National Capital Region (Canada)

OSFI named as a 2024 National Capital Region Top 100 Employer

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is once again one of the National Capital Region's top employers.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is once again one of the National Capital Region's top employers.
This is the fourth consecutive year that OSFI has received this honour.
This special designation recognizes employers in the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area that are industry leaders in providing exceptional places to work.
While the award is specific to the National Capital Region, it recognizes the hard work and dedication of OSFI employees across the country.

Minister of Transport and Quebec Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announce a joint investment in Outaouais roads

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Monday, December 11, 2023

As stipulated in the Outaouais Road Agreement, the costs will be shared equally between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec.

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As stipulated in the Outaouais Road Agreement, the costs will be shared equally between the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec.
"Today's announcement is part of a long-standing partnership between the federal government, Quebec, Gatineau and the Outaouais.
Our investments will help improve Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard, making it easier for people to get around."
It is a priority for our government to support transport projects that promote economic development and greater mobility, particularly in the regions."

CAA North & East Ontario and Ingenium Museums announce partnership

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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OTTAWA, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The science behind flight, agriculture and technology just became even more accessible to families with the announcement today of a new partnership between Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation and CAA North & East Ontario.

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OTTAWA, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The science behind flight, agriculture and technology just became even more accessible to families with the announcement today of a new partnership between Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation and CAA North & East Ontario.
Through the arrangement, CAA Members now get a 25% discount on individual tickets and a 10% discount on annual Ingenium memberships when purchased in person.
The agreement applies to all three Ingenium museums: the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
We’re very proud to make those moments a bit more accessible through this Member discount,” says Jeff Walker, President and CEO of CAA North & East Ontario.

Germain Hotels Celebrates the Grand Opening of Their 19th Property and Announces Construction of Their 20th Hotel

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian hotelier Germain Hotels is pleased to announce the official opening of its 19th property in Canada: Alt Hotel Calgary University District.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian hotelier Germain Hotels is pleased to announce the official opening of its 19th property in Canada: Alt Hotel Calgary University District.
Left to Right: Gregg Callander, CEO, University of Calgary Properties Group, Marie Pier Germain, Vice-President, Sales and marketing, Germain Hotels, Calgary Councillor Terry Wong, Hugo Germain, Vice-President, Operations, Germain Hotels.
Setting a new standard in responsible hospitality, the Calgary University District property is Germain Hotels’ first Silver LEED certified hotel (application pending).
Further, Germain Hotels has announced the Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport will start construction in a few weeks.

Side hustlers are growing in Canada, and they can appeal to their Canadian customers with a .CA domain

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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OTTAWA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a year of flying across the country to help entrepreneurs and small business owners make the best choice when getting their business online, Bernard, CIRA’s persuasive goose now has his eyes set on Canadian side hustlers—he’s expanding his domain. A recent Royal Bank of Canada poll found that 84 per cent of Canadian Gen Z small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are driven to start side hustles due to rising costs of living—it’s time for Bernard to extend a helpful honk. Bernard is a proud Canadian Goose and feels strongly that a .CA is the right choice for any Canadian business—especially Canadian Gen Z and Millennials in-the-midst of setting up a side hustle to supplement their income.

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In his persistent way, Bernard the goose insists Canadians should proudly show themselves as local and choose .CA over a .com domain.
These videos highlight the common dilemma SMEs and side hustlers face when launching their brand online—which domain should I choose?
CIRA’s fully integrated campaign will expand to traditional broadcast TV, Spotify, Canadian SME Magazine and out-of-home advertising on October 2.
“If you are Canadian and have a side hustle or are thinking about starting one, look no further than getting a .CA domain.

Doctors can now prescribe visits to the Canadian Museum of Nature through national Nature Prescription Program

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Today, thanks to a new collaboration with PaRx, a nationwide nature-prescription program, doctors can prescribe patient visits to the Canadian Museum of Nature to improve their health.

