Etiket: billion
Federal government posts $3.9 billion deficit in April and May
(Ottawa) The federal government recorded a deficit of 3.9 billion during the first two months of the fiscal year. Published at 12:53 p.m. The result for the period from April…
UK | Deporting four migrants cost $1.2 billion
The former British government spent far more than announced on its plan to deport migrants to Africa, it emerged on Monday. Published at 1:12 a.m. Updated at 5:00 a.m. Megan…
More than 2 billion in public funds | The C Series mechanism
More than $2 billion in public funds later, Quebec will remain a shareholder in the former C Series until 2035. With a reinjection of CAN$410 million (US$300 million), the Legault…
Local authorities lost 3.9 billion euros in 2023, estimates the Court of Auditors in a report
The regions saw their gross savings fall by 0.4 billion euros, their operating expenses having increased under the effect of inflation. Published 07/22/2024 11:16 Update 07/22/2024 11:17 Reading time: 1…
National Health Insurance Fund aims for “1.56 billion in savings” by 2025
Around thirty proposals are being studied to achieve significant savings, in particular the fight against sick leave fraud. Published 07/22/2024 08:49 Reading time: 3 min Illustration of work stoppage notice.…
Ford invests $3 billion to open third large pickup plant in Canada
American manufacturer Ford announced Thursday an investment of three billion dollars in Canada, including 2.3 billion to install an additional assembly line for the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck because…
The fortune of the 500 richest French people exceeds 1,200 billion euros for the first time
According to the annual ranking of Challenges magazine, the top ten fortunes even monopolize 693 billion euros. Published 07/18/2024 11:25 PM Update 07/18/2024 11:31 PM Reading time: 1 min Bernard…
Steel | Stelco sold to Cleveland-Cliffs for $3.4 billion
(Hamilton) Seven years after emerging from creditor protection and embarking on a major turnaround, Stelco has announced it will be acquired by Cleveland-Cliffs in a $3.4 billion deal. Published at…
By 2032 | Minister Blair promises Canada will have an annual defence budget of $60 billion
(Washington) Ignoring criticism, Defense Secretary Bill Blair is defending his government’s commitment to invest $60 billion annually starting in 2032, a promise made earlier this week at the end of…
World population to peak at 10.3 billion in 2080 and then begin to decline, UN predicts
The number of inhabitants is expected to drop to 10.2 billion around 2100, according to a UN report. Published 12/07/2024 20:40 Reading time: 1 min A crowd at a train…
World population to peak at 10.3 billion in 2080 and then begin to decline, UN predicts
The number of inhabitants is expected to drop to 10.2 billion around 2100, according to a UN report. Published 12/07/2024 20:40 Reading time: 1 min A crowd at a train…
World population to peak at 10.3 billion by 2080s, UN predicts
The world’s population will peak at 10.3 billion in 2080 before beginning to decline, a steeper-than-expected slowdown, according to a UN report on global demographic change. According to this study…
Child Protection | AFN and Ottawa finalize 10-year, $47.8 billion deal
(Montreal) The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the federal government finalized an agreement Wednesday evening that will see the federal government spend $47.8 billion to reform child welfare programs…
Ottawa to provide $47.8 billion over 10 years to First Nations to reform child welfare
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the federal government finalized an agreement Wednesday night that will see the federal government spend $47.8 billion to reform child welfare programs over…
NBA signs record $76 billion, 11-year deal to broadcast games
The NBA has agreed to a new 11-year, $76 billion media deal that will continue to drive player salaries upward and change how some fans watch basketball in the coming…
NATO pledges €40 billion in aid to kyiv “for the coming year”
Meeting in Washington, the 32 countries of the Alliance have multiplied the pledges of reinforced support for Ukraine. Published 07/10/2024 11:25 PM Update 07/10/2024 11:26 PM Reading time: 1 min…
NATO pledges €40 billion in aid to kyiv “for the coming year”
Meeting in Washington, the 32 countries of the Alliance have multiplied the pledges of reinforced support for Ukraine. Published 07/10/2024 11:25 PM Update 07/10/2024 11:26 PM Reading time: 1 min…
APN chief estimates cost of child protection agreement at $47.8 billion
The president of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has informed chiefs that a proposed agreement with Ottawa on child welfare reforms would be worth $47.8 billion, according to a…
Quebec once again revises its deficit upwards for 2023-2024, to $7.5 billion
The Quebec government is once again revising its deficit upwards for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, to $7.5 billion, citing a context of stagnation in economic activity in the province. This…
Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Quebec revises its deficit upwards again, to 7.5 billion
(Quebec) The Quebec government is once again revising its deficit upwards for the 2023-2024 financial year to $7.5 billion, citing a context of stagnation in economic activity in the province.…