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Starting February 4, 2025, the Government of Canada will impose a 25 percent tariff on products valued at $30 billion imported from the United States. This action affects goods marked as originating from the U.S., based on the Determination of Country of Origin for the Purposes of Marking Goods
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Canada has initiated a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. This decision is a response to tariffs introduced by the United States on Canadian products. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that these tariffs will be
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On February 2, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its strategy to implement tariffs on U.S. imports following the introduction of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian products. The Canadian government plans to impose a 25% tariff on designated U.S. goods, totaling $155 billion in imports. The Department
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The Canadian government has announced a delay in the implementation of a change to the capital gains inclusion rate. Originally scheduled for June 25, 2024, the change will now take effect on January 1, 2026. This announcement was made by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs.
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The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the construction of new Residential Housing Units (RHUs) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden. This announcement was made during a visit to the base, where Minister Blair provided an update on the progress of the construction. Additionally, a new 350-room training
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Transport Canada has completed the construction of a prototype building in eight days at the former Killaloe Airport site. The 380-square-foot structure was assembled using pre-fabricated panels from FLEX Structure, a company based in British Columbia. These panels are designed to be insulated, durable, and weather-sealed, contributing to the building&
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf departed from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on January 26 for a six-week deployment. The mission, known as Operation CARIBBE, involves counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship will work alongside the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to
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The Royal Canadian Navy has reported the death of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Gregory Applin following an incident in Halifax on January 24, 2025. The incident occurred during small boat operations in the Bedford Basin while Applin was serving aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal. Gregory Applin, who
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On January 30, 2025, the Canadian government announced the initiation of two new immigration pilots targeting rural and Francophone communities. These initiatives, named the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), aim to draw skilled newcomers to specific regions across Canada. The RCIP is designed
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The MV Northumberland, previously known as the MV Fanafjord, has arrived in Canada. According to a government press release, the vessel will operate on the route between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia. This addition aims to enhance the maritime connectivity between these regions, serving both residents
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain brands of shell eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The brands affected by this recall include Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, no name, and Western Family. Salmonella infection can lead to serious health issues, especially in vulnerable
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Sweet Cream brand Mini Patisserie products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall includes Mini Patisserie Tray A and Tray B, available in 1 kg (30 pieces) and approximately 4 kg (4 boxes x 30 pieces) sizes. The affected