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OntarioUnlockingFreeTradeWithinCanada
Province unleashing billions in new economic opportunity by tearing down barriers to internal free trade and labour mobility
AsanextstepinitsplantoprotectOntario by unleashing the province’s economy, theOntariogovernmentisintroducingthe ProtectOntariothroughFreeTradewithinCanada Acttounlockfreetradeandlabourmobilitywithin Canada.Thislegislationwill,ifpassed,createnew opportunities for job creation and investment attraction,supportingeconomicintegrationacross Canada and cutting costly and unnecessary red tape to help protect and grow Ontario and Canada’seconomies.
“For too long, we’ve let red tape and endless regulations hold back our economy, makingusvulnerabletoexternalthreats,including from President Trump’s tariffs,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Not anymore. The legislation we’re introducing today will make Ontario a national leader when it comes to trade between provinces and territories, so we can strengthen and unify Canadaandcreatenewmarketsandopportunities forOntarioworkersandgoods.”
Trade barriers within Canada cost the economy up to $200 billion each year and lower gross domestic product by nearly eight per cent. Thesebarriersalsoincreasethecostofgoodsand servicesOntariofamiliesrelyonbyupto14.5per cent,atatimewhenfamiliesarealreadystruggling from increased costs due to tariffs. Ontario is leadingthechargetotear down these barriers to unlock Canada’s full economicpotential.
Ontario’s plan, includingthemeasuresin the Protect Ontario
through Free Trade within Canada Act, will supportfreetradeandmobilityacrossCanadaby:
! BecomingthefirstprovinceinCanadatoremove all its party-specific exceptions (PSEs) under the CanadianFreeTradeAgreement(CFTA)without exception and encouraging other provinces and territories and the federal government to follow suit.
! Allowingworkersfromotherpartsofthecountry to come and work in Ontario by enabling the government to remove labour mobility barriers, reduce administrative burdens and simplify the movementofcertifiedworkersacrossCanada.By expandinglabourmobilitywithnew“AsofRight” rules, Ontario will allow certified workers from otherprovincesandterritoriestobeginworkingin Ontario immediately while they complete a streamlinedregistrationprocess.
! Enabling mutual recognition with reciprocating provinces and territories, so that goods, services and registered workers that are good enough for other parts of Canada are recognized as good enoughforsale,useorworkinOntario.
! Moving to allow more regulated health professionalsingoodstandingtobeginpractising in Ontario while they wait for registration in an Ontario health regulatory college and removing restrictionsonwheretheymayworkusing“Asof Right” rules. The government will also begin consultations to allow American health professionals,includingdoctorsandnurses,tobe includedunderthesenew“AsofRight”rules.
! Enabling direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with reciprocating provinces and territories so that consumers will be able to purchase alcohol directly from producers across Canada for
personalconsumption.
! Establishinga“BuyOntario,BuyCanadian”day held annually on the last Friday in June to help consumers support local businesses and workers through programs such as Ontario Made, Ontario Wood,VQAandFoodlandOntario.
Ontario is also launching the new $50 million Ontario Together Trade Fund to help businesses make near-term investments so they canservemoreinterprovincialcustomers,develop new markets and re-shore critical supply chains, strengthening Ontario’s trade security and diversification.
As part of this effort, Ontario is signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with NovaScotiaandNewBrunswickthatwillbolster interprovincial trade. These MOUs will support thereciprocalremovalofbarrierstotradebetween Ontario and Nova Scotia and Ontario and New Brunswickbyadvancingmutualrecognition,such that a good, service or registered worker that is acceptableforsale,useorworkinoneprovinceis acceptableintheother.Ontariowillalsoworkwith Nova Scotia and with New Brunswick on a frameworkfordirect-to-consumeralcohol(DTC) sales,sothatproducershaveeasieraccesstonew marketopportunities,andsothatconsumershave greaterchoiceandaccesstoabroaderselectionof alcoholic beverages. This collaboration will enhance economic resilience, create job opportunities and set a precedent for other provincestofollow.
