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Harper Government Encourages Private-Sector Donations in Saskatchewan
Regina-based South Saskatchewan Community Foundation recieves a matching grant from the federal government to invest in National Theatre School. ...
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Ray Boughen Announces Funding for the Regina Fringe Theatre Festival for 2012
(Regina, SK, May 14, 2012) – Ray Boughen, Conservative Member of Parliament for Palliser, is pleased to announce that the Regina International Open Theatre Society has received funding to host the 8th annual Regina I...
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Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Projects Led and Inspired by Seniors
(Moose Jaw, SK) Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, is encouraging organizations that work to promote the well-being of Canada’s seniors to apply for federal funding. The 2012–2013 call for proposals ...
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Ray Boughen announces funding for four projects to benefit seniors
Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government has awarded grants to four groups in Palliser. The funding will allow seniors to build a model railroad, take part in workshops and more. ...
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More EU trade will mean dollars for farmers and jobs for Canadians
Increased access for Canadian beef, wheat, canola and pulses will mean as many as 80,000 new jobs for Canada ...
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Government of Canada announces increased support for part-time students
May 15, 2012
London, Ontario – The Government of Canada has announced a new measure to help students and their families access and afford post-secondary education and training. The income eligibility thresholds for part-time student loans and grants have been increased so more Canadians can pursue post-secondary education while working. Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable ...
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO PROTECT WORKERS’ LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
April 17, 2012
Vancouver, British Columbia – Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, met with TELUS employees in Vancouver and announced an important initiative presented in Economic Action Plan 2012 that will help protect employees’ long-term disability benefits. “We recognize the significant challenges faced by workers whose employers go bankrupt, including the possible reduction or loss ...
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Government of Canada Increasing the use of Direct Deposit: Security, Reliability and Efficiency
April 11, 2012
GATINEAU, Quebec, April 11, 2012 – The Government of Canada will increase the use of direct deposit by slowly phasing out federal government cheques by April 2016. Direct deposit is a secure, reliable and cost efficient way to deliver payments to Canadians. This initiative is expected to save the Canadian government approximately $17.4M per year ...
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Minister Oliver Highlights Economic Benefits of Mining and Energy Sectors in Saskatchewan
March 20, 2012
Regina — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, in a speech today to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce outlined the important contributions the mining and energy sectors are making to the province’s economy. He emphasized the need for system-wide review of the regulatory process for major natural resource projects. “Natural resources ...
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Government of Canada launches project to get Internationally-Trained Professionals into the workforce
February 22, 2012
The Government of Canada today announced the launch of a three-year pilot project that will make it easier for internationally trained professionals to have their credentials recognized and find jobs in their fields. Click here to read full article
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