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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Fact Sheet: Investing in Unforgettable Experiences on Prince Edward Island

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 2

    Information document

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million in ten projects to support the continued development of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry products.

    CUSTOMER NAME PROJECT APECA HELP PROVINCIAL AID
    Municipality of North Rustico Undertake the modernization of the promenade infrastructure to promote connections between communities, active transportation and improve the tourist experience.

    $437,033

    Non-refundable

    $450,000

    Non-refundable
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Stimulate the development of tourism products and create an annual marketing plan for 2023-2024.

    $100,000

    Non-refundable

    $59,000

    Non-refundable
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Stimulate the development of tourism products and create an annual marketing plan for 2024-2025.

    $100,000

    Non-refundable

    $63,000

    Grant
    Tourism Cavendish Beach Engage a consultant to carry out the launch phase of a new and innovative tourism experience in Cavendish.

    $37,000

    Non-refundable

    $35,000

    Non-refundable
    Tourism Industry Association of Administer the PEI Events Innovation Fund to support

    $650,100

    Non-refundable

    		  
    The Island Path Implement a strategic plan and strengthen marketing efforts.

    $30,000

    Non-refundable

    $50,875

    Non-refundable
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Lead marketing, product and professional development initiatives in partnership with tourism business operators for the period 2023-2024.

    $25,200

    Non-refundable

    $38,200

    Non-refundable
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Lead marketing, product and professional development initiatives in partnership with tourism operators for the period 2024-2025.

    $28,500

    Non-refundable

    $37,500

    Grant
    Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Conduct a destination market readiness program in the Rustico area to exploit tourism potential.

    $33,500

    Non-refundable

    $10,000

    Grant
    Golf PEI Deliver on the 2023-2024 Strategic and Marketing Plan objectives to position PEI as a world-class destination.

    $284,000

    Non-refundable

    $243,000

    Grant
    TOTAL   $1,725,333 $986,575

    Contact persons

    Connor BurtonPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyConnor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    David FlemingCommunications ManagerAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agencydavid.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    April GallantSenior Communications OfficerFisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Province of Prince Edward Islandaldgallant@gov.pe.ca

    Stephanie MoaseCity ManagerMunicipality of North Rusticosmoase@northrustico.com

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Chess: a game rooted in military strategy that has become a tool of international diplomacy

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Becky Alexis-Martin, Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford

    Hushed silence descends as two opponents engage in a battle of wits, memory and strategy. The atmosphere becomes more tense with each shuffle of a pawn or sweeping arc of the queen. The drama is palpable, but there can be only one winner. This year – at the 45th Chess Olympiad finals in Budapest – it was India, whose players won both men’s and women’s gold medals and four individual golds, signalling a new era of Indian domination.

    Chess has become more than just a game. The recent upholding of the bans on Russian and Belorussian players from international competition by the International Chess Federation (Fide) is an example of the soft power of sanctions as a geopolitical tool against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This ban has been welcomed by the US and Ukraine, among others, although Fide was divided on the issue, with 41 delegates voting to uphold the ban while 21 countries favoured lifting the ban and 27 abstained or were absent.

    Over the centuries, chess – which has its roots in military strategy – has become a symbol of geopolitical competition made peaceful. The game’s first incarnation has been traced back to 6th-century India, as military generals sought a pastime to exercise strategic thinking.

    The original game of chess was named chaturanga, which translates from Sanskrit into “the four military divisions”. The game allowed leaders to simulate conflict by using reasoning and logic to contemplate future battles. The term “checkmate” itself derives from “shah mat”, which loosely translates to “the king has lost” in Persian and Sanskrit.

    Cold war rivalries

    Chess was to become the focus of international, cultural and political competition during the cold war. It captured the world’s political imagination as a symbolic battleground between east and west. The Soviet Union supported promising chess players by establishing chess schools. Soviet grandmasters were unbeatable national heroes, from Mikhail Botvinnik to Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky. Their victories were framed as evidence of socialist intellectual superiority.

    But American grandmaster Bobby Fischer disrupted 24 years of Soviet dominance when he beat Spassky at the 1972 World Chess Championships in Rekjavik, Iceland. It would become a critical moment in the cold war.

    For years chess had been seen by both the Soviet Union and the US as a proxy for superpower military competition. Unlike US-Chinese “ping-pong diplomacy” – when goodwill between US and Chinese players in the early 1970s was followed by enhanced diplomatic engagement between the two countries – Fischer’s defeat of Spassky ended more than 20 years of Russian domination of chess.