“This is a significant moment for our countryandNovaScotiaisproudtobeleadingthe way with Ontario,” said Premier Tim Houston. Cont’donP.7
EXPRESS,April17,2025-Page2
CouncilBriefs
RegularCouncilMeeting–January27,2025
Attendance:
Council: MayorRyanBignucolo
DeputyMayorLisiBernier
CouncillorCathyAnsara
CouncillorAlexLambruschini
CouncillorPaulBernier
Staff: JudithMeyntz,CAO RéjeanRaymond,OperationsDirector LesJones,Treasurer/DeputyClerk
Guests: OscarPolini,KPMG
Attendees: 0
1. CALLMEETINGTOORDER
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau does hereby call the RegularCouncilMeetingofMonday,January27, 2025toorderat6:30p.m.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TheMunicipalityofChapleauissituated on the ancestral treaty and title lands of the AnishinabeandCreepeoplesintheTreaty9area, andrecognizestheneighbouringFirstNationsof Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Chapleau Ojibwe,MichipicotenandMissanabiCree.
WeacknowledgethelonghistoryofFirst
OBITUARY
Henry “Hank” Gribbon
It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Elise (née Murphy) Gribbon. Son of the late Anicetus and late Marguerite (née Brisson) Gribbon. Cherished father of Susan and Paul. Dear grandfather of Layton,SkylerandSawyer.Dearbrotherof Clete (Gail), Ray (Judy), Leonard (Jill), Florence (late Gerald), Ann (Mike) and Mary. Predeceased by his siblings Violet, Christopher, Margret, Thomas, Ernie, Catherine, Steve, Edgar, baby Joseph, baby Mary and baby Marjorie. Equally missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVEFUNERALHOME,4570 St-JosephSt,HanmeronTuesday,April15 from 6 – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 16 from9–11a.m.Achapelservicewillfollow at11a.m.
Nations and Metis People in Ontario and show respecttothemtoday.
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA RESOLUTION02-22: L.BERNIER–A.LAMBRUSCHINI
WHEREAStheMembersofCouncilhavebeen presented with an Agenda for the Regular CouncilMeetingofMonday,January13,2024; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended. Add Business Item 7.7 DufferinWatermainRepair-Tender Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Bignucolo requested that any pecuniary interest be declared for the record. Nonedeclared.
4. DELEGATIONS-None
5. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENTNone
6. CONSENTAGENDARESOLUTION 02-23: P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Chapleau has reviewed the Consent Agenda consistingof:
6.1 CouncilandCommitteeMeetingMinutes 6.1.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes for Monday,January13,2025
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the Regular Council MeetingMinutesforMonday,January13,2025. Carried.
7. BUSINESSRESOLUTION02-24:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI–L.BERNIER 7.1 2023FinancialStatementPresentation
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby approve the 2023 FinancialStatementsaspresented; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT CouncildoesthankOscarPoloniforhispresentation.
Carried.
RESOLUTION02-25:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
7.2 ChapleauAirportFacilitiesAssessment–CYLDChapleauAirport
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyreceivetheReportfortheChapleau AirportFacilitiesAssessment–CYLDChapleau Airportforinformation. Carried.
RESOLUTION02-26:
L.BERNIER–A.LAMBRUSCHINI
7.3 Chapleau Drag Races request for Use of theAirportGrounds
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive the request from theChapleauDragRacesCommitteefortheuse of the airport grounds from August 14 to 17,
2025; AND THAT the Township of Chapleau does hereby approve the use of the airport grounds for the Chapleau Drag Races free of charge; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT the Chapleau Drag Races and the Township of ChapleauwillenterintoanAgreementontheuse ofthefacilities.
Carried.
RESOLUTION02-27:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
7.4 Water and Wastewater Capital Projects Funding
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby receive the report from CAO Meyntzforinformation. Carried.
RESOLUTION02-28: C.ANSARA–P.BERNIER
7.5 2024IntegrityCommissionerReportand 2025FeeSchedule
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby receive the 2024 Integrity Commissioner's Report from Antoinette Blunt, Ironside Consulting Services Inc. for information;
AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council does hereby accept the 2025 Fee Schedule and the current agreement for Services that ends December31,2026.
