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Clarington Opens Applications for 2025 Trees for Rural Roads Program

Justin Barber

22 Feb 2025

The Trees for Rural Roads program in Clarington is now open for 2025 applications, providing rural residents with free native tree species for planting on private properties next to municipal roadways. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2025.

This initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and environmental protection in Clarington. Records indicate that since the commencement in 2012, more than 8,800 native trees and shrubs have been planted through the program.

Applicants are expected to comply with the guidelines set forth by the municipality. For comprehensive details, including eligibility criteria and application forms, interested parties should consult the official Clarington website.

Committee on Internal Trade Takes Steps to Simplify Trade and Labor Mobility

On February 21, 2025, the Committee on Internal Trade met in Ottawa to address efforts to enhance internal trade across Canada. This meeting was attended by Anita Anand, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, alongside provincial and territorial representatives. Key topics discussed included: * The removal of exceptions in the

Government Reduces Federal Exceptions in Trade Agreement

The Canadian government is set to remove 20 federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), which will decrease the total number from 39 to 19. This adjustment mainly affects government procurement policies and aims to broaden opportunities for Canadian businesses to compete within the domestic market. This change

Canada Invests in Skills Training for Over 10,000 Workers

The Government of Canada is investing in innovative projects that offer skills training to more than 10,000 Canadian workers. These projects focus on sectors that are crucial to both environmental sustainability and economic growth, notably the auto industry and construction. According to an official announcement, the initiative aims to

Canadian Research Team Initiates Antarctic Mission for Environmental Studies

Canadian scientists will embark on a research mission to Antarctica, beginning February 23, 2025. This mission, part of Operation PROJECTION 2025-01, involves aboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke. Scientists aim to investigate climate change, glacial retreat, and pollution along the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Committee on Internal Trade Takes Steps to Simplify Trade and Labor Mobility

Government Reduces Federal Exceptions in Trade Agreement

Canada Invests in Skills Training for Over 10,000 Workers

Canadian Research Team Initiates Antarctic Mission for Environmental Studies