    The prospect that Fischer might win was seen as so important by the US government that the then secretary of state, Henry Kissinger, personally called Fischer to urge him to go to Rekjavik.

    Years later, Russian former world champion and dissident Garry Kasparov recalled that: “This event was treated by people on both sides of the Atlantic as a crushing moment in the midst of the cold war. Big intellectual victory for the United States, and you know, a hugely painful, almost insulting defeat for the Soviet Union.”

    A game for dissidents

    Chess does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by and reflects historical rivalries, the rise of new power and contemporary geopolitics. And along the way, their refusal to maintain the national status quo and instead articulate their concerns about their societies has led to several grandmasters from various countries having to go into political exile.

    Garry Kasparov’s pro-democracy advocacy and criticism of the Russian state led him to flee Russia with his family to New York in 2013. He was chairman of the Human Rights Foundation from until 2024, and has since been added to Vladimir Putin’s terrorist blacklist.

    Kasparov is in good company. Six of Iran’s female grandmasters have been forced to leave their country, fleeing their country’s oppressive patriarchal regime after being barred from national competition for playing without a headscarf.

    Sara Khadem fled to Spain with her family after refusing to wear the hijab during a match in Kazakhstan in 2022. Her family have since gained Spanish citizenship. However, women who cannot find citizenship elsewhere pay a steep price as their talents are not nurtured and they cannot play professionally. Mitra Hejazipour waited three and a half years to gain citizenship. In 2023, she consecutively became a French citizen and the French national women’s champion.

    Ukrainian players continue to use chess as a platform for resistance against the Russian invasion. Prominent players who have spoken out include Vasyl Ivanchuk, Anna Muzychuk and her sister Mariya. Anna has consistently used her global social media following to condemn the invasion and advocate for peace in Ukraine.

    Projects in Rwanda, Uganda and Palestine have demonstrated that chess is more than just a game by bringing together disparate communities. So by sanctioning Russia and Belarus, the International Chess Federation has made an important statement.

    Chess can be a form of cultural diplomacy, a symbol of non-violent conflict resolution, and a platform for dialogue and understanding between people and nations. Chess is its own universal language. It requires no common tongue or expensive kit, yet it offers a formidable tool to promote critical thinking, international cooperation and conflict resolution.

    Becky Alexis-Martin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Chess: a game rooted in military strategy that has become a tool of international diplomacy – https://theconversation.com/chess-a-game-rooted-in-military-strategy-that-has-become-a-tool-of-international-diplomacy-239739

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: MP Sheehan highlights funding for Sault Community Career Centre to support skills training for youth

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    September 27, 2024 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada

    Young Canadians are one of this country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, which is why the Government of Canada supports them every step of the way on their path to a prosperous future. Every young person deserves a good job, but we know that many still face barriers to employment. Creating opportunities for young people to gain the skills and experience they need to have a fair chance at financial success is essential to strengthening our economy, building a more inclusive country, and ensuring that no one is left behind.

    Today, on behalf of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie Terry Sheehan announced more than $1.07 million in funding over four years to the Sault Community Career Centre for its Transition to Independence Program (TIP). This funding is provided through Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program.

    TIP is a flexible, personalized program that supports youth in Sault Ste. Marie. Over the next four years, TIP funding through the YESC will support 66 youth aged 15 to 30 who face barriers to employment. This includes youth who are not in education, training or employment, those experiencing poverty or homelessness, immigrants and refugees, and those experiencing discrimination. By providing a range of activities, training and work experiences, TIP will help participants overcome socio-economic challenges and transition into employment or education.

    In total, the YES program is expected to fund more than 200 new projects worth approximately $370 million by 2028 as part of the government’s plan to create 90,000 youth employment opportunities per year between 2024 and 2026. These projects will provide flexible employment services and holistic supports tailored to each participant to help young people develop transferable skills that will have a positive and lasting impact on their careers. This approach has already proven successful, with more than 80% of participants between June 2019 and December 2022 securing employment or returning to school after completing the YES program.

    The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role governments can play in ensuring young people succeed. That is why, as announced in Budget 2024, the government is helping to restore fairness for every generation by facilitating access to post-secondary education, investing in the skills of the future, and creating opportunities for young Canadians to get good jobs.

