For the first time since 2012, Canada does not rank among the top 10 freest countries worldwide, finds a new study released today by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute. “During the pandemic, like other governments worldwide, governments in Canada restricted freedom of movement, expression, assembly and other […]
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Government of Canada Invests $23 Million In Pediatric Cancer Research
Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents in Canada. Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in this country and 1,500 more are diagnosed every year. This week, the Government of Canada announced $23 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research […]
VIA Rail Addresses December Travel Disruptions And Traveller Compensation
Martin R Landry, President and Chief Executive Officer at VIA Rail Canada has issued the following statement regarding the travel delays and train cancellations which occurred from December 23 to December 26: “A severe winter storm along with the derailment of a freight train disrupted VIA Rail’s operations from December 23 […]
Selection Process Launched For CEO Of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
The Government of Canada has announced that the selection process is underway for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). It is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill the position through an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process. Interested candidates are […]
Canada Welcomes Historic Number Of Newcomers In 2022
Government reaches target of 431,645 new permanent residents The Federal Government has been addressing the acute labour shortages the country is facing today with immigration to Canada as a key part of the solution. Newcomers enrich our communities, and contribute to our economy by working, creating jobs and supporting local […]
Additional Funding Announced for Migrant Worker Support Program
On December 19, 2022 the Federal Government announced that more than $3.6 million in funding is being directed to Workforce WindsorEssex through the Migrant Worker Support Program. This is one of several projects being funded through this program to help temporary foreign workers learn about and exercise their rights while […]
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Issues Her 2022 Holiday Message
Holiday message from the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario This year as I reflect on the holiday season, I turn to the traditional messages of our late Sovereign. Somehow she always found just the right words of comfort and joy. Her last holiday message began by saying: “Christmas […]
Canada’s Health-Care Wait Times Hit 27.4 Weeks — Longest On Record
Canadian patients waited longer than ever this year for medical treatment, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study, an annual survey of physicians across Canada, reports a median wait time of 27.4 weeks—the longest ever recorded, longer than […]
Breaking Racial Barriers in NHL Now Considered Event of Historic Significance
Paul Jacobs, Henry “Elmer” Maracle, Larry Kwong, Fred Sasakamoose and Willie O’Ree each broke racial barriers to reach hockey’s highest level In Canada, national historic designations illustrate defining moments in our country’s history and the diverse and complex stories that are shared. In acknowledging both the triumphs and the struggles […]
Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Is Dec. 6
Thirty years ago 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. Parliament designated December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is a day when we remember them and mourn their loss. It is a time to reaffirm our commitment […]