Indigenous self-government in Canada

Tech workers in the U.S. earn 46 per cent more than tech workers in Canada: TMU Study

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The report also offers a quantifiable analysis on non-wage compensation such as stock options and shows an average U.S. tech workers’ equity compensation was valued at twice that of a tech worker in Canada.

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  • The report also offers a quantifiable analysis on non-wage compensation such as stock options and shows an average U.S. tech workers’ equity compensation was valued at twice that of a tech worker in Canada.
  • Median wage compensation gap by country:
    In the U.S., tech workers earn an average of $122,604, while in Canada, tech workers earn $83,698
    Non-tech workers in America earn an average of $51,830, while in Canada non-tech workers earn $46,311
    Women tech workers in Canada earn $73,932, men earn $86,574
    Women tech workers in the U.S. earn $103,078, men earn $129,657
    For non-tech workers in Canada, women earn $41,162 and men earn $51,882
    Median wages by educational attainment for tech workers:
    Median wages by racial identity:
    In Canada, the highest paid tech workers identify as Chinese and the lowest paid tech workers identify as Black.
  • In the U.S., the highest paid tech workers identify as South Asian and the lowest paid identify as American Indian and/or Alaskan Native.
  • For more insight into the compensation disparity between Canadian and American tech workers in Canada, check out the full report, Mind the Gap: Compensation Disparity Between Canadian and American Technology Workers .

Canada reaches historic milestone on Indigenous-led land conservation in the Northwest Territories

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The framework agreement outlines the terms and expected outcomes of the initiative in the Northwest Territories, including activities within the scope of investments.

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  • The framework agreement outlines the terms and expected outcomes of the initiative in the Northwest Territories, including activities within the scope of investments.
  • Guardians' programs, climate research, investments in conservation-based economic opportunities, and on-the-land, cultural and Indigenous language programs linked to conservation could also be funded.
  • – The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
    "This historic milestone marks another step in a long journey.
  • The Government of Canada has made an initial floor commitment of $100 million, with final contributions to be reflected in the closing agreement.

Government of Canada greening operations and supporting Indigenous businesses through clean electricity infrastructure in Canada

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The companies will build a solar farm which will supply clean electricity to the Alberta electricity grid.

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  • The companies will build a solar farm which will supply clean electricity to the Alberta electricity grid.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to purchasing clean electricity and RECs to help stimulate new clean renewable electricity infrastructure development across Canada.
  • Furthermore, this project will foster Indigenous business capacity in the clean electricity sector, green the electricity consumed by federally operated facilities, create new jobs and contribute to the growth of the clean electricity sector in Canada.
  • Currently, close to 80% of electricity consumed by the Government of Canada comes from clean energy sources supplied by provincial and territorial utility grids.

Minister of Transport announces the launch of the Request for Proposals for the High Frequency Rail project

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The High Frequency Rail project will be the largest Canadian infrastructure project in generations.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The High Frequency Rail project will be the largest Canadian infrastructure project in generations.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP).
  • Following the evaluation period, the Government of Canada will select the group who will become the private developer partner to work collaboratively with VIA HFR to design and develop the High Frequency Rail project.
  • "The launch of the Request for Proposals for the High Frequency Rail project marks a significant milestone.

Statement - Minister Sajjan marks the International Day on Disaster Risk Reduction

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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For this reason, we are committed to enhancing our understanding of how disaster risk affects everyone, so we can better develop emergency management capabilities, and DRR strategies to build resilience for all.

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  • For this reason, we are committed to enhancing our understanding of how disaster risk affects everyone, so we can better develop emergency management capabilities, and DRR strategies to build resilience for all.
  • To bolster our preparedness, lessen their impact, and improve our response, we have advanced the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction through the Emergency Management Strategy for Canada: Towards a Resilient 2030 .
  • This serves to improve our understanding of disaster risk, and build evidence for investments in disaster risk reduction.
  • As climate disasters continue to increase, the Government of Canada understands that climate change, disaster risk, and sustainable development are interconnected.

Government of Canada creating more skills training opportunities for Canadians

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada's job market continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for Canadians and areas for growth.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada's job market continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for Canadians and areas for growth.
  • That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.
  • Announced in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada invested nearly $298M over three years in the Skills for Success Program.
  • Currently, the Skills for Success Program is supporting more than 60,000 Canadians in acquiring vital skills, and anticipates exceeding its target of supporting 90,000 Canadians.

Canada invests in Thunder Bay projects to clean up and protect the Great Lakes

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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THUNDER BAY, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Great Lakes are essential to the health and well-being of millions of Canadians, natural ecosystems, and the economy.

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  • THUNDER BAY, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Great Lakes are essential to the health and well-being of millions of Canadians, natural ecosystems, and the economy.
  • $108,500 for Lakehead University to implement the Thunder Bay Area of Concern Wildlife Habitat Strategy and facilitate community engagement.
  • These local projects will help to advance Canada's commitments under the Canada–United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the Canada–Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health.
  • "Canada is making transformative investments to clean up the Great Lakes, targeting key areas of concern like Thunder Bay.

Government of Canada announces funding to examine the next step outlined in the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report - Treaty 1 Territory

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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We acknowledge that families, leadership, many communities, organizations, and people across the country have asked the federal and provincial governments to search the Prairie Green Landfill.

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  • We acknowledge that families, leadership, many communities, organizations, and people across the country have asked the federal and provincial governments to search the Prairie Green Landfill.
  • Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is an ongoing crisis that needs to be addressed with the utmost urgency.
  • "Today's funding announcement is a promising and significant step forward in our collective journey toward helping families heal.
  • In February 2023, the Government of Canada announced $500,000 in funding to support a study conducted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to determine if it is feasible to search the Prairie Green Landfill.

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

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  • To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.
  • Today, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
  • Projects funded through this call for proposals will help improve labour market outcomes for up to 20,000 youth facing barriers to employment.
  • Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Black and other racialized youth, and youth in official language minority communities.

Children get physical activity boost with online resource

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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By adding daily opportunities for active play in childcare and early years centres, children develop the foundations for healthy cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.

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  • By adding daily opportunities for active play in childcare and early years centres, children develop the foundations for healthy cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
  • A recent study showed that children who participate in play-based physical literacy programming learn to love moving and become happier and better behaved.
  • Designed to break down barriers to physical literacy, ActivePlay.ca provides tips for inexpensive ways to create a safe learning environment that promotes movement.
  • Active for Life is a Canadian not-for-profit social initiative that helps parents and educators give children a healthy start in life through the development of physical literacy.