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Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa probably can't undertake a thorough overhaul of how municipalities are funded in the near future, with the federal government now focused on major projects. Carney spoke this morning to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, which represents cities and towns that have lobbied Ottawa to give them more independent means of financing their operations. Cities generally fall under provincial oversight and have limited tools to gather tax revenues or plan for long-term projects. A federation representative asked Carney whether his government will change those mechanisms to give municipalities more room to work. The prime minister says that while funding models for municipalities should not be "arbitrary and unpredictable," remaking them would require a thorough discussion with provinces. Carney says he doubts Ottawa can wait for those discussions to play out at a time where Canadians need to build housing and trade infrastructure, such as ports and energy corridors. The prime minister says that while he wants to collaborate with municipalities, that likely would involve Ottawa helping municipalities pay for specific projects. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Canada Post union meets with jobs minister as it reviews ‘final offers'
Officials with the union that represents Canada Post workers are meeting with Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Friday as its overtime ban continues. The union told Global News in an email that Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli would also attend the meeting. Global News has requested further comment from the union on what it hopes to achieve from discussions with the minister. Friday's meeting comes just two days after the Crown corporation presented what it called its 'final offers' to the union in a bid to end the overtime ban and prevent a larger strike. At the time, the Crown corporation said its latest proposal was an 'enhanced offer' from the one it made last week, despite its latest financial report showing mounting challenges. Story continues below advertisement Under the new offers, Canada Post says employees will receive a signing bonus of $1,000 or $500, depending on their role. The cost-of-living allowance payments will have a lower inflation threshold, meaning they will get triggered with inflation at 7.16 per cent instead of 13.59 per cent. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The company said it will also end mandatory overtime. 10:53 CUPW reviewing Canada Post offer amid overtime ban However, the Crown corporation also says it's remaining firm on its original wage offer of six per cent in the first year, followed by three per cent in the second year and two per cent in each of the following two years, for a compounded total of 13.59 per cent. In an email to Global News, CUPW said it was still reviewing both offers — for its urban postal operations and its rural and suburban mail carriers — but said that after a preliminary review, the union had determined the proposals 'fall short.' Story continues below advertisement 'Canada Post's responses demonstrate that not only do they not want to bargain in good faith, but they also want several significant issues to be non-negotiable including: part-time flex staffing and weekend delivery as well as dynamic routing and load levelling,' the statement read. The Crown corporation earlier this week posted a nearly $1.3-billion operating loss for 2024, while revenues fell by $800 million, or 12.2 per cent, compared with 2023. Last year's month-long national strike contributed to a 'net negative impact of $208 million' towards the company's $841-million loss before tax, the report said. When the corporation presented its offers on Wednesday, it said in a news release that the final offers were 'designed to move negotiations forward and return certainty and stability to customers, Canada Post's employees, and all Canadians.' Global News reached out to Canada Post to inquire if it too plans to meet with Hajdu and Zerucelli.
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Amid foreign threats, Carney ‘trying to learn some diplomacy from the King'
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is 'trying to learn some diplomacy' from King Charles III as Canada faces 'foreign threats.' The King was in Canada earlier in the week to deliver the Throne speech and open this session of Parliament. Carney, who was speaking at an event hosted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, made an apparent reference to the economic threat Canada is facing from the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. 'In the face of foreign threats — no prize for guessing, you know what I'm saying — I'm trying to learn some diplomacy from the King,' Carney said, eliciting some laughs from the crowd. Carney said the solution to foreign economic threats was 'connecting Canada.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'In face of foreign threats, a core priority of this government is to build projects of national significance, projects that reinforce our country's resilience, projects that connect Canada,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 2:00 U.S. appeals court spares Trump's tariffs — for now On Wednesday, the courts in the United States blocked — then on Thursday, reinstated — Trump's tariff policy, including the fentanyl-related tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico. The stay of the order that blocked Trump's tariffs came just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the House of Commons and said Canada welcomed the court order against Trump's policy. During the throne speech, the King spoke about maintaining Canada's sovereignty. 'It is with a deep sense of pride and pleasure that my wife and I join you here today as we witness Canadians coming together in a renewed sense of national pride, unity and hope,' the King said. 'I've always had the greatest admiration for Canada's unique identity, which is recognized across the world for bravery and sacrifice in defence of national values and for the diversity and kindness of Canadians,' the King added.