Carried.
RESOLUTION02-29: C.ANSARA–L.BERNIER
7.6 TaxRateforUtilityBillingReport
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby receive the Tax Rate for Utility Billing Report from CAO Meyntz for information.
Carried.
RESOLUTION02-30:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI–P.BERNIER
7.7 DufferinWatermainRepair-Tender THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyapproveAECOMindistributingthe TenderfortheDufferinWatermainRepair;AND THAT Council directs AECOM to manage the receipt of tenders, review the submissions, and provideareporttoCouncilontheirrecommendation.
Carried.
8. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: RESOLUTION02-31:
C.ANSARA–L.BERNIER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive for information the Accounts Payable listing in the amountof
$379,102.12 for the period ending January 23, 2025.
Carried. Cont’donP.4
LieutenantGovernorPaulineMcGibbonofficiallyopensChapleauCivicCentrein June1978,andErnieGilbertholdsprotectiveumbrelladuringsuddendownpour
Moments
Moments
officiallyopentheciviccentre.Shethenproceeded totourtheciviccentre.
by MichaelJ. Morris
by MichaelJ. Morris
Lieutenant Governor Pauline McGibbon officially opened the Chapleau Civic Centre 32 years ago on June 28, 1978, a rare moment in the
As an aside, during the official outdoor openingceremoniestherewasasuddendownpour but Executive Assistant to the Reeve Eileen McCrea, prepared for any emergency, quickly provided umbrellas, and Councillor Ernie Gilbert was given the task of protecting the LieutenantGovernorfromtherain.Eillenco-ordinatedallthe officialopenings.
During her tour of the civic centre, Mrs. McGibbon, while in the library, commented that "Onecanjudgethestatureofatownorvillageby the extent of its library." She was greeted in the library by board chair Mrs. Renee Cecile, librarian Estelle Morin and the staff and board members.
lifeofacommunitytohavetheofficialrepresentative of Her Majesty the Queen in Ontario pay a visit.
The next day, Cedar Grove Lodge for Senior Citizens was officially opened by Hon. Rene Brunelle, provincial secretary for resources development, and to complete the openings, the ribbon was cut by Robert Eaton, MPP, at the Chapleau Recreation Centre on behalf of Ontario PremierWilliamDavisonJune30.
Accompanied by her husband Donald, Mrs. McGibbon inspected honour guards of the ChapleauAirCadetSquadronunderthecommand ofLt.GaryGroulx,andBranchNo.5oftheRoyal Canadian Legion, accompanied by Jim Lane and Legion president Henry Therriault. Cpl. Anita MemegosoftheaircadetspresentedtheLieutenant Governor with a bouquet of flowers. Ken Russell led in the singing of O Canada and God Save the Queen, while the flag was raised by Legion member Boyd Beacock and John Way-White playedReveille.
After being escorted to the platform, Master of Ceremonies Deputy Reeve George L. EvanscalledonthebandoftheAirCadetSquadron toplaytheviceregalsalute.
Following prayers led by Rev. William Ivey, Father Laurent . Dube and Rev. Carson Duquette, Mrs. McGibbon cut the ribbon to
AttheFireHallshe was welcomed by Fire Chief Ad Andrews, and while there presented 30 year service certificates to Chief Andrews, Deputy Chief Frank Coulter and Raoul LemieuxSr.
She then proceeded to visit Cedar Grove Lodge, the museum and the recreation centre with Councillors Robert Lafreniere and Ernie Gilbertastourguidesand drivers for the official party.
Upon arrival at the Legion Hall for a luncheon, the Lieutenant Governor was met by branch president Henry Therriault and Ladies Auxiliary president Thelma Therriault. Her Honourplacedawreathonthenewlyrededicated cenotaph.
TheChapleauSentinelreportedthatitwas a delightful lunch prepared by a "gourmet chef." The luncheon was under the direction of Mrs. Dorleen Collings ably assisted by her team from the Legion auxiliary.
