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Canadians will observe the 158th anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 2025, with official events in Ottawa and Gatineau, as well as local and national broadcasts, according to Canadian Heritage. Official programs announced on May 29 outline concerts, family activities, ceremonies, and fireworks across several designated sites in the capital
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On May 29, 2025, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon issued a statement in Ottawa addressing recent announcements by telecommunications companies Bell and Telus regarding AI infrastructure projects in Canada. The statement is relevant for residents tracking developments in technology and
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl and 59.73 kilograms of other illegal narcotics during Operation Blizzard, a national enforcement initiative conducted from February 12 to March 13, 2025. The CBSA stated that Operation Blizzard was a focused effort to examine illegal drug shipments
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The Government of Canada has proposed legislative amendments to permanently repeal the fuel charge framework under Part 1 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). According to the Department of Finance Canada, this process will occur in four phases, following the cessation of the federal fuel charge on April
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The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled the Government of Canada’s 2025–26 Main Estimates in the House of Commons on May 27, 2025. The Main Estimates outline planned government spending of $486.9 billion for the next fiscal year, detailing allocations for 130 federal organizations.
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Canadian Heritage will make an announcement about the program and artist lineup for the national Canada Day 2025 celebrations in Ottawa on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The announcement will feature remarks from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible
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Ocean Mama Seafood brand Easy Peel, Deveined, Shell On Raw Shrimp 26/30 has been recalled in Alberta and British Columbia, according to a notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on May 29, 2025. The recall applies to 907-gram packages with the UPC 8 74718 00036 8
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The federal government announced on May 27, 2025, a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1.5 million. The measure was introduced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, through proposed amendments to the Excise Tax Act.
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The Department of Finance Canada tabled a notice of Ways and Means Motion in Parliament on May 27, 2025, proposing changes to federal tax laws. According to the department, the proposals include a middle class tax cut, changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time home buyers, and
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Olymel brand Cooked diced chicken 1/2 inch packages have been recalled in Quebec due to the presence of bone fragments, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on June 5, 2025. The recall affects 4 kg packages coded 8168522, with packed dates ranging from February 3, 2025, to April
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The Government of Canada announced the official itinerary for the Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Ottawa on May 26 and 27, 2025. According to Canadian Heritage, the visit will include King Charles III delivering the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the 45th
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A commemorative plaque was unveiled on May 19, 2025, in London, United Kingdom, to mark the national historic significance of the establishment of the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom. The event was attended by Ron Hallman, President and CEO of Parks Canada, and Bernard Thériault, Chair of