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• Real GDP at basic prices surged 1.1% in February, following a 0.2% increase in January.
• Real GDP growth in February was above market expectations of a 0.8% increase (Bloomberg survey).
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the federal government’s administrator of real property and is responsible for approximately 6 million square metres (m²) of rentable office space across Canada. Studies undertaken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic showed that existing office space was underutilized by at least 40%, and considered inefficient with annual operating and maintenance costs of approximately $2.4 billion.
By enabling a hybrid model of work, PSPC has an opportunity to optimize and modernize the portfolio, transform the public service, stimulate regional economies, increase inclusivity and accessibility, support reconciliation, and contribute significantly to the greening efforts of the Government of Canada.
Article in Windsor Star on University of Toronto’s report on the Early Childhood Education Workforce
What are the key findings of the University of Toronto’s report “Canada’s Children Need a Professional Early Childhood Education” highlighted in the Windsor Star and what is Canada doing to respond to them
What is the Department doing to ensure that seniors receive the benefits to which they are entitled in a timely way?
How many spaces will be created under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system?
Recently, some Canadians have reported Service Canada failed to inform those victims of identity fraud linked to Employment Insurance benefits.
Based on health and safety concerns, the 247 Service Canada Scheduled Outreach sites and all in-person community outreach was suspended effective March 27, 2020. The decision followed a period of operational challenges that were forcing daily office closures across the country. Since then, Service Canada has put strategies in place to support vulnerable Canadians in accessing benefits and services.
What CanNor is doing to support Indigenous economic development and reconciliation in the Territories.
What CanNor is doing to provide relief to territorial economies during the COVID-19 pandemic.