Mrs.McGibbonalsohad the opportunity to chat with Catherine Remus and Ann Thompson, who had been exchange students under the RotaryClubprogram.
On behalf of the citizensofChapleauIpresented theLieutenantGovernorwitha plate designed and made by Northern Pottery, a Chapleau industry.The platinum plate was unique as it had been designed specifically for this occasion.
Following the departure of Mrs. McGibbon, there was another celebration at the ChapleauPublic Library. The highlight of the gathering was the presentation of an achievementscrolltoMrs.CecilebyGeorgeEvans.Itread as follows: "The Board of the Chapleau Public Library, in recognition of her untiring devotion to library service in Chapleau, presented this plaque tohonourMrs.ReneCecile,memberoftheBoard since its inception in 1959." Her granddaughter Lisapresentedherwithabouquetofredroses.
Nextweek:CanadaWeek1978continued withopenings,DonHarron,Catherine McKinnon, FosterHewittandKingClancy.
Councillor Ernie Gilbert protects Lt. Gov. PaulineMcGibbonduringsuddendownpour.
Frank Cranston, Chapleau's last surviving veteran of World War I chatswithLt.Gov.PaulineMcGibbon.
Lt. Gov. Pauline McGibbon inspects honourguard of Chapleau AirCadetSquadron.
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9. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 0232:
C.ANSARA–A.LAMBRUSCHINI
9.1
By-law2025-07,Beingaby-lawtoprovide for imposing upon owners or occupants of land a final2025RefuseCollectionRate.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-07,Beingaby-lawto provideforimposinga2%aggregateincreaseupon owners or occupants of land a final 2025 Refuse CollectionRate be read a first and secondtime on thisday27thofJanuary,2025; ANDFURTHERbeReadathirdtime,passedand properlysignedandsealedthis27thdayofJanuary, 2025.
RecordedVote
BignucoloX
L.BernierX
C.AnsaraX
P.BernierX
A.Lambruschini
XCarried.
RESOLUTION02-33:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
9.2
By-law2025-08,Beingaby-lawtoprovide for imposing the final 2025 sewage service rate uponownersoroccupantsoflandwhousesewage works.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-08,Beingaby-lawto provide for imposing a 2% aggregate increase on thefinal2025sewageservicerateuponownersor occupantsoflandwhousesewageworksbereada firstandsecondtimeonthisday 27thofJanuary,2025;ANDFURTHERbeReada third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this27thdayofJanuary,2025.
RecordedVoteFor
R.BignucoloX
L.BernierX
C.AnsaraX
P.BernierX
A.LambruschiniX
Carried.
RESOLUTION02-34:
L.BERNIER–P.BERNIER
9.3 By-law2025-09,Beingaby-lawtoprovide forthemanagement,maintenanceandregulationof the waterworks system and to fix the final 2025 ratesfortheuse.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-09,Beingaby-lawto provide for a 2% aggregate increase on the management, maintenance and regulation of the waterworks system and to fix the final 2025 rates fortheusebereadafirstandsecondtimeonthisday 27thofJanuary,2025;
ANDFURTHERbeReadathirdtime,passedand properlysignedandsealedthis27thdayofJanuary, 2025.
RecordedVote For R.BignucoloX
L.BernierX
C.AnsaraX
P.BernierX
A.LambruschiniX Carried.
RESOLUTION02-35:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI–P.BERNIER
9.4 By-law2025-10,Beingaby-lawtoAmend FeesandChargesBy-lawforCemeteryServices.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-10,Beingaby-lawto Amend Fees and Charges By- law for Cemetery Servicesbereadafirstandsecondtimeonthisday 27thofJanuary,2025;
ANDFURTHERbeReadathirdtime,passedand properlysignedandsealedthis27thdayofJanuary, 2025.
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:RESOLUTION 02-36:
L.BERNIER–P.BERNIER
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau receivesthe Correspondencefrom the January 27, 2025 CouncilAgenda with no items extracted for discussion. Carried.
