News by subject: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Ahead of the President's travel to the Middle East next month, the EnerGeo Alliance today joined with 28 energy associations to urge President Biden and his Cabinet to visit America's major energy facilities - from production to distribution to...

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Avenue Living Asset Management (Avenue Living) have entered into an agreement whereby the CIB and Avenue Living together will commit $150 million towards sustainable retrofit projects in low-density...

Day-to-day prices on essentials are surging, interest rates soaring and rents are reaching record levels. Meanwhile, wages are still lagging far behind inflation. Canada's unions are urging Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia...

The Khan Review, an independent review of the United Kingdom's SmokeFree 2030 policies has identified four critical recommendations, which Dr. Khan refers to as ?must dos', for the country to achieve its 2030 smokefree target. Among them is the...

A new consortium of Canadian SMEs is working together to provide new, innovative oat-based products for Canadian and global consumers. Plant Veda Foods Ltd., Avena Foods Ltd., HPP Canada and Thirstea Beverages Ltd., with a co-investment from...

Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. ("Wellbeing" or the "Company") (NEO: MEDI) (FRA: SQ2), subsidiary KGK Science Inc. applauds the efforts on the part of U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA" or the "Agency") to release the recent New Dietary...

A new marketing campaign aims to build national confidence in how oil and gas is produced in Canada by presenting Canadians with a label of origin for an energy sector they can be proud of. The Made the Canadian Way campaign, launched this week by...

On Wednesday 8 June, the United Nations will host its annual World Oceans Day celebration with the 2022 theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Produced by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal...

Limited time is left to submit applications for Innovate BC's Ignite program. The deadline for applications this year is July 4, 2022. The Ignite program presents an exciting future to British Columbians as it offers up to $300,000 to academic and...

On July 7, 2022, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) will hold its 2021 Annual Public Meeting as a pre-recorded webcast. The meeting will give stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the Corporation's performance and achievements. Moreen...

The Ontario Federation of Labour says workers are ready to hold Ford's Conservative government to account, following Thursday night's election results. The re-election of Ford's Conservatives comes at a time when Ontarians are facing a skyrocketing...

Greater Toronto Area, June 3, 2022?The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) congratulates Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario on yesterday's election results. The association, the land development...

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the PCs for being re-elected. We would especially like to congratulate Steve Clark and Monte McNaughton, as they have been big supporters of the industry and...

The Ontario Home Builders' Association congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party on being re-elected to a second majority government. Ontario's home builders, renovators, trade contractors and building suppliers...

With housing affordability challenges high on the list of priorities for many voters, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on all political parties and candidates running in the 2022 Ontario election to take serious action...

The Royal Canadian Legion is renewing its call for a comprehensive strategy to deal with the ballooning wait times faced by Canada's Veterans after they submit their disability claims for processing. The cry comes in the wake of the Auditor...

After reviewing the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) consumer protection recommendations published on May 26, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) urges the Ministry of Finance to carefully consider the next steps prior to...

A new $19 million project by Protein Industries Canada and a consortium of companies will help Canadian farmers further improve their substantiality and reduce carbon emissions through the commercialization of a new micronutrient fertilizer....

The Ontario election has been called for June 2, 2022. The election is an important opportunity for the foodservice industry to seek out pandemic recovery support for the betterment of the industry as a whole. After two years of pandemic lockdowns...

As Canada's population ages, the number of working-aged Canadians relative to the number of seniors has declined from 5.4 in 2000 to 3.4 in 2022, which means government spending related to demographics is increasing at the same time that the growth...

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

FireSmart BC and Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness BC, are calling on residents of British Columbia to start preparing for wildfire using simple, proven steps to mitigate the impacts of wildfire on their property and...

Canada's plant-based food and ingredients sector is one of opportunity. As innovative companies across the country expand their footprint in order to produce more healthy, sustainable products, helping meet the growing global demand for protein, all...

Bow Valley College is announcing that it has received $4.6-million from the Government of Alberta to add significantly more seats for six of its programs. These 426 seats will allow the College to support learners in their pathway to employment in...

In a new ad released today, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is urging Ontario voters to elect a government that will put workers first. "For years, whether it's the Liberals or Conservatives in power, life has gotten harder for working...

