In this edition:
- Mediation talks between Canada Post and union suspended
- Ontario introduces sixth Working for Workers Act
- Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector
- Niagara-on-the-Lake to offer free parking in Old Town for December
- Niagara College and Brock University sign articulation agreements
- OPG’s 3D scanning program wins 2024 Centre of Excellence award
- Canadian General Government spending reaches a record high in 2023
- Industry Minister asks premiers to ‘work together’ ahead of tariff meeting
- Focus on Climate
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Mediation talks between Canada Post and union suspended
Negotiations have broken down between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for the first time since a countrywide strike began.
The federally appointed special mediator decided to temporarily suspend talks between the two sides today, Canada’s labour minister said in a statement posted on X Wednesday.
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Ontario introduces sixth Working for Workers Act
Today, the Ontario government will introduce the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024, which would build on the previous five Working for Workers acts with a suite of proposed measures to strengthen OHSA enforcement, bring more people into the skilled trades and keep costs down for Ontario workers.
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Governments announce available funding to enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector
The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
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Niagara-on-the-Lake to offer free parking in Old Town for December
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is once again pleased to offer free parking in the Heritage District (Old Town) throughout the month of December. This initiative, approved by Council at their November 26, 2024, Council Meeting, aims to encourage local shopping during the holiday season, create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, and enhance the festive spirit in our charming community.
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Niagara College and Brock University sign articulation agreements
Niagara College (NC) recently signed three articulation agreements with Brock University, furthering its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students. These agreements create pathways for NC diploma graduates in the fields of Child and Youth Studies, Accounting, and Dramatic Arts, enabling them to pursue further education at a degree level.
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OPG’s 3D scanning program wins 2024 Centre of Excellence award
OPG’s 3D laser scanning initiative has been recognized by Electricity Canada with its 2024 Centre of Excellence award.
The prestigious award was presented to the company during Electricity Canada’s Powering Partnerships Conference in Toronto on Nov. 28.
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Canadian General Government spending reaches a record high in 2023
Spending by the Canadian General Government (CGG)—that is, all levels of government including the federal, provincial, territorial, local and other government entities combined—reached its highest level in 2023 on a nominal basis. This marks the second time spending has surpassed the trillion-dollar threshold, following record spending of $1,049.3 billion in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Industry Minister asks premiers to ‘work together’ ahead of tariff meeting
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Nov. 27 that he’s confident all the premiers will get on board with a unified “Team Canada” approach to deal with Donald Trump’s tariff threat.
His confidence comes despite signs of early cracks in that unity ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s emergency meeting with the premiers this afternoon.
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