Government of Canada invests $945,000 to further protect Prince Edward Island farm workers during COVID-19
Press Release From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada October 29, 2020 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role of the…
Ontario Launching COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
Press Release Over $1 Billion Available to Support Long-Term Care, Education and Municipal Projects TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing up to $1.05 billion in combined federal-provincial funding through…
Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, recalibrates its quantitative easing program
Press Release The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and…
Government of Canada launches second call for proposals for Arctic and Northern transportation infrastructure projects under the National Trade Corridors Fund
Press Release From: Transport Canada October 23, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Transport Canada The quality of Canada’s transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country’s trade corridors are key to the…
City of Toronto announces additional funds for community services to help vulnerable populations
Press Release Today, Mayor John Tory announced that approximately $1.9 million in additional funding will be distributed from the TO Supports Investment Fund to 33 community-based agencies supporting vulnerable populations…
Central banks and BIS publish first central bank digital currency (CBDC) report laying out key requirements
Press Release Seven central banks and the BIS release a report assessing the feasibility of publicly available CBDCs in helping central banks deliver their public policy objectives. Report outlines foundational…
Government of Canada supports climate action by not-for-profit and educational organizations
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada October 8, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada will continue to protect the health and safety of all Canadians, while…
UBCM: Funding & Resources Update
Press Release Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First…
Prime Minister announces infrastructure plan to create jobs and grow the economy
Press Release October 1, 2020 Canadians across the country are feeling the impacts of COVID-19, and the Government of Canada will continue to be there to offer support for those…
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund support for Atlantic Canadian businesses tops $63 million
Press Release From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency More than 290 businesses across Atlantic Canada receive RRRF funding from ACOA to protect thousands of jobs and address the impact of COVID-19…
