Day: 8 January 2021

Statistics Canada releases national tourism indicators, third quarter 2020

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Statistics Canada releases national tourism indicators, third quarter 2020
  OTTAWA – Tourism spending in Canada rose during the third quarter but remained less than half (-52.9%) its level in the fourth quarter of 2019. The 56.4% increase partially offset the large declines in the first (-14.0%) and second (-65.0%) quarters. Tourism gross domestic product (GDP) and jobs attributable to tourism were also up from the second quarter but remained well... Read More

Wasamac Gold Mine Project – Public Comments Invited

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Wasamac Gold Mine Project – Public Comments Invited
  OTTAWA – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada decided an impact assessment is required for the proposed Wasamac Gold Mine Project, located approximately 15 kilometers from downtown Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. As part of the planning phase of the impact assessment, the Agency invites the public and Indigenous peoples to review and provide feedback on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and... Read More

Over the next 10 years, 75% of Canadian farms will change hands

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Over the next 10 years, 75% of Canadian farms will change hands
OTTAWA – Over the next 10 years, 75% of farms will change hands,  yet only 8% of farmers have a written transition plan. This uncertainty about the future of the farm is putting tremendous stress on our farmers and future farmers and jeopardizes the future of farming in Canada. Today, Farm Management Canada, with the support of Farm Credit Canada, MNP... Read More

GoldHaven Outlines Exploration Plans for 2021

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GoldHaven Outlines Exploration Plans for 2021
  VANCOUVER – Today GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) provided a corporate update and outlined exploration plans for 2021. GoldHaven says it has achieved significant milestones in 2020. Starting with its IPO in March, followed by the acquisition of the Rio Loa and Coya Project concessions, as well as five additional concessions comprising the Apolo Projects.... Read More

Statement on Canada’s economic and job recovery

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Statement on Canada’s economic and job recovery
  GATINEAU – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, issued the following statement today following the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey: “Since the start of the pandemic, the federal government has moved quickly to support Canadians and the Canadian economy. “Government action... Read More