Ottawa - The Harper government has reneged on its promise to fix a small business loan program that is helping less businesses while costing more money, Liberal Small Business Critic Navdeep Bains said today.
Brampton - Garnett Manning has responded to the call to leadership, announcing his decision to run for Mayor of Brampton, the fastest growing city in the Greater Toronto Area.
Ottawa - Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announced today that the Hon. Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Brampton South) has agreed to serve as Critic for Small Business and Tourism in the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
Toronto - Consulate General of India in Toronto is pleased to announce the opening of new Indian Visa and Consular Services Centre in Toronto and Brampton with effect from May 22, 2009.
Ottawa – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announced today that the Honourable Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Brampton South) has agreed to serve as Chair of Platform Development for the Liberal Party.
Brampton - The McGuinty government is providing additional operating funding of $14.3 million for William Osler Health Centre's Brampton Civic Hospital to support increased patient care services at the hospital.
Ottawa - Mississauga-Brampton South MP Navdeep Bains will lead a special committee that will advise Party Leader Michael Ignatieff on party renewal. The appointment was announced at a meeting of the Liberal Party's National Executive this weekend.
Toronto - The Honourable Jean Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue, today provided details on the Government of Canada's new Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). Effective January 1, 2009, Canadian residents 18 years of age or older will be able to invest up to $5,000 per year in a TFSA at most financial institutions—a first in Canada.
Toronto - Pichas Tofman, operator of Primo Home Builders in Brampton, will spend 20 days in jail for engaging in unfair business practices under Ontario's consumer protection laws.
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