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His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Glace Bay and Shawinigan have returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a four-month deployment in the Baltic Sea. The deployment was part of Operation REASSURANCE, Canada's contribution to NATO's deterrence and defense measures. During their mission, the ships participated in
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On October 29, 2024, Transport Canada announced an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Australia. The agreement allows for an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights between the two countries. It also provides airlines with increased operational flexibility and access to any point within each other'
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Google's application for a five-year exemption under the Online News Act. This decision allows Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). The Online News Act, which became law in June
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The Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) has returned to Victoria, B.C., after participating in the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise 24 (MN-MIWEX 24). This exercise was hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy from October 14 to 25, 2024, near Busan, South Korea. Eleven members of the unit, along with two
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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier recently returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and the United
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. These appointments are part of a process established in 2016, which aims to ensure transparency and diversity in the selection of judges. Appointments: * Lisa A. Wannamaker has been appointed as a
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new interim wholesale rates for large telephone companies. These rates will apply to competitors accessing modern fibre networks. The decision aims to enhance competition in Canada's Internet service market by providing more options for high-speed Internet services. This move
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced the allocation of research grants to four organizations to study the transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases. The funding, totaling $752,000, will be distributed among Queen’s University, Carleton University, the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, and the University
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity within the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5
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The Government of Canada has announced a new immigration plan for 2025-2027, which aims to control population growth by setting specific targets for both temporary and permanent residents. This plan, presented by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is designed to manage population growth sustainably over the long
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The governments of Canada, the United States, and Mexico have jointly announced the North American Preparedness for Animal and Human Pandemics Initiative (NAPAHPI). This initiative aims to enhance regional health security by addressing public health threats collaboratively. NAPAHPI is a response to commitments made during the North American Leaders'
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On October 22, 2024, the Canadian government announced several measures aimed at protecting and creating jobs for Canadian workers. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with other ministers. Key measures include: * Tariffs on Imports: A 25% tariff has been imposed on certain Chinese-made steel and