11. INCAMERA:
AdjourntoInCameraSessionRESOLUTION0237:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
THAT the Corporation of the Council of the Township of Chapleau move into In Camera SessiononMonday,January27,2025at7:48p.m. forthefollowingmatters:
11.1 In Camera Session Meeting Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 2025.
11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Ontario MunicipalAct,Section239(2)(b)
· Human Resources (1 Item)
Reconvene to Regular Meeting RESOLUTION02-38:
C. ANSARA – A. LAMBRUSCHINI
THATthismeetingbereconvened toaRegularMeetingat8:10p.m. Matters Arising from In Camera SessionRESOLUTION02-39:
C.ANSARA–L.BERNIER
11.1 In Camera Session Meeting Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 2025.
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby approve the In- Camera Minutes for January 13, 2025 as presented. Carried.
RESOLUTION02-40:
C.ANSARA–L.BERNIER
11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, Section239(2)(b)
· HumanResources
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby request from staff a monthly report outlining high level departmental costs and a detailed quarterly report and presentationwith the completeandcurrentcashposition. Carried.
12. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW RESOLUTION02-41:
C.ANSARA–P.BERNIER
THAT By-law No. 2025-11, being a confirmatory by-law for the Regular Council Meeting of Monday,January27,2025begivenaFirst,Second, Thirdandfinalreadingandispassedasofthisdate. Carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION 0242:
C.ANSARA–A.LAMBRUSCHINI
WHEREAS the business of the Meeting has concluded:
NOWTHEREFORE BE ITRESOLVEDTHAT this meeting be adjourned at 8:13 p.m. until the RegularCouncilmeetingofMonday,February10, 2025at6:30p.m.orthecalloftheChair. Carried.
École secondaire catholique Trillium
Vive la musique à Trillium : Un mois de découvertes francophones !
Le mois de mars a été marqué par des célébrations vibrantes du Mois de la Francophonie à notre école. Parmi les événements les plus mémorables, la participation à la Manie musicale a été un véritable succès. Chaque jour, les élèves ont voté pour leur chanson préférée qu'ils avaient écoutée à la radio étudiante. Cette activité a permis aux élèves de découvrir divers artistes francophones issus de partout dans le monde, enrichissant ainsi leur culture musicale.
De nombreux élèves ont partagé qu'ils avaient ajouté ces chansons à leurs listes de lecture personnelles, et nous leur souhaitons de continuer à explorer le monde immense de la francophonie. Ces découvertes musicales ont non seulement élargi leurs horizons, mais ont également renforcé leur appréciation de la diversité culturelle.
Ces événements ont été une belle occasion de célébrer la langue française et de renforcer le sentiment de communauté au sein de notre école. Nous sommes fiers de nos élèves et de leur engagement envers la francophonie.
Centre culturel Louis-Hémon
Une soirée d’humour à ne pas manquer avec Max Richard et Matthew DaoustLe Centre culturel invite le public à plonger dans l’univers hilarant de l’humoriste franco-ontarien Max Richard, à l’occasion de son tout nouveau spectacle TOME 1.Avec un style à la fois mordant et réfléchi, Max explore des thèmes d’actualité qui touchent et font rire : les défis de notre société, les différences culturelles, ou encore la chute des médias de masse. Grâce à son charisme naturel et son sens du timing impeccable, il captive les spectateurs du début à la fin.Et ce
n’est pas tout — en première partie, vous aurez la chance de découvrir Matthew Daoust, un autre talent franco-ontarien à l’humour rafraîchissant. Ensemble, ils vous promettent une soirée où le rire se mêle à la réflexion, et où chaque blague devient un clin d’œil à notre réalité collective.Que vous soyez amateur d’humour engagé ou simplement à la recherche d’une belle soirée divertissante, ce spectacle est pour vous. Ne manquez pas cette occasion unique de voir le monde sous un autre angle… en riant !
UCFO
Merci à la communauté de Chapleau!