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Today, thanks to a new collaboration with PaRx, a nationwide nature-prescription program, doctors can prescribe patient visits to the Canadian Museum of Nature to improve their health.
“The health benefits of nature are well-known, and through this partnership we can offer a great introduction to many natural-history wonders and to the health benefits of a museum visit,” says Dr. Danika Goosney, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Healthcare providers in the National Capital Region registered with PaRx can now prescribe admission passes to the Canadian Museum of Nature for patients who could benefit from them the most.
Collaborating with the Canadian Museum of Nature is a new step in that direction.”
This isn’t the first time the Canadian Museum of Nature has shone a spotlight on Canada’s national nature prescription program.

Fraser Institute News Release: Only 2 Canadian cities rank in top half of 141 metropolitan cities in Canada and the US on employment income

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

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“Canadians in our largest urban centres are generally earning less employment income than people living in comparable American cities,” said Ben Eisen, Fraser Institute senior fellow and co-author of Comparing Median Employment Income in Large Canadian and American Metropolitan Areas .

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“Canadians in our largest urban centres are generally earning less employment income than people living in comparable American cities,” said Ben Eisen, Fraser Institute senior fellow and co-author of Comparing Median Employment Income in Large Canadian and American Metropolitan Areas .
The study compares median employment income—wages, salaries and commissions from paid and self-employment income (net) before taxes and government transfers—in the 141 largest metropolitan areas in Canada and the United States.
The lowest ranking Canadian CMAs are St. Catharines-Niagara (138) at $31,540, London (135) at $36,180, and lastly Montreal (134) at $36,660.
“Employment incomes are generally higher in US metropolitan areas—big and small—than they are in Canadian cities,” said Eisen.

Comcast Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Per Scholas, Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Digital Skill Building and Tech Training

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Comcast Corporation today announced a new $4.5 million, three-year grant to Per Scholas , a leading national nonprofit advancing economic equity through tech training and career building.

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Comcast Corporation today announced a new $4.5 million, three-year grant to Per Scholas , a leading national nonprofit advancing economic equity through tech training and career building.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621076747/en/
Comcast Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Per Scholas, Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Digital Skill Building and Tech Training (Photo: Business Wire)
“The key to closing the digital divide goes beyond just mere access to the Internet,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation & President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation.
“Comcast continually helps Per Scholas unlock potential, building a future of unlimited possibilities,” said Plinio Ayala, President and CEO of Per Scholas.
“Our partnership is powerful — Comcast is investing in communities, ensuring digital skills are ubiquitous across America, and hiring Per Scholas-trained technologists.

Fraser Institute News Release: Major Ontario cities dominate the rankings of lowest growth in Canada for median employment income

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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Analysis of Changes in Median Employment Income in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas, 2008-2019 ranks the same 41 cities by their rate of growth in median employment income, using data from 2008 to 2019.

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Analysis of Changes in Median Employment Income in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas, 2008-2019 ranks the same 41 cities by their rate of growth in median employment income, using data from 2008 to 2019.
The median employment income growth, in inflation adjusted dollars, of all of Canada was 5.4 per cent.
In addition, Ottawa-Gatineau, which recorded the highest level of median employment income as of 2019 essentially recorded zero growth in median employment income over this period after adjusting for inflation.
The only other major Canadian city that experienced negative growth in median employment income was Calgary (-3.6 per cent).

Fraser Institute News Release: Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area had highest employment incomes nationwide in 2019

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

“Metropolitan areas across Canada vary greatly in their employment incomes, but some regions and types of CMAs fair better than others,” said Ben Eisen, a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute and co-author of Comparing Median Employment Incomes in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas.

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“Metropolitan areas across Canada vary greatly in their employment incomes, but some regions and types of CMAs fair better than others,” said Ben Eisen, a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute and co-author of Comparing Median Employment Incomes in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas.
The study measures median employment income—wages, salaries and commissions from paid and net self-employment income before taxes and government transfers—across Canada’s 41 census metropolitan areas for the year 2019, the last year unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMAs containing capital cities are heavily concentrated at the top of the ranking of higher income CMAs.
In fact, of the ten highest income CMAs, five include either a federal or provincial capital.