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The Government of Canada has allocated $76 million to support 50 projects under the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. These projects aim to address environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes' water quality and ecosystem health. The funding is part of the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and
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The Government of Canada has announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, effective September 26, 2024. These changes aim to reduce reliance on temporary foreign workers and ensure that Canadian employers prioritize hiring qualified Canadians. Key changes include: * Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs): The government will refuse to
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative. This funding is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and aims to assist farmers in enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of their operations. The funding will support the adoption of
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On September 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, announced new mortgage reforms aimed at improving homeownership accessibility for Canadians, particularly targeting younger generations. The following key changes were highlighted: * Increase in Insured Mortgage Cap: The price cap for insured mortgages will rise from $1
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On September 13, 2024, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced federal investments totaling $14.9 million for 20 projects aimed at installing over 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Canada. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to enhance awareness of
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The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rates for 2025. The rate for employees will be set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings, while employers will pay $2.30 per $100 of insurable earnings, which is 1.4 times the employee rate. This
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The Government of Canada has announced a total of $7.3 billion in grants and interest-free loans for students for the 2024 academic year. This funding is part of measures outlined in Budget 2024. Key details include: * Increased Canada Student Grants: The maximum full-time Canada Student Grant will rise from
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Canada is launching a second 30-day consultation on potential surtaxes in response to trade practices from China. This consultation will take place from September 10, 2024, to October 10, 2024. The Government of Canada has stated that Canadian workers, particularly in the auto sector and related manufacturing supply chains, face
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On September 9, 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, addressed the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation by China into Canadian canola seed exports. This investigation will cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Minister MacAulay expressed concern regarding the investigation and emphasized the
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an expiry review concerning structural tubing imports from the Republic of Korea and Türkiye. This review is a follow-up to an order issued on October 16, 2019, as part of expiry review RR-2018-006. The Tribunal aims to assess whether the expiration of this
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced an investment of $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI). This funding aims to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors, and agri-businesses. The investment is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable
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The Liberal Party of Canada has announced that Mark Carney will chair the Leader’s Task Force on Economic Growth. This task force aims to develop ideas for both near- and long-term economic growth and productivity in Canada. Mark Carney, a Canadian economist with extensive experience in public service and