Category: Community
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Government of Canada’s First Federal Budget 2016: “Growing the Middle Class”
The following video (duration 46 min:01 sec) presents Budget 2016: “Minister Morneau’s First Budget Restores Hope for the Middle Class, Ottawa, March 22, 2016.” Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, recently tabled the new Government of Canada’s first federal budget, Growing the Middle Class, which includes the following key highlights: “Growing the Middle Class comes at…
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Canada’s Draft 2016-2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy to Create a Sustainable Economy & Protect the Environment: Canadians, Give Your Comments Before June 24, 2016
The following video presents Obama, Canadian PM to Reveal Climate Change Strategy for 2050: “The tense US-Canada relationship is thawing as President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau collaborate on climate change policies. At the start of Trudeau’s state visit to Washington on Thursday, the leaders released a joint statement on climate change and…
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Non-Repayable Ontario Student Grant Starting in 2017-18 Academic Year: Tuition Free for Many Canadian Students in Ontario
The following video presents Ontario Budget 2016: Ontario is making college and university more accessible and affordable for low- and middle-income students and their families through the new Ontario Student Grant. The non-repayable Ontario Student Grant will start in the 2017-18 academic year. Making Tuition More Affordable “The OSG will make average college or university…
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“startupheretoronto.com” is a New Website & Startup Finance Events 2016 in Canada at No Cost
The following video presents Toronto Tech Startup: “Toronto’s vibrant technology startup community. Those familiar with the community will tell you that it boasts some of the brightest minds in the business — entrepreneurs, mentors and financiers. In many respects, it can be compared to the emerging tech communities in New York City or Tel Aviv.…
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Ontario (Canada) + India: Trade Agreements Worth Over $240 Million and More Than 150 High-Value Jobs to Be Created in Ontario
The following video presents Ontario Business Mission to India: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne recently concluded her trade mission (February 1 – 5, 2016) in India. Premier Wynne signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with five Indian states during the mission. These agreements will make it easier for the regions to work together in areas of mutual…
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Ontario’s Draft Plan to Improve Pollinator Health & Reduce Pollinator Losses: Send Your Comments before March 7, 2016
The following video presents “Creating Pollinator Habitat in Ontario” “One of the major issues that ALUS is trying to address is the recent decline of pollinators. Bayham ALUS project coordinator Kyle Mauthe explains how demonstration farm M&R Orchards has planted native wild flowers to create pollinator habitat.” This is an update to the following blog,…
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Toronto Black History Month Creative Writing Contest for Ages 11 – 17: Submit Entries by Feb.16, 2016
To recognize Black History Month, Mayor John Tory is introducing the Mayor’s Black History Month Creative Writing Contest, which is designed for youth to engage on the topic of Black history and the achievements and contributions made by the community in Toronto. Submissions must be postmarked or received via online submission on or before Tuesday,…