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    “Young people want to succeed – for themselves, their families and their communities. The federal government is making sure that happens by helping them access the skills and experience they need to successfully transition to the workforce. The Sault Community Career Centre project is a great example of how, with federal support, community organizations can create opportunities for all young people, particularly youth facing barriers and youth with disabilities, to find good jobs and build rewarding careers.”

    – Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien

    “I am proud that our government recognizes the tremendous work that the Sault Community Career Centre does. Providing enhanced career development opportunities and integrated services, including mental health, food security and personal resources, helps encourage and support future community leaders. Helping young people who face barriers find employment in our community and develop skills to enter the workforce is how we ensure we remain a thriving and prosperous city.”

    – Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan

    “The Transition to Independence Program is a vital initiative that provides youth in Sault Ste. Marie with the skills and supports they need to overcome barriers and achieve long-term success. This generous funding from the Government of Canada allows us to provide a tailored approach to each participant, helping them reach their full potential. By providing employment training, wraparound services and resources for their personal development, we are investing not only in their future, but also in the future of our community.”

    – Adam Pinder, Executive Director, Sault Community Career Centre

    Quick Facts

    ESDC’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program was designed to give youth equal opportunities to find meaningful employment. New to this funding cycle is the Youth with Disabilities Stream, which focuses on supporting projects targeting youth with disabilities. More than 30% of funded projects are expected to address the unique employment challenges faced by youth with disabilities, up from the initial target of 20%.

    Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI youth, Black and racialized youth, and youth from official language minority communities.

    ESDC’s YES program is part of the Government of Canada’s broader Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal initiative sponsored by 12 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to help young Canadians (aged 15 to 30) gain the skills and experience they need to successfully transition to the job market.

    To help young Canadians pursue and achieve their dreams, the Government is investing to create more job opportunities and ensure that the work of the next generation pays off. To create 90,000 jobs and employment supports for youth per year, Budget 2024 proposes to provide $351.2 million for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy in the 2025–26 fiscal year. These investments in youth employment opportunities include:

    $150.7 million from federal partners for the SEJC program to provide youth-friendly internships and employment supports; $200.5 million for ESDC’s Canada Summer Jobs program to provide well-paid summer jobs, including jobs in sectors with significant labour shortages, such as residential construction.

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    For media inquiries, please contact:

    Carolyn SvonkinDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth873-355-0996Carolyn.svonkin@fegc-wage.gc.caMedia Relations OfficeEmployment and Social Development Canada819-994-5559media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.caFollow us on X (Twitter)

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    To boost tourism, the federal government is offering financial assistance to businesses and organizations

    September 27, 2024 North Rustico, Prince Edward Island Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Tourism plays a vital role in Atlantic Canada, boosting local economies, creating jobs and energizing communities. Tourism also helps preserve, promote and celebrate the region’s diverse cultural heritage, fostering awareness and understanding of the many peoples who call it home. The Government of Canada is investing to help six tourism operators in central Prince Edward Island seize opportunities to boost tourism and ensure the industry is well-positioned for long-term sustainable growth.

    Discover the island all year round

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, announced a total contribution of $1,725,333 for ten projects to support the advancement of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

    These investments will help the Municipality of North Rustico, Tourism Cavendish Beach, L’Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island, The Island Path, Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, And Golf PEI to plan and create dynamic tourism experiences, and will support PEI Events Innovation Fund which helps non-profit organizations create and organize festivals and cultural events to expand the island’s tourist offering during all four seasons.

    The province of Prince Edward Island is also contributing $986,575 to nine of these projects.

    For further information on the projects, please see the attached backgrounder.

    Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to growing Atlantic Canada’s tourism sector and increasing the region’s potential as a world-class destination of choice.

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    “Breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture and welcoming people, Prince Edward Island is ready to be explored all year long. On this magical island, people return again and again to discover more. This World Tourism Day, make plans to experience all this incredible region has to offer.”

    – The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

    “People come from all over the world to experience the beautiful scenery, world-class cuisine and vibrant cultural events that Prince Edward Island has to offer. Investing in our province’s tourism operators and associations will help them meet this demand and showcase this great destination.”

    – Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque

    “The Government of Prince Edward Island strongly believes in our tourism industry and the exciting future that lies ahead. This funding announcement allows Island communities to plan and create exciting new tourism experiences. We are pleased to support this sector so that it continues to be one of our greatest assets. This Island is a place to visit and enjoy at any time of the year.”

