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The Auditor General of Canada has concluded its audit on Federal Real Property Management and has put forth her recommendations.
• Employment rose by a modest 8,800 in May, above expectations of a decline of 10,000.
• The unemployment rate increased to 7.0% (+0.1 p.p.), in line with market expectations. The labour force participation was unchanged at 65.3%.
Update on ESDC’s Benefits Delivery Modernization (BDM) Programme and $2.9B in Budget 2024.
What is EI on BDM?
What is the status of OAS on BDM?
Significant increase in the number of international students coming to Canada over the past five years resulting in increased student vulnerability.
Public Services and Procurement Canada, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, are actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
Public Services and Procurement Canada, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, are actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
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All questions regarding the Indigenous Business Directory, verification of Indigeneity and alleged cases of Indigenous misrepresentation should be directed to Indigenous Services Canada.
Q1 – What measures has the Government of Canada put in place to address the issue of MSX in Oysters from the Atlantic? Q2 – Does the Canadian Food Inspection Agency monitor for MSX and Dermo? Q3 – Does MSX or Dermo pose a health risk to humans? Q4 – What will the long-term impacts be on the oyster industry?
Impact of the United States government tariffs on Northern Ontario businesses