Shareholder proposal on racial equity audit at Scotiabank gets more than twice the usual votes
Press Release TORONTO. April 8, 2025 — More than 37 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of a shareholder proposal today asking the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) to commission…
Prosper Canada launches national program and Call for Proposals to expand free financial empowerment
Press Release TORONTO, April 7, 2025 – Today, national charity Prosper Canada announced a Canada-wide Call for Proposals under its new program – Resilient Futures: Building financial well-being for all…
Scotiabank Commits $3 Million to Support Local Atlantic Communities in 2025
Press Release HALIFAX, NS, April 7, 2025 – Today, Scotiabank announced a $3 million community investment in Atlantic Canada, marking its largest annual commitment in the region. Funding will support local…
New Cannabis Regulations Support Legal Sales in Mi’kmaw Communities
Press Release April 4, 2025 Mi’kmaw communities will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve by agreement with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), with new regulations…
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Press Release April 01, 2025 Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing the minimum…
Funding Available for First Nations And Métis Community Partnership Projects
Press Release April 1, 2025 Eligible Organizations and Groups can Apply for Funding up to $45,000 from the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects Fund Today, the Government of…
CIBC Global Asset Management and Longhouse Capital Partners announce strategic relationship to expand private market opportunities
Press Release TORONTO, April 1, 2025 – CIBC Global Asset Management is entering into a new strategic relationship with Longhouse Capital Partners Inc. (“Longhouse Capital Partners” or “Longhouse”), an Indigenous…
Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16 on Oct. 1
Press Release March 31, 2025 Manitoba Labour and Immigration is notifying Manitobans the provincial minimum wage will increase by 20 cents to $16, effective Oct. 1. Updated annually, Manitoba’s minimum…
Minimum Wage Increases to $15.70
Press Release March 31, 2025 Starting Tuesday, April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 per hour to $15.70. The increase will be one of two this year,…
Statement – Ontario Releases 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Press Release March 28, 2025 TORONTO — Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: “Today, the Ontario government released the salaries of Ontario Public Service and…