Le cercle de l’UCFO de Chapleau tien à remercier chaleureusement tous ceux et celles qui ont soutenu nos activités et notre boutique au fil des ans. Grâce à votre générosité lors de nos récents prélèvements de fonds, nous pouvons continuer à offrir un espace créatif et chaleureux à nos membres. Depuis près de 40 ans, le cercle-fondé par Doris Riopel - est toujours aussi actif. Notre local est situé au 40, rue Birch. Notre atelier de tissage comprend 14 métiers à tisser et permet à nos membres de créer des pièces uniques, faites avec soin et passion. Notre
boutique regorge de trésors confectionnés localement : articles tissés, tricotés, crochetés, ains que des cartes pour toutes les occasions (en anglais et en français), des plaques décoratives, de tasses, et bien plus encore. Il y en a pour tous les goûts!
Nous vous invitons à venir faire un tourque ce soit pour découvrir notre travail, appuyer nos artisans locaux, ou simplement pour échanger quelques mots dans une atmosphère conviviale. Merci de faire partie de notre belle histoire communautaire!
Lastweekssolutions
MOMENTS IN TIME
OnApril29,1945,AdolfHitler,concernedthatthecyanide capsules given to him and wife Eva Braun might be ineffective, tested one on his German shepherd, Blondi. ThedogdiedandBrauntookherdosethenextday,while Hitler reportedly shot himself. The German public remained unaware of the couple's relationship until after theirdeaths.
OntarioUnlockingFree TradeWithinCanada
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Last month, Nova Scotia passed the Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a first in our country.It’sshortandsuccinct.Thisactionsaysa lotaboutourcommitmenttomakeoureconomies stronger, and about fairness to workers, opportunities for businesses, and respect for Canadians' right to move, work and trade freely acrosstheirowncountry.”
“Ontario is New Brunswick’s second biggest trading partner, and we are excited to be building on the positive momentum to reduce internal trade barriers across Canada,” said Premier Susan Holt. “Today's signing of this MOU commits both our provinces to enhance direct-to-consumer alcohol sales and improve interprovincial labour mobility. It will also
encourage the free flow of goods, services, and investment, all while maintaining and strengthening the safety of our communities.We encourage other Canadian jurisdictions that have notalreadydonesotojoinusindrivingprogress oninternaltradebytablingtheirownlegislationto reciprocally remove barriers to trade across Canada,includingthroughmutualrecognition.”
“Ontarioisleadingthewaywhenitcomes tofreetradewithinCanada,andwe’repleasedto workwithourpartnersacrossthecountrytogetit done,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “The legislationbeingannouncedtodayandthehistoric funding we are providing through the Ontario Together Trade Fund will create new opportunities to grow our economy, secure our supplychainsandunifyourcountry.”
OntarioisCanada'slargestinterprovincial trader. With access to more than 41 million customers and purchasing power per capita among the highest in the world, the opportunity for Ontario businesses and workers through increased internal trade needs to be leveraged in an increasingly unstable global market. The governmentofOntarioiscommittedtosupporting business and workers through these challenging economic times and will pursue additional measures and supports to ensure stability and resiliency.
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MarkCarneyannonced’autresmesures pourprotégerlasouverainetécanadienne
Cetteélectionarrivedansunepériodede crise.AvecleprésidentTrumpquimenacenotre économie et notre souveraineté, nous devons sécuriserleCanadaensoutenantnosentreprises etnotreindustrieici,cheznous,etenlesaidantà atteindredenouveauxmarchés.
« Nous protégerons notre souveraineté dans un monde de plus en plus dangereux et diviséenreconstruisant,enréinvestissanteten réarmant nos forces armées, » a déclaré Mark Carney, chef du Parti libéral du Canada. « Ce faisant, nous soutiendrons les approvisionnements de défense fabriqués au Canada, tout en aidant nos industries et nos entreprises à atteindre de nouveaux marchés danslemondeentier.»
! Aujourd’hui, Mark Carney a annoncé d’autres mesures pour réinvestir dans notre industrie militaire et pour diversifier nos échangescommerciaux:
! Repenser l’approvisionnement en matière de défense pour mieux répondre à nos besoinsetàl’urgencedumomentenprenantles mesuressuivantes :
! Créerl’Agenced’approvisionnementde la Défense, moderniser les règles d’approvisionnement de la défense et modifier les lois et les règlements au besoin, afin de centraliser l’expertise de tout le gouvernement et de simplifier notre méthode d’achat de l’équipementpourlesforcesarmées;et,
! Acheter canadien dans la mesure du possible et accorder la priorité aux matériaux brutscanadiens,commel’acier,l’aluminiumet lesminérauxcritiques.
