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Carpenters’ Union, Priorities for a Stronger Economy

The following is an edited version of a document co-authored by Tony Iannuzzi, Executive Secretary Treasurer and Mike Yorke, President of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario (CDCO), in preparation for the Budget consultation by the Ontario Government.

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to a strong economic recovery for Ontario and Canada as a whole, especially in the wake of Covid-19. Such investments have the ability to create jobs, get people back to work and build a stronger workforce.

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Fight against the pandemic, economy and environment Trudeau’s priorities

TORONTO – Action to combat the pandemic, protect the environment, fully relaunch the economy. These are the three priorities announced by the Liberal government through the Speech from the Throne read today in the Senate by Governor General Mary Simon. A speech of historical value that of the representative of the Queen because it was made for the first time not only in English and French, but also in Inuktitut, Inuit language.  (more…)

Health system to improve in Ontario, doctors indicate priorities

TORONTO – Reduce patient waiting times, expand mental health, addiction and home care services, and prepare for the next pandemic. These are some of the priorities to be addressed in the Ontario health system contained in a new report by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The study also highlighted the need to strengthen public health units in light of the important role played during the pandemic and to assign each patient a team of connected health workers.  (more…)