    – The Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister, Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, PEI and MLA for Montague-Kilmuir

    “For 26 years, the North Rustico Seawalk has been a vital part of the community, used daily by residents and visitors of all ages. With a large gazebo, picnic areas, access to the National Park beach, restaurants and shops at the North Rustico Harbour, the boardwalk offers both wellness and economic benefits. The replacement of the boardwalk is a step towards ensuring the safety, accessibility and enjoyment of our residents and the many tourists who visit North Rustico each year. The Municipality of North Rustico thanks the Government of Canada for its financial commitment, through ACOA, towards our boardwalk project.”

    – Stephanie Moase, City Manager, Municipality of North Rustico

    Quick Facts

    World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September to raise awareness of the social, cultural, political and economic value of tourism and the contributions the sector can make to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The theme of World Tourism Day 2024 is “Tourism and Peace”.

    More than 7,500 businesses are part of the tourism sector in Atlantic Canada, operating in the areas of food service, accommodation, recreation, transportation and travel services. Together, these businesses employ more than 111,000 people in full- and part-time positions.

    Tourism is a major driver of employment for Atlantic Canada’s population living outside major cities, accounting for approximately 9.5% of all local employment in rural communities.

    The funding announced today is provided by the program Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (CERI), THE Business Development Program (BDP), and the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) of ACOA.

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    Contact persons

    Connor BurtonPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyConnor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    David FlemingCommunications ManagerAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agencydavid.fleming@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

    April GallantSenior Communications OfficerFisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Province of Prince Edward Islandaldgallant@gov.pe.ca

    Stephanie MoaseCity ManagerMunicipality of North Rusticosmoase@northrustico.com

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Deputy Prime Minister welcomes delivery of new all-electric TTC buses

    MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –

    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Press release

    $349 million federal investment delivers results: 340 all-electric buses for the TTC

    September 27, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada

    Public transit gets Canadians where they need to go, creates new jobs in Canada’s manufacturing and construction sectors, reduces pollution and traffic congestion, makes life more affordable, and keeps people and communities connected as they grow. That’s why the federal government is investing in a better public transit system.

    Today in Toronto, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, joined by Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, highlighted how the federal government is working with the City of Toronto to improve the speed of public transit for Torontonians.

    In April 2023, the federal government and the City of Toronto announced a joint investment of $700 million to secure the supply of 340 battery-electric buses for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The first two of these 340 electric buses have now joined the TTC’s fleet. All 340 electric buses are expected to be in service by the end of 2026.

    This investment will help the TTC, Canada’s largest public transit system, achieve its goal of electrifying its entire bus fleet by 2040.

    Strengthening Toronto’s electric bus fleet is just one part of the federal government’s work to improve public transit in Toronto, and across the country. To connect people across the Greater Toronto Area, the federal government is investing $10.4 billion in four major transit projects: the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglington Crosstown LRT Extension, the Ontario Line and the Yonge North Subway Extension. And in July, the federal government launched the Canada Public Transit FundThrough this ongoing, permanent program, the government will invest an average of $3 billion per year to help cities and communities provide better public transit systems for Canadians.

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    “Our government knows that improving public transit is essential to ensuring our economy reaches its full potential. That’s why we’re making historic investments in reliable and sustainable transit infrastructure. Today, delivering new all-electric TTC buses is just one way we’re helping the TTC grow. This investment will give Torontons a faster, cleaner way to get around.”

    – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

    Quick Facts

    Total funding for public transit in Toronto announced since 2015 is $10.4 billion. This includes the following projects:

    November 2023: New TTC streetcars. December 2022: Capacity improvements at Bloor-Yonge Station. 2021: New Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Line, Ontario Line and Yonge North Subway Extension.

    Through the Zero-Emission Public Transit Fund, the federal government is supporting public transit and school bus operators who want to equip themselves with electric buses. In addition, the government is making possible the purchase of 5,000 zero-emission buses and the construction of related infrastructure, such as charging stations.

    In Budget 2024, the government announced that any community seeking long-term, predictable funding through the new Canada Public Transit Fund must take steps to directly increase its housing supply. These measures include:

    Eliminate all mandatory minimum parking requirements within 800 metres of a high-frequency transit line. Allow high-density housing to be built within 800 metres of a high-frequency transit line. Allow high-density housing to be built within 800 metres of post-secondary institutions. Conduct a housing needs assessment for all communities with a population greater than 30,000.

