•Through the Council of the Federation, Canada’s Premiers are working on a Canadian Energy Strategy to support regional needs and address common energy challenges.
•Ontario’s electricity sector will be completely coal-free by the end of 2014. This is the single biggest climate change initiative in North America.
•Ontario is hosting the Canadian Energy Innovation Summit to provide a forum for developing partnerships that can leverage Ontario’s expertise and strengthen Canada’s ability to compete in international markets and create good jobs.
•Manitoba’s electricity is made from more than 98% clean, renewable sources.
•Manitoba’s Power Smart energy efficiency program has saved Manitoba families, firms, facilities and farms more than $900 million on their utility bills since it was launched. Continue reading →

Ontario is increasing the minimum wage from $10.25 to $11 per hour on June 1, 2014. This new rate reflects the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the last minimum wage increase in 2010 and is part of the provincial government’s commitment to fairness. Continue reading →

The challenge is a new initiative to help children be more active and healthy so they can reach their full potential. The province will provide 30 communities with funding, training, advice, social marketing tools and other resources over four years to develop and implement community-based programs and activities that promote healthy habits. Continue reading →