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 these resources are taken out of the ground they...
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NWT Proposes Heritage Fund
Body Armour Control Act Consultation: BC
Consultation for Industry StakeholdersBody Armour Control Act Posted February 25, 2010 – Ends March 12, 2010BackgroundIn July 2009, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General surveyed industry groups, police and security personnel on the proposal to regulate the sale, possession and use of body armour. The feedback received was used...
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New Brunswick Amends Insurance Act
More protection for consumers under the Insurance Act (10/02/24)Feb. 24, 2010FREDERICTON (CNB) – The provincial government has introduced an amendment to the Insurance Act that will increase its ability to prohibit underwriting and rating practices to all classes of insurance beyond automobile insurance.Regulations will prohibit using credit scoring for underwriting and rating of property...
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Task Force Consultations on Financial Literacy
Ottawa, February 22, 20102010-012The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today welcomed the launch of an unprecedented public consultation with Canadians on financial literacy, as the Task Force on Financial Literacy released a discussion paper entitled Leveraging Excellence.“All Canadians are working toward a personal goal, be it retiring, buying a ...
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Civil Forfeiture Act New Brunswick
FREDERICTON (CNB) – A new act introduced in the legislative assembly today will give the attorney general the power to apply to seize property acquired or used in unlawful activity even if no person has been charged with a crime.The Civil Forfeiture Act will apply to land and personal property,...
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Community Energy Policy New Brunswick
BERESFORD (CNB) – The provincial government released its Community Energy Policy today.“I am pleased to announce our approach to community energy today, and I look forward to the innovative projects that we will see in New Brunswick as a result of today’s announcement,” said Energy Minister Jack Keir. “Community energy ...
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