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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched Operation Blizzard, an initiative aimed at intercepting illegal narcotics, with a specific emphasis on fentanyl and similar substances. As part of this operation, the CBSA plans to heighten the scrutiny of shipments entering and leaving Canada, utilizing the National Targeting Centre for
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The Government of Canada has issued a recall for LG Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges due to a risk of fire. These appliances have front-mounted knobs that can be inadvertently activated, posing a potential hazard. According to the announcement, as of February 12, 2025, there have been eight incident reports
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that the 2024 tax season officially begins today, allowing Canadians to submit their income tax returns. The deadline for filing and paying any owed taxes is set for April 30, 2025. Filing on or before this date is required to maintain eligibility for
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are scheduled to conduct Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, focusing on Arctic defence and sovereignty. This operation will occur from February 23 to March 9, 2025, near Inuvik and the Mackenzie River Delta in the Northwest Territories. The exercises are part of the CAF's operations aimed
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Jean Perrin brand Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses due to a potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Specific products involved in the recall are Morbier de Scey cheese with a UPC of 3324440317786, lot number 35112,
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The Government of Canada has announced the issuance of a new 7-year green bond, successfully raising $2 billion. This marks the third such issuance involving Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, as stated by the Department of Finance Canada. The new bond follows previous issuances, including a 10-year, $4 billion bond in February
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On February 21, 2025, the Committee on Internal Trade met in Ottawa to address efforts to enhance internal trade across Canada. This meeting was attended by Anita Anand, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, alongside provincial and territorial representatives. Key topics discussed included: * The removal of exceptions in the
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The Canadian government is set to remove 20 federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), which will decrease the total number from 39 to 19. This adjustment mainly affects government procurement policies and aims to broaden opportunities for Canadian businesses to compete within the domestic market. This change
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The Government of Canada is investing in innovative projects that offer skills training to more than 10,000 Canadian workers. These projects focus on sectors that are crucial to both environmental sustainability and economic growth, notably the auto industry and construction. According to an official announcement, the initiative aims to
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Canadian scientists will embark on a research mission to Antarctica, beginning February 23, 2025. This mission, part of Operation PROJECTION 2025-01, involves aboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke. Scientists aim to investigate climate change, glacial retreat, and pollution along the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain Soo brand Beef Jerky products due to the presence of mustard, which is not declared on the label. This recall affects specific items, including the Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky (855g) as well as the Satay Beef Jerky in
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Health Canada has issued an advisory regarding a toddler travel car seat that may present a safety hazard. The product involved is described as 'Travel Car Seat For Toddler – Portable Dining Chair With Safe Fixed Belt Design | Kids Car Seat For Children Portable Shopping Cart Mat, Child Booster Seat