Federal Government Reaches $19 Billion Safe Restart Agreement with Provinces and Territories

written by

Federal Team

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the federal government has reached a $19 billion Safe Restart Agreement with Provinces and Territories to help meet the funding shortfall created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The agreement will cover the next 6-8 months and the Prime Minister acknowledged that more money may be required in the future.

The money will be subject to specific spending parameters and must be used for those purposes. The new agreement provides funding for seven priority areas:

Cities and towns
Testing capacity and contact tracing
Healthcare, including mental health, addictions, and homelessness
Purchasing PPE
Childcare
Support for seniors, including long-term care, home care and palliative care
National sick leave program

Border Closure Extended‍

The Prime Minister also confirmed that the Canada - US border closure will be extended until at least August 21 to all non-essential travel.

No items found.

January 7, 2025

Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs

Earlier today, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, announced a new electricity conservation and demand-side management procurement initiative (“eDSM Framework”) which includes new and recapitalized energy efficiency programs to help Ontario consumers lower their energy bills.

January 6, 2025

Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Resignation and Prorogation of Parliament

Speaking from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa this morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to the nation that after nine years as Prime Minister of Canada, and 12 years as Leader of the Liberal Party, he will be stepping down from the role once a leader has been chosen to succeed him.

December 21, 2024

Ministerial Letter of Direction to The Ontario Energy Board

Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, issued the annual Letter of Direction (formerly known as a ‘mandate letter’) to Mark E. White, the recently appointed Chair of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).

view all

RECENT POSTS

Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs

Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Resignation and Prorogation of Parliament

Ministerial Letter of Direction to The Ontario Energy Board