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November 3, 2023

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Canada supports affordable housing in York Region

WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE, ON, Nov. 3, 2023 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada and The Regional Municipality of York announced funding to support the construction of 141 homes in York Region. The federal government is providing over $26.4 million in funding through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) and the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), and The Regional Municipality of York is providing over $16 million […]

September 21, 2023

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Government introduces legislation to build more rental homes and stabilize grocery prices

News release September 21, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, the first piece of government legislation introduced in the fall parliamentary sitting. This legislation would deliver urgent action to help make life […]

July 12, 2023

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest $54 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 20,000 homes

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release 83 communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet July 12, 2023 – Stouffville, Ontario All Canadians need reliable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across […]

July 11, 2023

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Canada makes it easier for Hong Kongers to stay and work in Canada

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release July 11, 2023—Markham, Ontario—Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents, and supports their freedom and democracy. Since 2021, Canada has opened its doors to Hong Kongers through dedicated immigration pathways, and continues working to improve these pathways and make it easier for them to remain in Canada […]

May 1, 2023

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Stouffville Village Main Street businesses awarded $100,000 in support through the Government of Canada-funded My Main Street, Local Business Accelerator program

Ten businesses each receive $10,000 from My Main Street, a program brought to the Village of Stouffville by the Stouffville Chamber of Commerce May 1st, 2023   Stouffville, Ontario                   Main streets are an important part of growing the Canadian economy and supporting local communities. The Stouffville Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the successful […]

April 28, 2023

6 min read

Canada and Ontario support over 30 new units for seniors in Markham

Markham, Ontario – Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside the Honourable Nina Tangri, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Housing, Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the City of Markham and Mike Clare […]

April 5, 2023

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Members of Parliament for York Region donate pay raises to local charities

On April 1st, 2023, all Members of Parliament and Senators received an increase in pay which is legislated by Bill C-30, a bill that received Royal Assent in 2005. Given the federal legislative process, the increase is automatically scheduled at the beginning of each new fiscal year. It has become a tradition for members of […]

March 28, 2023

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BUDGET 2023 – MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE

March 28, 2023 In Budget 2023, the government is introducing new, targeted inflation relief supports for Canadians. This new support has been carefully designed to avoid exacerbating inflation. Through the new Grocery Rebate, Budget 2023 delivers targeted inflation relief for 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families who need it most, with up to […]

March 21, 2023

3 min read

Study launched to assess effects of development adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park

From: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada News release March 21, 2023 – Ottawa - Impact Assessment Agency of Canada At nearly 80 km2 in size, Rouge National Urban Park is the largest urban park in Canada and one of the best protected urban parks in the world. Its connection to the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve provides a seamless protected landscape […]

March 2, 2023

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Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $48 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 3,800 homes in Ontario

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release Communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet March 2, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities. Today, Paul […]