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Why isn’t National Aboriginal Day a statutory holiday? – Report on Business
Jun 14, 2016 National Aboriginal Day is just around the corner – June 21st – and to celebrate it, communities across the country will host events that share, explore and revel in the diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Unfortunately, many Canadians won’t be able to take part […]
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Read MoreThe Aviva Community Fund is back – eight years and counting!
The power to make a positive difference is in your hands June 14, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – Aviva Canada is thrilled to announce that the Aviva Community Fund (“ACF”) is back for the eighth year in a row. Another $1 million will be donated to create positive change in communities across Canada. Today, the Aviva […]
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Read MoreNAN Youth Present Declaration to Prime Minister of Canada
OTTAWA, ON (June 13, 2016): A delegation of youth from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) territory presented a declaration to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that asserts their rights as Indigenous People during a historic meeting in Ottawa today. “This is the first time a delegation of our youth had an opportunity to speak directly with […]
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Read MoreOttawa announces new money for indigenous mental health – Macleans
Prime Minister Trudeau also commits to fast-tracking new land for Attawapiskat for additional housing Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press June 13, 2016 OTTAWA – Attawapiskat Chief Bruce Shisheesh met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Monday weeks after the northern Ontario reserve’s youth suicide crisis garnered global attention. The federal government also timed […]
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Read MoreOntario Update – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Jun 14, 2016 6:20 (Bosma-Trial) A Hamilton jury will continue deliberations today in the trial of two men accused of killing Tim Bosma. Bosma disappeared on May 6th of 2013 after taking two men for a test drive of a truck he had listed for sale online. His remains were found […]
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Read MoreLaurie French Acclaimed as President of OPSBA
TORONTO, June 13, 2016 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Laurie French was acclaimed as President of OPSBA for the 2016-17 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 11, 2016. As OPSBA’s new President, French’s depth of experience and deep knowledge of the province’s school […]
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Read MoreCanada’s innovation and economic development ministers conclude successful meeting
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers agree to strengthen collaboration on innovation and economic development across the Canadian economy June 13, 2016 – Ottawa Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of innovation and economic development met today, for the first time in 12 years, to discuss how to grow the economy and create good-paying middle-class jobs in communities […]
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Read MoreFederal government announces new money for indigenous mental health – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jun 13, 2016 20:44 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Attawapiskat Chief Bruce Shisheesh met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Monday weeks after the northern Ontario reserve’s youth suicide crisis garnered global attention. The federal government also timed an announcement to coincide with the meeting _ $69 million over […]
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Read MoreThe Daily Tuesday, June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016 National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, first quarter 2016 National net worth declined 1.5%, or $144.7 billion, to $9,571 billion at the end of the first quarter, mainly due to a decrease in Canada’s net international investment position. Continue reading Supply and disposition of refined petroleum products, March 2016 Canadian refineries […]
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Read MoreLong-Term Commitment for Long-Term Care – Caledon Institute
Sherri Torjman, June 2016 This commentary is a contribution to the publication Healthcare Papers 15.4 edited by Adalsteinn Brown at the University of Toronto and published by Longwoods Publishing Corporation. The current issue focuses on various options for funding long-term care. The lead essay, written by Owen Adams at the Canadian Medical Association and Toronto-based […]
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