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Destination Canada Launches New Toolkits to Support the Development of Tourism in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities
Empowering communities to leverage tourism in their municipal planning and tap into the $130B per year tourism contributes to the Canadian economy OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Today Destination Canada, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), launches two new Tourism Destination Development Toolkits to more than 1,500 elected officials at the FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow. The two toolkits, focused on tourism development for rural as well as remote and northern Canadian communities are designed to support municipalities in building vibrant, sustainable, and competitive tourism destinations. As part of Destination Canada and FCM's ongoing partnership, these resources were developed collaboratively with FCM, incorporating feedback from their remote, rural, and northern community caucuses. Connected to Destination Canada's 2030 Strategy, the toolkits are designed for communities starting from the ground up and who may not have dedicated tourism organizations or personnel. These comprehensive resources offer practical guidance on tourism innovation, community involvement, Indigenous partnerships, and regenerative tourism practices. They help define tourism's ecosystem and showcase how destinations can leverage Destination Canada's latest tourism intelligence and analytics, which also focus on the growing value of the visitor economy. The toolkits will be available on Destination Canada's website and shared through FCM's communication channels, which reach 2,100 municipalities of all sizes and represent more than 92 percent of all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. The Toolkits Include: Checklist: A practical guide to help communities get started with tourism planning. Investment Readiness: Tools to assess if a community is ready for investment, including zoning, bylaws, and collaboration frameworks. Resources: Links to videos, case studies, best practices, and existing provincial and organizational resources. Key Features Case Studies: Examples like the Rugged Apprentice Program in Yukon, which showcases community engagement and transformative visitor experiences. Support for Indigenous Communities: Highlighting the significant impact cultural tourism has on Indigenous communities and the increasing demand for Indigenous experiences. Youth Opportunities: Emphasizing the creation of quality career jobs to attract and retain youth in these communities. The toolkits make their debut during the "Ask the Expert" session at the FCM Annual Conference May 29-June 2 in Ottawa. During this session, municipal panelists will share their own perspectives on economic diversification and highlight the value of leveraging the visitor economy in today's uncertain landscape. The discussion centres around how the toolkits can facilitate tourism development and community engagement, improve both visitor and resident experiences, and drive sustainable economic growth by expanding the visitor economy into new regions. Tourism's Opportunity: In 2024, tourism contributed $130B to the Canadian economy—that's over $350M a day in revenue, powered by 265,000 businesses in 5,000 communities coast to coast to coast. Nearly 18,000 tourism businesses operate in remote communities. There are over 1,900 indigenous tourism businesses operating across Canada. 704,400 jobs are supported by direct visitor spending throughout Canada. This exceeds the total jobs in agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas combined. Tourism is an important catalyst for economic growth. It breathes life into economic opportunities across diverse sectors such as hospitality, transportation, retail, arts and culture, and entertainment—while also enhancing the quality of life in communities. The Tourism Destination Development Toolkits reflect Destination Canada's commitment to supporting municipalities with actionable strategies and innovative solutions, connecting communities to the tourism ecosystem and catalyzing their visitor economy. Quotes: "Tourism is a powerful economic engine that drives growth and prosperity across Canada. By supporting travel and tourism at the community level, we're creating meaningful opportunities—including for Indigenous peoples—while strengthening the economic fabric of the places we call home. These toolkits will empower northern, remote and rural communities to build on their unique strengths, improve their quality of life and develop tourism in a way that reflects their identity and values." – The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) "Canada's rural, remote, and northern communities are packed with one-of-a-kind cultural experiences and natural beauty — they're at the heart of what makes our tourism industry special. This practical toolkit is all about helping local businesses and communities play to their strengths and grow tourism in a smart, sustainable way that really benefits folks on the ground in our communities."-The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) "Destination Canada's new toolkits represent a pivotal step forward in empowering our municipal leaders to create authentic, sustainable, and competitive destinations," says Gracen Chungath, SVP, Investment and Destination Development. "With an intentional destination strategy that is integrated into the community plan; municipal leadership, residents and businesses work towards a common goal which only increases the value of tourism for all." About Destination Canada At Destination Canada, we believe that tourism enhances the wealth and wellbeing of Canadians and enriches the lives of visitors. Our mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. Tourism contributes $130B to the Canadian economy. That's more than $350M a day in revenue powered by 265,000 businesses in 5,000 communities coast to coast to coast. Destination Canada's activities convert public dollars into international visitor spending within the same year—creating jobs, GDP, and tax revenues almost immediately. Every dollar invested in DC turns into a demonstrable financial return for Canadian businesses, workers, communities, and governments. Knowing that diversity is our greatest asset, we promote Canada as a premier four-season leisure and business tourism destination around the country and world in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom and the United States. Additionally, our Business Events team uses global insights to target and attract international events aligned with Canada's top economic sectors. Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. SOURCE Destination Canada View original content to download multimedia:
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Destination Canada Launches New Toolkits to Support the Development of Tourism in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities
Empowering communities to leverage tourism in their municipal planning and tap into the $130B per year tourism contributes to the Canadian economy OTTAWA, ON, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Today Destination Canada, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), launches two new Tourism Destination Development Toolkits to more than 1,500 elected officials at the FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow. The two toolkits, focused on tourism development for rural as well as remote and northern Canadian communities are designed to support municipalities in building vibrant, sustainable, and competitive tourism destinations. As part of Destination Canada and FCM's ongoing partnership, these resources were developed collaboratively with FCM, incorporating feedback from their remote, rural, and northern community caucuses. Connected to Destination Canada's 2030 Strategy, the toolkits are designed for communities starting from the ground up and who may not have dedicated tourism organizations or personnel. These comprehensive resources offer practical guidance on tourism innovation, community involvement, Indigenous partnerships, and regenerative tourism practices. They help define tourism's ecosystem and showcase how destinations can leverage Destination Canada's latest tourism intelligence and analytics, which also focus on the growing value of the visitor economy. The toolkits will be available on Destination Canada's website and shared through FCM's communication channels, which reach 2,100 municipalities of all sizes and represent more than 92 percent of all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. The Toolkits Include: Checklist: A practical guide to help communities get started with tourism planning. Investment Readiness: Tools to assess if a community is ready for investment, including zoning, bylaws, and collaboration frameworks. Resources: Links to videos, case studies, best practices, and existing provincial and organizational resources. Key Features Case Studies: Examples like the Rugged Apprentice Program in Yukon, which showcases community engagement and transformative visitor experiences. Support for Indigenous Communities: Highlighting the significant impact cultural tourism has on Indigenous communities and the increasing demand for Indigenous experiences. Youth Opportunities: Emphasizing the creation of quality career jobs to attract and retain youth in these communities. The toolkits make their debut during the "Ask the Expert" session at the FCM Annual Conference May 29-June 2 in Ottawa. During this session, municipal panelists will share their own perspectives on economic diversification and highlight the value of leveraging the visitor economy in today's uncertain landscape. The discussion centres around how the toolkits can facilitate tourism development and community engagement, improve both visitor and resident experiences, and drive sustainable economic growth by expanding the visitor economy into new regions. Tourism's Opportunity: In 2024, tourism contributed $130B to the Canadian economy—that's over $350M a day in revenue, powered by 265,000 businesses in 5,000 communities coast to coast to coast. Nearly 18,000 tourism businesses operate in remote communities. There are over 1,900 indigenous tourism businesses operating across Canada. 704,400 jobs are supported by direct visitor spending throughout Canada. This exceeds the total jobs in agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas combined. Tourism is an important catalyst for economic growth. It breathes life into economic opportunities across diverse sectors such as hospitality, transportation, retail, arts and culture, and entertainment—while also enhancing the quality of life in communities. The Tourism Destination Development Toolkits reflect Destination Canada's commitment to supporting municipalities with actionable strategies and innovative solutions, connecting communities to the tourism ecosystem and catalyzing their visitor economy. Quotes: "Tourism is a powerful economic engine that drives growth and prosperity across Canada. By supporting travel and tourism at the community level, we're creating meaningful opportunities—including for Indigenous peoples—while strengthening the economic fabric of the places we call home. These toolkits will empower northern, remote and rural communities to build on their unique strengths, improve their quality of life and develop tourism in a way that reflects their identity and values." – The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) "Canada's rural, remote, and northern communities are packed with one-of-a-kind cultural experiences and natural beauty — they're at the heart of what makes our tourism industry special. This practical toolkit is all about helping local businesses and communities play to their strengths and grow tourism in a smart, sustainable way that really benefits folks on the ground in our communities."- The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) "Destination Canada's new toolkits represent a pivotal step forward in empowering our municipal leaders to create authentic, sustainable, and competitive destinations," says Gracen Chungath, SVP, Investment and Destination Development."With an intentional destination strategy that is integrated into the community plan; municipal leadership, residents and businesses work towards a common goal which only increases the value of tourism for all." About Destination Canada At Destination Canada, we believe that tourism enhances the wealth and wellbeing of Canadians and enriches the lives of visitors. Our mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. Tourism contributes $130B to the Canadian economy. That's more than $350M a day in revenue powered by 265,000 businesses in 5,000 communities coast to coast to coast. Destination Canada's activities convert public dollars into international visitor spending within the same year—creating jobs, GDP, and tax revenues almost immediately. Every dollar invested in DC turns into a demonstrable financial return for Canadian businesses, workers, communities, and governments. Knowing that diversity is our greatest asset, we promote Canada as a premier four-season leisure and business tourism destination around the country and world in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom and the United States. Additionally, our Business Events team uses global insights to target and attract international events aligned with Canada's top economic sectors. Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.
