GOVERNMENT POLICY NEWS FROM ACROSS CANADA
Province seeks input on proposed new park legislation Albertans to have more say about what happens in their parks Edmonton… The province is proposing new park legislation to align with Alberta’s Plan for Parks and ensure provincial park classifications are easier for the public to understand. The proposal is to simplify the parks classification system [...]
Second Session of Sixty-first General Assembly Throne Speech THRONE SPEECH TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, ladies and gentlemen, the people of Nova Scotia: I am pleased to welcome you to the second session of the 61st General Assembly. On this day, with the hope [...]
Budget 2010 – Budget in Brief Canada 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 [...]
Edmonton… Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach named his new cabinet team, which will focus on four goals that will bring Alberta out of the recession stronger than ever before. “I have promised Albertans that we will be back in the black in three years and I have not wavered from that commitment,” said Stelmach. “My new [...]
Premier Ghiz Announces Major Renewal of Provincial Cabinet In keeping with his commitment to renew government on a regular basis, Premier Robert Ghiz announced a series of Cabinet changes today. “I am very fortunate to have a strong team – and this renewal of Cabinet responsibilities will greatly assist government in pursuit of its plan [...]
Government of Canada Announces Second Call for Proposals for Tourism Stimulus Program OTTAWA, November 30, 2009 – The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the 2010–11 launch and official call for proposals for the Marquee Tourism Events Program, a Government of Canada initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan. “This initiative has already had an impact [...]