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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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New Cannabis Regulations Support Legal Sales in Mi’kmaw Communities
April 4, 2025 Mi’kmaw communities will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve by agreement with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC), with new regulations introduced by the government. “We’ve spoken with Mi’kmaw leaders across the province, and they have raised concerns about the sale of illegal cannabis in their communities,” said […]
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Powering life in rural Alberta
Apr 02, 2025 Budget 2025 is helping rural Albertans access essential services like gas, electricity and water to grow their local economies. Rural and remote Albertans play a crucial role in the province’s prosperity, from feeding the world to producing raw materials and adding to Alberta’s vibrant cultural landscape. They also face unique challenges when […]
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Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
April 01, 2025 Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour effective October 1, 2025, to support workers and businesses. This annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price […]
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Funding Available for First Nations And Métis Community Partnership Projects
April 1, 2025 Eligible Organizations and Groups can Apply for Funding up to $45,000 from the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects Fund Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing that grant applications are open for the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects fund. Grants up to $45,000 are available for innovative, community […]
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CIBC Global Asset Management and Longhouse Capital Partners announce strategic relationship to expand private market opportunities
TORONTO, April 1, 2025 – CIBC Global Asset Management is entering into a new strategic relationship with Longhouse Capital Partners Inc. (“Longhouse Capital Partners” or “Longhouse”), an Indigenous majority-owned and led alternative asset management firm. This relationship will provide CIBC Global Asset Management’s institutional clients with the potential to expand their access to private markets […]
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Moose Cree FN: Spring 2025 Harvesters Subsidy Program
March 31, 2025 We are now accepting applications for the spring 2025 harvesting season! Apply by Monday, April 14th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm. Apply Online Assistance For more information about the Harvesters Subsidy Program, or for application assistance, please contact: Derek Moses Harvesters Subsidy Program Coordinator 705-406-2450 NT4
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