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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

Backgrounder – Additional sanctions Canada has imposed additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to further intensify pressure on the Russian regime and its enablers. These sanctions include: Prohibiting the export of certain additional advanced technology goods to Russia, including those used in the energy, aerospace, marine and other industrial sectors. Prohibiting the … Read more

Canada Announces New Partnerships to Support Global Biodiversity and Indigenous-Led Action at COP16 Montreal, October 29, 2024 – At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Canada announced several new partnerships to support global biodiversity conservation and Indigenous-led action. Partnership with the Indigenous Leaders Initiative for … Read more

Backgrounder: Canada announces $62 million for sustaining livelihoods by protecting biodiversity in developing countries October 29, 2024 – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced $62 million in funding to support developing countries in their efforts to protect biodiversity and sustain livelihoods. This funding will be provided through the Global … Read more

Top Canadian Cyber Security Body Releases Flagship Guidance for Critical Infrastructure October 29, 2024 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), a specialized agency of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), has released a comprehensive set of guidelines for critical infrastructure organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Critical Infrastructure Critical infrastructure refers to vital systems … Read more