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 from the Throne delivered by The Honourable David Onley, Ontario’s...
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Ontario Throne Speech
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 budget plan has three broad aims.First, it confirms $19 billion in...
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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 Parliament and outline the broad agenda of the Government...
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Alberta Legislation Extends Liability Protection to Emergency Workers
Bill 6 supports Alberta’s search and rescue groupsEdmonton… Alberta search and rescue groups would receive liability protection when acting in good faith under changes proposed in Bill 6, the Emergency Management Amendment Act. Good faith means search and rescue volunteers acted with good intentions and according to their duty when helping Albertans...
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Poverty Reduction Legislation in New Brunswick
Economic and Social Inclusion Act introduced (10/02/19)NB 252Feb. 19, 2010FREDERICTON (CNB) – Legislation introduced today will implement the province’s poverty reduction plan and ensure the delivery of poverty initiatives at the community level.Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock introduced the Economic and Social Inclusion Act in the legislative assembly.“While government plays an important role in...
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Alberta Budget 2010
Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by focusing on Albertans’ priorities while limiting spendingHealth, education and vulnerable Albertans remain budget prioritiesBudget highlights:$1.3 billion in savings found through cross-ministry spending reviewCost savings re-invested in and new money added to priority areas: $1.7-billion increase for ongoing health programs; AHS deficit paid ...
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