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Federal budget’s arts and culture funding is in addition to the $181.5-million that the government announced for live events and the arts in last November’s Fall Economic Statement

Canadas Federal Budget Throws Struggling Festivals a Lifeline with More Relief Funding Photo: Rick Clifford Published Apr 20, 2021 This week, the Canadian federal government rolled out its 2021 budget, and its given Canadian music festivals large and small some welcomed financial relief. In the 2021-2022 federal budget released yesterday (April 19), the Government of Canada has earmarked $200 million in spending to support major arts and cultural festivals (through regional development agencie...

The Daily Chase: Federal government unveils budget; Bitcoin stabilizes after big plunge Chrystia Freeland, Canadas deputy prime minister and minister of finance, listens during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned opposition lawmakers they will trigger an election in Canada if they approve the creation of an "anti-corruption" committee. , Bloomberg For the first time in m...

The PBO report puts the 2020-2021 deficit at a staggering $363.4 billion, more than the entire budget planned for that year. And note, that figure does not include additional stimulus funding of $70 billion to $100 billion earmarked in the government’s Fall Economic Statement. The reason for that omission? Because no one knows where the stimulus money went, who has it, or even if it was spent. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is playing hide and seek with $100 billion. But to stay with t...

Canada Supports Rapid Housing Projects for First Nations in Kenora News provided by Share this article Share this article KENORA, ON, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as communities across the country, including those in Kenora, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Huss...

Share this article Share this article TORONTO, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as regions across the country, including those in Toronto, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Can...

Share this article Share this article ST. THOMAS, ON, April 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as regions across the country, including those in southwestern Ontario, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, Adam Vaughan, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families,...

Share this article Share this article VICTORIA, BC, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as communities across the country, including those in British Columbia, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, Adam Vaughan,  Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Chi...

Canada Supports Rapid Housing projects in Manitoba News provided by Share this article Share this article WINNIPEG, MB, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery, as communities across the country are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and S...

Share this article Share this article TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery, as communities across the country are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housin...