News Canadian Space Agency to Host the Aqualunar Challenge Innovator Bootcamp November 26, 2024 – The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aqualunar Challenge Innovator Bootcamp, a unique opportunity for Canadian innovators to develop their lunar water prospecting technologies and contribute to the exploration of the Moon. The bootcamp will … Read more
Provisional Suspension of Global Health Imports Corporation November 26, 2024 Health Canada has provisionally suspended the import license of Global Health Imports Corporation (GHIC), a major importer and distributor of medical devices in Canada. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. Reason for Suspension The suspension follows an investigation … Read more
Government of Canada Concludes Third Successful Watercraft Inspection for Aquatic Invasive Species in Manitoba Manitoba, November 26, 2024 – The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), has successfully concluded its third round of watercraft inspections for aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Manitoba. The inspections were conducted at the Kenora Border Crossing … Read more
CBSA officers in Halifax seize 425 kilograms of suspected cannabis; two individuals charged by police Halifax, November 26, 2024 – Two individuals have been charged by police after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Port of Halifax seized approximately 425 kilograms of suspected cannabis. On November 23, 2024, CBSA officers conducted a secondary … Read more
Government of Canada supports federal law enforcement agencies in addressing gun and gang violence November 26, 2024 The Government of Canada is providing over $100 million to federal law enforcement agencies to support their efforts to combat gun and gang violence. This funding will help agencies to enhance their response to these serious threats and … Read more
Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan November 26, 2024 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced two federal investments in Saskatchewan to support agriculture and agri-food innovation and growth in the province. Investment in Global Institute for Food … Read more
Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan November 26, 2024 The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Prairies and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, today announced federal investments of more than $22.5 million to support research and innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sector … Read more
Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Yukon November 26, 2024 OTTAWA, ONT. – Today, The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the allocation of $9 million in funding to Yukon through the Canada Community-Building … Read more
Canada to host eighth Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission meeting in Vancouver, B.C. November 26, 2024 – Canada will host the eighth meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission in Vancouver, British Columbia, from December 12 to 14, 2024. The CPTPP is a free trade agreement that … Read more
Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Collins Bay Institution November 26, 2024 (Kingston, ON) – On November 25, 2024, staff at Collins Bay Institution, a maximum-security federal institution, intercepted and seized a package containing contraband and unauthorized items. The package, which was addressed to an inmate, contained the following: 200 grams of marijuana 20 … Read more