    The Canada Public Transit Fund will provide:

    $2 billion per year on average, or $20 billion over 10 years, for the metropolitan region agreements component. $500 million per year on average, or $5 billion over 10 years, for the base funding component. $500 million per year on average, or $5 billion over 10 years, for the targeted funding component.

    Through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

    In Ontario, the public transit component of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program has already supported more than 400 projects to improve public transit. The federal government has committed $8.3 billion, and the provincial government has committed $7.3 billion.

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    Media may contact:

    Katherine CuplinskasDeputy Director of CommunicationsOffice of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of FinanceKatherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca

    Media RelationsDepartment of Finance Canadamediare@fin.gc.ca613-369-4000

    General Inquiries

    Phone: 1-833-712-2292Teletypewriter: 613-369-3230Email: financepublic-financepublique@fin.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot project to improve movement of goods

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    Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

    Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot project to improve freight flow

    Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, September 26, 2024 – Today, at the Internal Trade Committee meeting, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced the launch of a pilot project on the mutual recognition of regulatory requirements in the trucking sector.

    Ministers thanked the coalition of provinces and territories supporting this initiative: Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut, for their contribution to improving the efficient movement of goods – a critical aspect of productivity and affordability in Canada. The pilot project will be co-chaired by Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada.

    Mutual recognition agreements in key sectors, such as transportation and trucking, have the potential to boost productivity and economic growth in Canada. Experts predict that adopting mutual recognition as a means of reducing internal trade barriers could grow the Canadian economy by $200 billion per year.

    Under this new trucking pilot, participating provinces and territories will commit to recognizing each other’s regulatory requirements, even if there are differences, such as requirements for oversized vehicle signage, to allow trucks and the goods they carry to move efficiently across Canada without compromising safety measures. The pilot, the first of its kind on this scale in Canada, will help governments test and determine what can be achieved through mutual recognition and will spur future work on other important areas of the economy, such as labour mobility.

    Today’s announcement is an important first step toward the broad national adoption of mutual recognition and builds on the Government of Canada’s leadership and actions to liberalize trade and boost Canada’s economic productivity.

    Thanks to federal leadership, including Federal action plan to strengthen trade Interior, the Government of Canada has done the following:

    Establishment of the Canadian Centre for Internal Trade Data and Information, which provides open and accessible information on internal trade and trade barriers in critical economic sectors;
    Removal and reduction of 1/3 of federal exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, providing Canadian businesses with more opportunities to compete across the country; Strengthening regulatory cooperation through the harmonization of building codes and energy efficiency regulations and the exemption of redundant requirements for oil platforms; Funding for thedevelopment of a national register of doctors, led by the Medical Council of Canada, a fundamental measure that will promote labour mobility among physicians; Revising the Red Tape Reduction Act and imposing a requirement that the “One-for-One” Rule limit the administrative burden on business and take into account the reduction in burden resulting from regulatory cooperation between the Government of Canada and other jurisdictions; Advancing regulatory cooperation through the Regulatory Cooperation Council (a Canada-U.S. body) and the Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (a federal-provincial-territorial body) to reduce regulatory barriers to trade and make it easier for businesses to operate across jurisdictions; and Organizing regional roundtables in Canada and the United States to better understand the regulatory issues facing businesses in domestic and international trade.

    In addition, as announced in August 2024, the Treasury Board of Canada is establishing a task force to examine Canadian public sector productivity and inform the government’s economic plan. The task force will be comprised of a range of experts from academia, think tanks, the private sector, the public sector, and will work with unions. It will examine the delivery of services to Canadians and the role of technology in reducing barriers to increasing the productivity of Canadians and businesses. The terms of reference for the task force will be finalized and made public in the coming weeks.

    Contacts For further information (media only), please contact:

    Gabriel Brunet Press SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Dominic LeBlancMinister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs819-665-6527gabriel.brunet@iga-aig.gc.ca

    Myah Tomasi Press SecretaryOffice of the President of the Treasury Board of Canada343-543-7210myah.tomasi@tbs-sct.gc.ca

    Media Relations Privy Council Office613-957-5420media@pco-bcp.gc.ca

    Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat613-369-9400Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)media@tbs-sct.gc.ca

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