Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Clears Santa Claus for Travel in Canadian Airspace Ottawa, Canada (December 23, 2024) – The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, today announced that Santa Claus has been granted clearance to travel in Canadian airspace on Christmas Eve. “This is a momentous occasion,” said Minister Alghabra. … Read more
Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harms 2024-12-23 17:00 Ottawa, ON – The Co-Chairs of the Government of Canada’s Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings, Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Dr. Evan Wood, Senior Medical … Read more
Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement with RONA to Preserve Competition in Housing Construction Ottawa, Ontario – December 23, 2024 – The Competition Bureau today announced that it has reached an agreement with RONA Inc. (RONA) to address competition concerns in the housing construction sector. Background In 2021, the Bureau commenced an investigation into RONA’s acquisition of … Read more
Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on the toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis Ottawa, ON – December 23, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, issued the following statement: “The opioid crisis continues to be … Read more
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Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation’s Child Wellbeing Law, T’k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe, Comes into Force December 23, 2024 T̓exelc, B.C. — The Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation’s child wellbeing law, T’k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe, has officially come into force, marking a significant milestone in the Nation’s journey towards self-governance and the protection of its children. The law, which was passed by … Read more
Canada Takes Action to Reduce Fraud in Express Entry System 2024-12-23 18:07 Ottawa, ON – The Canadian government has announced new measures to combat fraud in the Express Entry immigration system. The changes are designed to protect the integrity of the program and ensure that only genuine applicants are able to immigrate to Canada. The … Read more
Competition Bureau Sues Rogers for Allegedly Misleading Claims About Unlimited Data December 23, 2024 Ottawa, Canada – The Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly making misleading claims about its “unlimited data” plans. The bureau alleges that Rogers engaged in misleading and deceptive marketing practices by suggesting that its plans … Read more
I’m unable to find any credible news source that has published an article with the title “Ending flagpoling for work and study permits at the border” on December 23, 2024. Ending flagpoling for work and study permits at the border The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, … Read more
Proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations Ottawa, Ontario – On December 21, 2024, Transport Canada announced proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). The proposed changes aim to enhance passenger protections, increase transparency, and improve the overall air travel experience for Canadians. Key Proposed Amendments: Compensation for flight delays and cancellations: … Read more