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The Canadian government has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for constructing a new series of River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. This announcement was made by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and
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The Government of Canada has announced the awarding of a contract to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. for the construction of a new polar icebreaker. This endeavor is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which is focused on updating the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian
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The Government of Canada has announced an expansion of its Canada Student Loan forgiveness program, aimed at attracting healthcare professionals to rural and remote communities. The program now includes more professions and applies to communities with populations of 30,000 or fewer. This initiative is set to cover over 200
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Canada Allocates New Spectrum for 5G Enhancement The Government of Canada announced on March 6, 2025, that it will release additional millimetre wave spectrum to aid in 5G network development. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) disclosed this in Ottawa, Ontario. The spectrum, set to become part of the
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled PC Blue Menu brand Chicken Tikka Masala due to the presence of undeclared almonds, which are a potential allergen for those allergic to tree nuts. Loblaw Companies Limited is the initiator of the recall. Consumers are advised by the CFIA not to
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The Government of Canada has introduced the Housing Design Catalogue as part of Canada's Housing Plan, featuring a collection of approximately 50 standardized housing designs. These designs encompass various types of housing such as rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and accessory dwelling units, aiming to support housing developments across the
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported an increase in the number of measles cases both globally and within Canada. As of March 6, 2025, 227 cases have been documented across the country. This uptick follows a wider global increase observed in 2024 compared to the previous year. In
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On March 7, 2025, Marc Miller, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced measures aimed at addressing labor needs in the construction sector across the country. This was revealed during a presentation in Toronto. The measures include setting up a tripartite advisory council. This council's role
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has started investigations into the importation of renewable diesel from the United States to determine whether these imports are sold in Canada at unfair prices or benefited from subsidies, which could harm domestic industries. This action is a response to a complaint by Tidewater
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The Canadian government has announced significant updates to passport services, which include a new guarantee for processing times and the launch of an online renewal system. This comes alongside the release of the first State of Service report by Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech. Under the new system, Canadians
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The Government of Canada has awarded Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards a contract valued at approximately $3.15 billion, excluding taxes, for building a new polar icebreaker. This project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which was introduced by various government representatives, including Minister of Energy and Natural
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Eatlove brand Organic Almond Butter Cup. This action arises due to the presence of undeclared peanuts, which pose a risk to individuals with peanut allergies. The CFIA urges consumers to check their purchases and avoid consuming this product if