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New connectivity funding will benefit rural communities
July 17, 2024 VICTORIA – A fifth intake of the Connecting Communities BC funding program is open for project applications to increase access to high-speed internet services in rural and remote communities. “Increasing access to high-speed internet for people in British Columbia in rural and remote communities improves their quality of life and grows the […]
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Over $620,000 Invested in Saskatchewan Municipalities Through the Targeted Sector Support Initiative
July 17, 2024 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Steering Committee announced more than $620,000 in investment for 22 projects under the TSS Initiative. Since 2020, the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program has allocated $1.5 million annually to the TSS Initiative which supports municipal projects that strengthen municipal service delivery and […]
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Stonebridge Financial receives Indigenous Allyship Award from First Nations Power Authority
Jul 17, 2024 An early pioneer in financing renewable energy projects with Indigenous economic ownership, Stonebridge has provided institutional investors access to this growing sector since 2012 TORONTO – Stonebridge Financial (Stonebridge), a leading Canadian financial institution and investment management firm specializing in private debt solutions, is pleased to announce it has been honoured with […]
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GreenFirst Announces Appointment of New CFO
TORONTO, ON, July 17, 2024 GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) announces the hiring of Mr. Peter Ferrante as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ferrante will be assuming the role on August 14, 2024, following GreenFirst’s second quarter earnings call. With over 25 years of finance and business experience, Peter […]
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Completely absurd’ that BC is sending tax dollars to Ontario, David Eby says – Kamloops BC Now
Jul 16, 2024 British Columbia’s premier says he wants to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s plans to sue Ottawa over the federal equalization program, which transfers money from wealthier provinces to poorer ones, calling the current formula “completely absurd.” David Eby told reporters Monday he hopes to have an announcement on the matter before the three-day […]
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First Nations Market Housing Fund and First Nations Financial Management Board Sign MOU to Support First Nations Communities
MONTREAL QC, JULY 15, 2024 — The First Nations Market Housing Fund (the Fund) and the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) have joined forces to enhance collaboration and cooperation in supporting First Nations communities. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations took place on the eve of the 45th […]
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Government consults on Budget 2024 commitment to expand opt-in tax jurisdiction for Indigenous governments
From: Department of Finance Canada A fair fiscal relationship means supporting Indigenous governments to pursue tax jurisdiction that advances self-determination. Indigenous jurisdiction over their own taxation helps build stronger fiscal relationships by generating important revenues for Indigenous community priorities. This is an important part of reconciliation. Today, the Department of Finance launched consultations on the […]
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Finance Career Camp (November 4th-8th, 2024)
Jul 12, 2024 Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation is looking to fill various roles for the upcoming Finance Career Camp: Emcee Photographers Panelists/Speakers Workshop Delivery The Finance Career Camp will be held in Rankin Inlet from November 4th-8th, 2024. For more information, interested parties can email makigiaqta@tunngavik.com NT5
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If you think Indigenous people don’t pay tax, think again – Financial Post
Jul 12, 2024 Jamie Golombek looks at a recent case that dealt with the exemption and how it is applied There’s a common misconception that Indigenous people in Canada simply don’t pay tax, but that’s generally not true since in order to be exempt from tax, the income earned must be situated on a reserve. […]
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Strong Financial Returns and Record Capital Investment in 2023-24 for the Crown Sector
July 11, 2024 Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) released its 2023-24 annual report today outlining Saskatchewan’s Crown sector’s strong fiscal results. Together, the commercial Crowns made record levels of capital investment across the province and delivered some of the most affordable utility costs in Canada to families, communities, businesses and industry. “Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations are key […]
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