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The federal government of Canada announced today that the 2024 income tax season is now open, allowing individuals to start filing their tax returns online. The deadline for filing the 2024 income tax return is April 30, 2025, as confirmed by the government. Taxes owed must also be paid by
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are set to conduct military exercises known as Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT between February 23 and March 9, 2025. These operations will take place in the Arctic regions near Inuvik and the Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest Territories, focusing on defense and sovereignty efforts. The annual operation, part
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The Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting was held on February 21, 2025, in Ottawa. Minister Anita Anand and provincial and territorial counterparts discussed measures to enhance trade within Canada. The agenda focused on reducing trade barriers and increasing labor mobility among provinces. Minister Anand highlighted the role of Minister
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The Government of Canada has issued a $2 billion Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond with a 7-year term. This marks the third issuance of such bonds by the federal government. Previous issuances include a $4 billion 10-year bond in February 2024, which was subsequently re-opened in October 2024 for an additional $2
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Jean Perrin brand cheeses, specifically Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey. This recall is due to potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Consumers are advised by the CFIA to avoid eating the affected products. Those who have purchased
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The Government of Canada announced the planned removal of 20 additional federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), decreasing the total number of exceptions to 19 from 39. These changes mainly affect government procurement, allowing Canadian businesses wider opportunities for competition across the provinces.
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Canadian scientists are preparing to embark on a significant research mission to the Antarctic, as announced on February 21, 2025. The mission will involve 15 scientists traveling aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke from Punta Arenas, Chile, set to depart on February 23. This research aims to
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Health Canada has issued a warning concerning the "Travel Car Seat for Toddler," which is sold on Amazon.ca. This product has been identified as having the potential to pose a risk of injury if used in a motor vehicle. The warning specifies that the car seat is
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of specific Soo brand beef jerky due to undeclared mustard, an allergen that could potentially cause a severe reaction in individuals with mustard allergies. The affected products include Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky and several sizes of Satay Beef Jerky packaged
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A recall has been issued for the Costway Kids Kitchen Step Stool due to safety concerns identified by Health Canada. Specifically, the recall highlights an entrapment hazard caused by the design of the space between the bars on the back of the step stool. This defect creates a risk where
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has announced a modernization initiative for its recruitment process. According to a statement from National Defence, this update is designed to better prepare for future security challenges and aligns with the defence policy "Our North, Strong and Free." The initiative focuses on reducing
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A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for Swiss Chalet brand chicken breast nuggets due to potential bone fragment contamination. The specific product in question comes in a 700-gram package, identified by the UPC code 066701011479, and includes best before dates of 2025 SE 07