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The governments of Canada and Ontario are allocating up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity in the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5 million in total investments
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced interim wholesale rates for competitors accessing large telephone companies' fibre networks. This decision is part of the CRTC's ongoing efforts to enhance competition in the Canadian internet market. The interim rates are based on detailed costing information provided
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On October 25, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced the allocation of research grants totaling $752,000 to four organizations. These grants are part of the Transmission Dynamics of Respiratory Infectious Diseases Research Funding Opportunity. The recipients include Queen’s University, Carleton University, the Ontario Agency for Health
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The Government of Canada has announced a new immigration plan for 2025-2027, which aims to manage population growth by setting controlled targets for temporary and permanent residents. The plan, introduced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is designed to address short-term population growth while ensuring sustainable development
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On October 23, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Public Safety Canada, and Global Affairs Canada, announced the release of the North American Preparedness for Animal and Human Pandemics Initiative (NAPAHPI). This initiative involves Canada, the United States, and Mexico working
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal has returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia, after a six-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. The deployment was part of Operation HORIZON, which is Canada's mission to maintain a presence in the Indo-Pacific to support peace and stability. HMCS Montréal was the
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On October 22, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, announced new measures aimed at protecting and creating jobs for Canadian workers. The announcement was made alongside Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement.
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On September 18, 2024, Minister Sean Fraser sent a letter to all provinces and territories, proposing a partnership with the federal government to address homelessness and encampments. The proposal included an offer of $250 million in additional funding, contingent on the provinces and territories matching the contributions. This funding is
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On October 21, 2024, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These changes will take effect on November 8, 2024. The starting hourly wage for workers entering Canada through the high-wage stream will be increased by 20% above
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The Canadian and Ontario governments have announced a financial initiative aimed at supporting fruit producers in the region. The initiative, known as the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, is backed by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) and involves a $4.4 million investment. This funding is intended to assist
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On October 19, 2024, Canadian ministers Mary Ng and Lawrence MacAulay addressed the ongoing dispute with New Zealand regarding Canada's dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The ministers expressed disappointment over New Zealand's continued challenge to
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced a new judicial appointment in Ontario. Linda A. Shin, previously General Counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, Criminal Law Division, has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of