Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grain Growers of Canada calls on government to provide meaningful support amidst trade disruptions

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) today called on the federal government to develop a strategy to address an increasingly unpredictable trade environment affecting the incomes of grain farmers across Canada. The strategy should recognize that China’s blocking of Canadian canola is politically motivated, which was acknowledged last week by Prime Minister Trudeau.

Gas prices, boosted by carbon levies, lift consumer prices

CPI rose by 0.4% m-o-m in April, an increase that was in line with the consensus expectation; Excluding gasoline, consumer prices were flat in the month; From a year ago, inflation was 2.0%, as expected, while the core measures of inflation were a bit lower than anticipated - by David Watt

Ontario Supporting Over 250 Local Festivals and Events

Ontario's government for the people is working to create jobs and drive local tourism by investing more than $13 million in over 250 festivals and events in communities across the province, with an additional $4 million in funding for Blockbuster events.

Celebrating Ontario's Bees and Beekeepers on World Bee Day

Ontario's government is celebrating World Bee Day by recognizing the important contribution that managed honey bees, wild bees and beekeepers make to the province's economy and environment.

Ontario to Focus on Innovation Outcomes

Ontario's government is launching an expert panel and online consultation on intellectual property to help protect made-in-Ontario ideas and create jobs and economic growth. The government is working to strengthen the way the province generates and commercializes intellectual property. This includes maximizing commercialization opportunities in the postsecondary education sector, such as for incubators, accelerators and Regional Innovation Centres.