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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Fresh Lean Ground Beef due to possible contamination with plastic pieces. The product, sold in family-sized packages, was available at the Foodland store located at 15 Queen St. S, Tilbury, Ontario. The affected packages have a packaging date of
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed the 2024 National Potato Wart Survey, finding no presence of potato wart in over 2,200 soil samples. These samples were collected from seed potato fields across various provinces, according to the agency. Potato wart is a significant disease that affects potato
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On March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of goods imported from the United States. According to the Canadian government, these tariffs are in response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The initial list of targeted goods
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The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest up to $14.3 million aimed at mitigating labor shortages in the health sector. This initiative is being conducted through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP), which assists internationally educated health professionals in joining the Canadian workforce. The announcement was
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The federal government, in partnership with the Town of Cobourg, has allocated $19.5 million for the project of rebuilding Cobourg Harbour's breakwaters and Monk’s Cove Park seawall on Lake Ontario. This investment is facilitated through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund aimed at enhancing shoreline safety
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Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial Energy and Mines Ministers convened in Toronto at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) meeting. The agenda focused on discussing restrictions placed by the United States through recent tariffs. In a joint statement, the ministers expressed concern about these tariffs, describing
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product's packaging does not list milk as an ingredient, posing potential health risks to individuals with milk allergies. Consumers who have purchased this product are
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Canada has introduced measures to tackle the production and distribution of illegal fentanyl and other drugs. The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, announced the creation of a Precursor Chemical Risk Management Unit (PCRMU) and the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC). The government has allocated
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Canada will implement a 25% tariff on goods imported from the United States, commencing March 4, 2025. The tariff affects $30 billion worth of goods that qualify as originating from the United States. These tariffs will apply to products entering Canada from the U.S., but goods already in transit
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a statement anticipating increased border traffic during the upcoming March Break. The agency notes that this period traditionally experiences higher volumes of travelers. In 2024, the CBSA recorded processing over 93.4 million travelers at Canada's borders. During the same
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Hansang brand frozen fish cakes due to the potential presence of undeclared egg. This undeclared allergen may pose a health risk to individuals with sensitivities or allergies to eggs. Consumers are advised to refrain from consuming the aforementioned product
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The Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) held a meeting recently, where the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, along with provincial and territorial leaders, discussed measures to address regulatory barriers in Canadian trade. The meeting aimed at promoting the free movement of labor and enhancing regulatory standardization