Etiket: provinces
Housing as a “human right” is not widely recognized by the provinces
(Saint-Jean) As more and more Canadians struggle to find affordable housing, the country’s smallest province is the only one that could benefit from a law recognizing housing as a fundamental…
Quebecor extends its Fizz wireless services to four provinces
Quebecor’s Fizz mobile operator is expanding into Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, thanks to a regulatory framework that allows regional cell phone providers to compete across Canada using networks…
Federal government intrusions: Justin Trudeau responds to the provinces
Faced with the growing number of provinces that are annoyed by the federal government’s intrusions into their areas of jurisdiction, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded Friday to those who “do…
Five billion to convince the provinces to adopt federal housing priorities
Faced with the housing crisis, Ottawa is putting $5 billion on the table to convince the provinces to adopt some of its housing priorities, including the tenants’ charter of rights…
Salmonellosis | Outbreak of cases in seven provinces linked to geckos
(Montreal) An investigation was launched after the Public Health Agency of Canada identified 35 cases of salmonellosis, in seven provinces, linked to small reptiles called geckos. Updated yesterday at 3:50…
Miller threatens to close questionable schools if provinces don’t move
The federal Minister of Immigration assures that Ottawa is ready to intervene and close questionable schools that abuse the program for foreign students if the provinces do not take their…
RBC Housing Demand Study | Study permit cap will slow growth in some provinces
(Ottawa) The cap on the number of new study permits recently announced by the federal government will not “immediately” lead to a reduction in demand for rental housing from international…
Provinces call on Ottawa to suspend expansion of assisted dying
Most provinces and territories have signed a letter asking the federal government to indefinitely suspend its plan to expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying. A parliamentary committee indicated Monday…
Medical assistance in dying | Provinces call for pause on enlargement
(Ottawa) Most provinces and territories have signed a letter asking the federal government to indefinitely suspend its plan to expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying. Posted at 10:03 a.m.…
Climatic paralysis of the Prairie provinces
In terms of opposition to Justin Trudeau’s federal government, Alberta and Saskatchewan have come to dethrone Quebec. Rather than simply demanding full powers, with full respect for the laws and…
A little girl born in Montreal could be the province’s first baby in 2024
(Montreal) A Montreal hospital center was the first to announce the birth of a baby on Monday night at the start of 2024. Posted at 9:43 a.m. The McGill University…
Students from other provinces | Concordia will also “absorb” the increase in tuition fees
(Montreal) Imitating McGill University, Concordia University announced Friday that it will offer financial support of up to $4,000 next fall for new undergraduate students from other provinces. Posted at 1:07…
Foreign students and from other provinces | Rising bill, francization efforts required
(Quebec) The Legault government confirms an increase in tuition fees for students from other Canadian provinces and makes part of the funding for McGill and Concordia universities conditional on the…
Foreign students from other provinces | Quebec confirms the increase in tuition fees
(Quebec) The Legault government confirms the increase in tuition fees for students from other Canadian provinces and makes part of the funding for McGill and Concordia universities conditional on the…
Quebec, an autonomous model for the other provinces
(Ottawa) Since coming to power in 2015, the Trudeau government has largely drawn inspiration from Quebec to expand the social safety net across the country. Published at 12:57 a.m. Updated…
Investment plan | Hydro-Québec has just “woken up” the other provinces, according to Innergex
(Montreal) Hydro-Québec’s investment plan could “wake up” the other Canadian provinces which will also have to invest massively in renewable energies, hopes the boss of Innergex. Published at 11:15 a.m.…
Ottawa has concentrated its charging stations in three provinces
(Ottawa) New audit from the environment commissioner finds the federal electric vehicle charging station program is too concentrated in a small number of provinces and has no data showing where…
Quebec and the provinces remind Ottawa not to interfere in health care
A motion adopted Tuesday by the National Assembly of Quebec politely reminds the federal government to mind its own business when it comes to care and health services, while asking…
Quebec and the provinces remind Ottawa not to interfere in health care
A motion adopted Tuesday by the National Assembly of Quebec politely reminds the federal government to mind its own business when it comes to care and health services, while asking…
The Governor of the Bank of Canada responds to the premiers of the provinces
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem last month issued a warning to provincial premiers who publicly called on the central bank not to raise its key rate, signaling that their…