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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 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 […]

This year marks the 70th anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the Throne. Markham-Stouffville’s Platinum Jubilee Community Awards were created to commemorate that important milestone, and to recognize people who have made an extraordinary contribution to Markham-Stouffville. The Queen’s passing was a very sad moment—she had been part of our lives for so […]

Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Canada’s federally run Residential Schools operated between 1831 and 1998. During that time, at least 150,000 Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and communities—removed from their cultures, languages, and traditions. Many children experienced abuse—and many never returned home. As […]

This year marks the 70th anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the Throne. To commemorate this historic milestone, we will be recognizing people who have made an extraordinary contribution to Markham-Stouffville. Nominees must be individuals who live, work or volunteer in Markham-Stouffville and serve the Markham-Stouffville community. Nominations will be accepted until 12pm, […]

News release FedDev Ontario supports two projects with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth August 24, 2022 – Stouffville, Ontario Whitchurch-Stouffville, one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, has maintained its rural, small town feel, while attracting new residents and increased visitors. The Government of Canada understands the importance […]

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release FedDev Ontario supports two projects with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth   August 24, 2022 – Stouffville, Ontario           Whitchurch-Stouffville, one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, has maintained its rural, small town feel, while attracting new residents […]

MARKHAM, May 2, 2022 Today the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, Paul Calandra, Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, and Frank Scarpitti, Chair of the Board of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Mayor of the City of Markham, joined […]

Young Canadians have faced many challenges during this pandemic, including financial instability and fewer training opportunities. In early 2020, we launched the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) to provide financial support to post-secondary students, and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who were unable to find work due to COVID-19. We also doubled Canada Student […]

(Whitchurch-Stouffville) — The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their municipal and community infrastructure is safe and reliable. That’s why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, […]