Improvements, more funding for Preschool Autism Intervention Program

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is introducing an enhanced model and more funding for the Preschool Autism Intervention Program.  Funding will go from $27,500 to almost $33,000 per child, and training for parents will be provided among other measures.  Online training is also available to personnel working with autistic preschoolers.

Markup on direct sales of craft beer to change

The province is changing the markup on direct sales of craft beer.  The Retail Sales Markup Allocation will go from $0.50 per litre to 5% of wholesale costs on brewer premises, consistent with other craft and farm sectors of the beverage alcohol industry.  The change is effective April 1st.