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CRTC takes action to improve reliability and affordability of Internet services in the Far North Published: 2025-01-16 21:00 Backgrounder The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced a number of measures to improve the reliability and affordability of Internet services in the Far North. These measures include: Setting new minimum speed requirements for broadband … Read more

Government of Canada launches weekly briefings with industry stakeholders on Canada-U.S. economic relationship January 16, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada has launched weekly briefings with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship. The briefings will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share their perspectives on the relationship and to discuss issues of … Read more

Update on Canada’s response to the wildfires in California 15 January 2025 00:06 Global Affairs Canada is closely monitoring the evolving wildfire situation in California and is ready to provide assistance as needed. The Government of Canada is deeply concerned about the devastating wildfires that are currently raging in California. Our thoughts are with all … Read more

Minister Wilkinson to Host Media Call Back January 15, 2025 | 6:25 p.m. (Vancouver, BC) Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, will be available to media for a call back to discuss fisheries management priorities for 2025. Minister Wilkinson will be available to answer questions on: Canada’s Conservation … Read more

Government of Canada Invests in the Reforestation of Wildfire-Affected Areas in Northern Ontario Ottawa, Ontario – January 15, 2025 – The Government of Canada is investing $10 million in the reforestation of wildfire-affected areas in Northern Ontario. This investment will support the planting of 1 million trees in areas that have been devastated by wildfires … Read more

End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution Springhill Institution, a federal prison in Nova Scotia, has ended its lockdown and completed a search of the facility. The lockdown was put in place on January 12, 2025 after a number of incidents, including an assault on staff and a fire. During the lockdown, all inmates … Read more

Drugs for Rare Diseases – New Brunswick Agreement Date: 2025-01-15 13:50 Source: Canada All National News Article: The Government of New Brunswick and the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) have signed an agreement to improve access to essential drugs for people living with rare diseases in the province. Under the agreement, the provincial government … Read more

Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with New Brunswick to improve access to drugs for rare diseases Published: 2025-01-15 14:10 Source: Canada All National News Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick signed a bilateral agreement to improve access to drugs for rare diseases. This agreement is part of the government’s … Read more

Improving public transit in West Hants West Hants, NS – January 15, 2025 The Municipality of West Hants is taking steps to improve public transit in the region. At a council meeting on Tuesday, council approved a motion to develop a long-term transit plan for the municipality. The plan will identify ways to improve existing … Read more

Government of Canada Supports Enhanced Tourism Experiences Across Southern Ontario January 15, 2025 – The Government of Canada is investing \$4.5 million to support tourism experiences across southern Ontario, creating jobs and driving economic growth in the region. The funding will be provided through the Tourism Relief Fund, which was established to help the tourism … Read more