CANADA TABLES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH COLOMBIAEngaging in a dynamic emerging market of 45 million people and an economy with high growth potential(No. 98 – March 10, 2010 – 3:45 p.m. ET) The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs...
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FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH COLOMBIA
GNWT Begins Public Discussions on Supplementary Health Benefits
As part of public discussion surrounding the Supplementary Health Benefits programs, ‘Supplementary Health Benefits – A Conversation with Northerners’ has been released online at www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca. A series of town hall meetings has also been scheduled in the communities where the programs...
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Manitoba and Saskatchewan Energy Co-operation
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operationWorking Group Established to Enhance Provincial Electrical Systems: MinistersThe Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have agreed to work co?operatively to enhance and maintain a sustainable energy supply by exploring new transmission...
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Ontario Throne Speech
March 8, 2010 2:00 PMGovernment Sees Jobs And Opportunity In Water Expertise, Higher EducationOntario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.The government’s five-year Open Ontario Plan was unveiled in a Speech...
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NWT Proposes Heritage Fund
Finance Minister Launches Public Discussion of NWT Heritage FundYELLOWKNIFE (March 1, 2010) – Finance Minister J. Michael Miltenberger today launched public discussions on a proposed Heritage Fund.“The NWT is blessed with a vast treasure of non-renewable resources,” said Minister Miltenberger. “However, once...
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Nova Scotia Pension Reform Discussion Paper
Department Seeks Input on Pension ReformLabour and Workforce DevelopmentMarch 5, 2010 12:03 PMThe Department of Labour and Workforce Development released a discussion paper today, March 5, to gather more input from employers, employees, unions and industry about private-sector pension-plan management.The Nova Scotia Pension Review...
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Canada Budget 2010
Budget 2010 – Budget in BriefCanada has returned to economic growth following the deepest global economic recession since the 1930s. The global recovery, however, remains fragile.Budget 2010 aims to contribute to this recovery and sustain Canada’s economic advantage now and for the future. The...
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Government of Canada Throne Speech
A Stronger Canada. A Stronger Economy. Now and for the Future.3 March 2010 Ottawa, OntarioToday, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Government’s Speech from the Throne to open the Third Session of Canada’s 40th...
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Ontario Proposes New Environmental Approvals
March 2, 2010 4:05 PMMcGuinty Government Seeks Public Input On Proposed DirectionOntario wants to make it easier for businesses to apply for and obtain environmental approvals while increasing protection of the environment.Public comment is being invited on a proposed model until April...
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BC 2010 Budget
BUDGET 2010 – BUILDING A PROSPEROUS BRITISH COLUMBIAVICTORIA – Setting the foundation for decades of renewed economic growth, protecting vital services, adding to British Columbia’s competitiveness and building on the tremendous momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are core elements of...
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