Restaurants Canada and Saskatchewan's struggling restaurateurs were disheartened by yesterday's announcement that the Saskatchewan Government will be increasing the provincial minimum wage from $11.81 to $13.00 per hour on October 1, 2022, and to $15...

Applications are open for the Innovate BC Ignite program for up to $300,000 to fund B.C.-based innovation projects that could help benefit people in the areas of natural resources, engineering and applied science.  The funding is awarded to teams...

the London and District Labour Council is mobilizing with community organizations on events in London and area to ensure that the issues that mean the most to working people and their families, are heard loud and clear, heading into the June 2...

North America's premier offshore wind energy conference came to a successful close yesterday after three days of programming that featured an international cohort of government officials and industry leaders. The ninth annual International Offshore...

KOROR, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU - The Republic of the Marshall Islands has committed to sharing its vessel monitoring data on Global Fishing Watch's public map, bolstering ocean governance and promoting compliance throughout some of the world's richest...

Grain Farmers of Ontario and Grain Farmers of Quebec (Producteurs de grains du Québec), representing over 50,000 grains and oilseeds farmers, are calling for the federal government to take immediate action to eliminate the burden on farmers caused by...

The Open Society Foundations are appalled by today's Turkish court decision to sentence Osman Kavala?the business leader and philanthropist?to life in prison, even though no credible evidence was ever presented to substantiate the baseless charges...

The City of Sandy Springs was recognized as a 2021 "Tree City of the World" by the Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Sandy Springs earned recognition as a Tree City for the third consecutive year. To...

Questerre Energy Corporation ("Questerre" or the "Company") reported today that the Government of Quebec has passed Bill 21, An Act mainly to end petroleum exploration and production and the public financing of those activities. Michael Binnion,...

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to see the Government of Canada putting a spotlight on the mineral industry in Federal Budget 2022 by announcing measures that will capitalize on Canada's potential to become the...

As conflict, humanitarian emergencies, COVID-19 and climate change wreak havoc across the globe, Cooperation Canada is encouraged by today's 2022 federal budget which includes an increase in Canada's international assistance and a willingness to...

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is pleased the federal government has made the country's housing crisis a major plank in its 2022 budget but it's unclear how proposed measures will actually boost the supply of new homes...

TORONTO, APRIL 7, 2022 ? Canada's 2022 federal budget arrives amid deafening calls for urgent and ambitious action to deal with the worsening biodiversity and climate crises. New funding for the protection and restoration of nature sends a clear...

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is applauding the federal government for making housing affordability a priority of the 2022 Federal Budget but is questioning the need and effectiveness of some of the announced actions. Specifically,...

Green Shield Canada (GSC), in partnership with Toronto Foundation, Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and the Ottawa Community Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new series of social impact reports called Left Behind: The State of...

Canadians for Nuclear Energy (C4NE) concluded a day of successful pre-budget advocacy as the grassroots climate group continues to lead the call for a rework to the Government of Canada's Green Bond Framework. The Framework currently excludes...

WWF-Canada opposes today's approval of Equinor's Bay du Nord Development Project, an offshore oil and gas drilling site positioned in an ecologically sensitive and biologically significant area off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, which will...

Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province?s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario?s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers is calling on all parliamentarians to step-up action on supply chain challenges facing this year's...

Independent assessment and modelling from the Canadian Climate Institute concludes the federal government's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is credible, but its success will depend on accelerating the implementation of a handful of specific policies....

Today, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) requested President Biden to proclaim May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is a time to educate patients, family, friends,...

Greater Toronto Area, March 30, 2022 ? The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) applauds the provincial government for taking steps to address the housing supply crisis in the GTA through proposed legislation and other measures....

On behalf of the province's eight real estate boards and 24,000 REALTORS®, the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) supports the Government of British Columbia's intent to introduce a "Homebuyer Protection Period." However, the BC Government's...

Kiteworks, the leading platform for ensuring regulatory compliance and effectively managing risk with every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content, announced today that as cyberattacks on Ukrainian government agencies and businesses...

Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra" or "the Company") issued the following statement today: Centerra Gold Inc. notes that the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a decision by the Kyrgyz Government to conclude an agreement with...

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada) commends the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Government of Canada for working together on a historic Supply and Confidence Agreement that makes significant progress on issues that...