the Blue Water Bridge, directed at USA-bound traffic, as of April 1, 2024. The rates and their updated US...

Per-person program spending in Quebec reached its highest level on record at $15,562 in 2021 (inflation adjusted), finds a new report published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. "A useful...

The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue. The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) calls on MPPs from all parties in the legislature to support these...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into the creation of new ingredient and food options for consumers. The project sees new oat and pulse ingredients created by Avena Foods being used by Big Mountain Foods, Danone Canada and Old...

Tanzania's Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community. Members of Parliament recently...

Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) are not serious about negotiating and avoiding a work stoppage, says the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union representing workers at both companies. CN and CPKC are...

As the Ford government counters horror stories about unprecedented emergency department wait times, burgeoning deficits, and an unrelenting staffing crisis, it is running high-rotation advertisements paid for by the public to convince Ontarians that...

Canalytica Corp., a leading consulting firm renowned for its exceptional expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance and organizational excellence, proudly announces its acceptance into the Procurement Canada, Supply Arrangement List. This...

The federal government could balance its budget in one or two years with only modest spending restraint, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. "There are a few...

Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas on Thursday evening was honoured with the Hazel McCallion Community Leadership Award by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at its annual Excellence Awards in Toronto. The award is given to an elected official...

Dentists know that the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a major opportunity to provide oral health care to millions of people who have been unable to access the care they need. However, seniors and other eligible Canadian residents signing up for...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project with Konscious Foods, Avena Foods, and Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds (CPS) to bring new and improved plant-based products to the marketplace. Building off the success of Konscious Foods'...

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people affected by rare diseases, is pleased to announce the Health Canada approval of MYALEPTAtm (metreleptin for...

The 2024 Washington, D.C. Auto Show wrapped up this past Sunday, marking the conclusion of a highly successful event that showcased the automotive industry's latest innovations and engaged participants in meaningful discussions on public policy and...

CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural event September 24-26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa,  Ontario. The...

Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.  Employment and Social...

ABRAXAS POWER CORP. ("Abraxas") announces that, on December 21, 2023, it submitted a formal Special Economic Zone ("SEZ") application for a mixed use renewable energy project (the "Project") in the Republic of Maldives (the "Maldives"). The Project...