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Shannin Metatawabin: Build a more resilient economy by unleashing First Nations potential – National Post
Apr 14, 2025 If Canada is serious about emerging stronger from the tariff wars, Indigenous entrepreneurs and financial leaders must be at the table Canada is awash in economic uncertainty. The challenges that existed in January 2025 have been accelerated by the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump. As Canada develops forward-looking strategies, it’s clear […]
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Minimum wage to increase
April 11, 2025 Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase incrementally to $17 per hour by April 1, 2026. On October 1, 2025, the rate will increase from $16 to $16.50 per hour. On April 1, 2026, the rate will increase from $16.50 to $17 per hour. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage […]
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TD Bank Group Announces Election of Directors
TORONTO, April 10, 2025 – TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) announced today that each of the director nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated February 10, 2025 were elected as directors of TD. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at its Annual Meeting of Common […]
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Funding will strengthen emergency support for evacuees
April 10, 2025 VICTORIA – Local governments and First Nations throughout the province will receive funding to improve emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies in British Columbia. “Emergency support services can be a lifeline for people who have to leave their homes during disasters,” said Kelly Greene, Minister of […]
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TD Canada Trust Funds Outreach Program
April 10, 2025 Trade Winds to Success Training Society’s Residential Construction Outreach Program Gets $600,000 Boost from TD Bank Group Funding to Help Empower Indigenous Peoples Through Community-Based Carpentry Training [Edmonton, AB – [February 7, 2025] – Trade Winds to Success Training Society is proud to announce a landmark donation from TD Bank Group, providing […]
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Statement from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) on Trusted Source Program Funding
April 9, 2025 Toronto, ON — The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is disappointed by the recent decision from Indigenous Services Canada to discontinue funding for our Trusted Source partnership in fiscal year 2025–2026. Over the past year, the OFIFC and several member Friendship Centres across Ontario have proudly participated in this pilot […]
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Shareholder proposal on racial equity audit at Scotiabank gets more than twice the usual votes
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 a third-party racial equity audit. That level of support is more than twice the average vote for a shareholder resolution at any Canadian company in 2024. Large […]
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Funding Awarded to Six Organizations for Violence Prevention Initiatives
April 8, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced almost $550,000 in grants for six governments and organizations throughout the province to carry out violence prevention initiatives designed to address the root causes of gender-based violence. These projects, led by community and Indigenous partners, support men and boys, […]
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Prosper Canada launches national program and Call for Proposals to expand free financial empowerment
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 Canadians. Supported by a $60 million investment over four-plus years from the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families, Resilient Futures will support […]
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Scotiabank Commits $3 Million to Support Local Atlantic Communities in 2025
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 communities through partnerships with non-profit organizations, which will include programs focused on economic resilience that are in line with the Bank’s ScotiaRISE initiative. The ScotiaRISE community investment program […]
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