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The Government of Canada has announced an expansion of the list of prohibited assault-style firearms, effective December 5, 2024. This measure includes an amnesty order, valid until October 30, 2025, to allow businesses and owners to comply with the new regulations. The amnesty also provides temporary exceptions for Indigenous peoples
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Health Canada has released the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, which was conducted from April 4 to July 2, 2024. The survey aims to provide insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cannabis use. Key findings from the survey include: * A decline in the proportion of
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The Government of Canada has announced a new strategy to enhance the country's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through significant financial commitments. The Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, launched by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, aims to allocate up to $2 billion to improve AI
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its winter outlook for the 2024-2025 season. The forecast indicates that temperatures in the north and east of Canada are expected to be close to or above normal, while the west may experience a warm start followed by normal to below normal temperatures.
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The Canadian government has announced two significant measures aimed at providing financial relief to Canadians and addressing housing availability issues. Tax Break on Goods and Services The government has introduced Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, which has been adopted by the House of Commons
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On December 3, 2024, Canada officially transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Turkey. The ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates, who had been in command since July 1, 2024, handed over the leadership to Rear Admiral H. İlker
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has announced new career opportunities and educational programs aimed at attracting more Canadians to join its ranks. The RCAF is introducing the Air Operations Support Technician (AOS Tech) trade as a full-time career option within the Regular Force. Previously, this role was available only
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has initiated legal proceedings against Google, alleging anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector. The Bureau claims that Google has leveraged its dominant position to lock market participants into using its ad technology tools, thereby excluding competitors and distorting the competitive process. This conduct, according
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The Canadian Armed Forces have reported the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Miller, who was serving in Belgium under Operation UNIFIER. LCol Miller passed away on November 25, 2024, due to medical complications. He was stationed at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Casteau, Belgium. LCol Miller had a 24-year
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On November 25, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, along with Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc, issued a statement regarding potential U.S. tariffs. The statement emphasized the strong trade and security relationship between Canada and the United States. It highlighted that Canada is a
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On November 25, 2024, Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced in Ottawa that the federal public service pension plan is in a surplus position. According to a Special Actuarial Report tabled in the House of Commons, the surplus amounts to approximately $1.9 billion as of March 31,
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On November 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada. The case was identified in an individual in Manitoba who had recently traveled from a region experiencing an outbreak in central and eastern Africa. The individual is currently isolating