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November 20-26 is National Addiction Awareness Week
This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (November 20th-26th), which is dedicated to raising awareness about addiction and substance use related harms…
November 24, 2022
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Planting millions of trees
Yesterday, our Government announced a $12.7-million contribution to Forests Ontario to plant 7.2 million trees over a span of three years through…
November 24, 2022
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
November 25th marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a campaign that aims to bring people…
November 23, 2022
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Making Home Heating More Affordable for Canadians While Fighting Climate Change
Yesterday, we announced a $250 million investment for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Grant. This program will help tens of…
November 22, 2022
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Helping Canadians find a safe and affordable place to call home
Many Canadians are struggling with the rising cost of living. Last week, our legislation to provide rent supports to those who need…
November 22, 2022
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Toronto Pearson Airport re-opens Runway 06L/24R, its second-busiest runway, following an eight-month rehabilitation
Today, I joined Toronto Pearson CEO Deborah Flint, and my colleagues, Transport Minister the Honourable Omar Alghabra , MPs Ruby Sahota and…
November 21, 2022
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Conditions faced by Irregular border-crossing asylum seekers at Roxham Road: What can we do?
Today, during the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration study of conditions faced by asylum-seekers entering Canada irregularly at Roxham Road, I…
November 18, 2022
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Delivering much-needed relief for Canadians – now!
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November 18, 2022
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We’re welcoming more newcomer workers to address labour shortages
Yesterday, our government announced New Occupational Classification (NCO) categories aiming to address the labour shortages faced my many Canadian employers in the…
November 18, 2022