! Créer le Bureau de la recherche, de l’ingénierie et du leadership de pointe en science pour s’assurer que les Forces armées canadiennes et le Centre de la sécurité des
télécommunications disposent des solutions novatricesfaitesauCanadadontellesontbesoin dansdesdomainescommel’IA,l’informatique quantique, la cybersécurité et d’autres recherchesettechnologiesdepointe;
! Aider les entreprises canadiennes du secteurdeladéfenseàsedévelopperauniveau national et à diversifier leurs marchés à l'étranger, notamment en élargissant le programme CanExport afin d'accroître leurs ventesàl'international,etenleréorientantafin qu'il se concentre sur la diversification en dehors des États-Unis, et tire pleinement parti denosaccordscommerciauxexistants;et,
! Stimuler les industries et la production canadiennesdansledomainedeladéfense,tout en renforçant la sécurité avec nos partenaires. Cela implique de faire progresser la participation du Canada à ReArm Europe pour soutenirlasécuritétransatlantique,etdedonner la priorité à l'investissement ici au Canada en s’assurant que chaque dollar est dépensé de manièrejudicieuseetefficace.
L’annonce d’aujourd’hui s’appuie sur l’engagement précédent de M. Carney de réinvestir dans les Forces armées canadiennes, ainsi que de les rebâtir et de les réarmer. Cet engagementcomprenddesmesurescomme :
! Augmenterlessalairesdesmembresdes Forcesarméescanadiennes;
! Apporter un meilleur soutien aux membres des Forces armées canadiennes en investissantdanslelogement,lessoinsdesanté etlesservicesdegarde.Celasignifieaugmenter rapidement la réserve de logements de grande qualitédanslesbasesdetoutlepays,etassurer l’accès à des services de garde et des soins de santéprimaires,incluantdesservicesdesoutien en santé mentale, pour les militaires actifs et leursfamilles;
! Moderniser notre processus de recrutement, notamment en simplifiant l’obtention des cotes de sécurité et en soumettant des demandes en ligne afin de formerplusvitedavantagedecandidats;
! Sécuriser l'Arctique canadien et mieux protégernoscôtes,ycomprisavecdenouveaux sous-marins pour la Marine royale canadienne et des brise-glaces lourds supplémentaires, en nous appuyant sur notre engagement envers touteslescommandesencoursdanslecadrede laStratégienationaledeconstructionnavale;
! Élargir notre flotte de drones aériens et sous-marins afin de bâtir une présence persistante dans l’air et dans la mer, y compris une surveillance persistante afin de nous protégercontrelesmenacesdansl’Arctiqueetà notre frontière. Nous travaillerons pour bâtir une industrie canadienne grâce à des partenariats de défense et en misant sur des innovationsnationales;
! Soutenir l’Armée canadienne avec de nouveaux investissements importants, notamment en veillant à ce que les troupes canadiennes qui défendent le Canada sur son territoire disposent des mêmes capacités d'équipementquecellesquidéfendentnosalliés àl'étranger;et,
! DonneràlaGardecôtièrecanadienneun nouveau mandat, et le bon équipement, pour mener des opérations de surveillance maritime afin de sécuriser nos côtes. Nos garde-côtes accomplissent un travail important, mais nous devons actualiser leur mission afin de protéger notre souveraineté et de lutter contre les activités criminelles, comme le trafic de drogues. L’élargissement du rayon d’action et des capacités de la Garde côtière canadienne supposera aussi leur intégration aux capacités dedéfensedel’OTANduCanada.
Un gouvernement dirigé par Mark Carney s’opposera fermement aux tarifs du président Trump, créera de nouveaux emplois, baissera les impôts pour la classe moyenne et bâtiral’économieàlacroissancelaplusrapide duG7.LeslibérauxbâtirontunCanadafort.
