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February 2, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Canada will not stand by as the United States imposes unjustified and unreasonable tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, we are moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported U.S. products. We will protect Canadian interests and support our workers and […]

News release Agreement will improve access to, and affordability of, drugs for rare diseases January 24, 2025 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable.  Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access […]

Stouffville Receives Support from My Main Street to Draw Visitors and Increase Vibrancy in Downtown Stouffville STOUFFVILLE, ON – The Town of Stouffville is pleased to announce that its Cultural Hub project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator initiative, and has received support to bring more vibrancy to Stouffville’s community spaces by creating a Cultural Hub in […]

Creating Stouffville’s Cultural Hub on Facebook Share Creating Stouffville’s Cultural Hub Stouffville is excited to announce the development of its new Cultural Hub in the heart of downtown, supported by a $188,000 grant from the My Main Street Community Activator program. This project will bring vibrant art installations, public events, and beautification efforts to Main Street […]

The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. Do you know someone who stands out in our community and inspires others with their contributions to Canada? Nominations are now open for their candidacy for the King Charles […]

Our government is working to help improve the financial security of Canadian seniors. In 2022, we announced that the Old Age Security pension has permanently increased by 10% for seniors aged 75 and over. That means full pensioners will receive more than $800 in additional support every year. This was the first permanent increase to […]

Markham Village Festival Corporation receives $100,000 from RTO6/Central Counties Tourism through FedDev Ontario to attract visitors and support future growth June 17-18, 2022 Markham, Ontario The tourism sector is vital to the economy and jobs in Markham and York Region. As a recipient of Government of Canada funding, the Markham Village Music Festival was able […]

From: Health Canada News release The Government of Canada announces roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) December 11, 2023 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of Canada Oral health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, […]

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 […]

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 […]