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Government of Canada launches call for proposals for northern contaminants research and monitoring projects October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada is launching a call for proposals for research and monitoring projects on the impacts of contaminants in the North. The call for proposals is part of the Government of Canada’s Northern Contaminants Program (NCP), … Read more

Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution October 30, 2024 Millhaven, ON – On October 30, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an inmate from Millhaven Institution was found unresponsive in his cell. The inmate, a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is currently under investigation by the Ontario Coroner’s … Read more

Minister Valdez Announces Agreement to Deliver Health Innovations to First Nations Communities Ottawa, October 30, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to deliver innovative health solutions to First Nations communities across Canada. The agreement, valued at $25 million over five … Read more

MP Hanley Announces Federal Investment Supporting SKOOKUMbrand’s Technology Adoption to Increase Production and Sales Ottawa, ON – October 30, 2024 – The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced a federal investment of $500,000 for … Read more

Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Praises CRA for Exempting Bare Trustees from 2024 Filing Requirement Ottawa, October 30, 2024 — The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson has expressed satisfaction with the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to exempt bare trustees from the 2024 filing requirement. A bare trust is a legal arrangement in which one person (the trustee) holds property on … Read more

Government of Canada to Announce Support to Increase Opportunities for Women and Build a More Resilient Economy for Everyone in Canada October 30, 2024 – Today, the Government of Canada announced new measures to increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada. The announcement was made during a speech … Read more

Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada is announcing temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon. These measures include: Extending the validity of visas for Lebanese nationals who are currently in Canada: This will allow Lebanese nationals who are already … Read more

Announcing Funding to Improve Energy Efficiency in Ontario’s Industrial Facilities October 30, 2024 The Government of Canada announced today that it will invest $20 million to support energy efficiency projects in Ontario’s industrial facilities. This investment is part of the government’s plan to reduce Canada’s emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. “Improving energy … Read more

Government of Canada to Make Announcement About Dental Care OTTAWA, ON – The Government of Canada is set to make an announcement about dental care on 2024-10-30 at 22:00. The announcement is expected to include details on a new dental care program that will provide financial assistance to low- and middle-income Canadians. The program is … Read more

Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre Opens Applications for Grant Program October 29, 2024 The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program. The program provides funding to organizations that provide essential services to survivors of sexual misconduct. … Read more