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🏡💵 Indigenous Housing Inequality in Canada Will Drive Up Costs and Health Risks Without Policy Changes: Report
10-Dec-2025 04:40 PM
Governments can save money--and lives--by ensuring Indigenous housing is energy efficient, resilient to a changing climate, and supports well-being. Unhealthy, substandard housing and high energy costs are among the most urgent challenges facing Indigenous people in Canada, yet current measures to close the housing gap fall short due to siloed, complex policies that favour short-term solutions over long-term resilience. New research from the Canadian Climate Institute and Indigenous Clean Energy recommends governments adopt ...
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Read More🖼️🎨 Vatican Artifacts Gifted by Pope Francis Return to Canada
09-Dec-2025 02:11 PM
In celebration of the Jubilee of Hope declared by Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV gifted 62 cultural artifacts that had been part of the Vatican Museums' Anima Mundi collection to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, for immediate transfer to Indigenous communities in Canada. Among the items is a rare, century-old kayak from the Western Arctic and other artifacts of cultural significance to Inuit, First Nations and Métis communities. Leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuit ...
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Read More⚕️💊 High-risk Early Breast Cancer Patients in Quebec Left Behind by Recent INESSS Recommendation
09-Dec-2025 10:11 AM
- Quebec has the highest rate of breast cancer in Canada. The Government of Quebec recently endorsed lowering the breast cancer screening age for women, reflecting the province's commitment to earlier diagnosis and improving outcomes. - Despite this commitment to improving breast cancer outcomes, and the comprehensive clinical evidence, INESSS has recommended limiting the patient population eligible for access to KISQALI® (ribociclib tablets), a treatment that can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. - ...
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Read MoreDucks Unlimited Canada and Watersheds Canada Build 10 New Wetlands to Support Great Lakes Water Quality
08-Dec-2025 04:33 PM
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is excited to announce the completion of ten wetlands with surrounding native plantings across Eastern and Central Ontario. Implemented in partnership with Watersheds Canada and supported by the Great Lakes Local Action Fund, this initiative helps improve Great Lakes water quality by restoring wetlands that naturally filter water and support healthy ecosystems. "Congratulations to Ducks Unlimited Canada and Watersheds Canada for their work to re-establish these wetlands across Eastern and ...
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Read More🧑🔎💵 Government Workers Across Quebec Receive Higher Wages, More Generous Benefits than Comparable Private-Sector Workers
08-Dec-2025 12:00 PM
Government workers in Quebec enjoy a wage premium and more generous benefits compared to comparable private sector workers, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. "With the Quebec government projecting a deficit in excess of $12 billion this year, bringing government sector compensation in line with the private sector would help reduce costs without necessarily affecting services," said Jake Fuss, director of fiscal policy at the F ... ...
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Read More⚕️💊 With Child Deaths Projected to Rise for the First Time This Century, Gates Foundation Urges Global Leaders to Target Scarce Resources Where They Save the Most Lives
08-Dec-2025 10:27 AM
- New Goalkeepers Report models impact of global health funding cuts, offers roadmap of best buys and most effective investments to slow this reversal - The number of children dying before their 5th birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according to new data published today in the Gates Foundation's 2025 Goalkeepers Report. In 2024, 4.6 million children died before their 5th birthday. According to modeling in the report, conducted by the Institute for Health ...
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Read More⚠️⚕️Various Pistachios and Pistachio-Containing Products Recalled Due to Salmonella
07-Dec-2025 04:06 PM
Product: Pistachios and pistachio-containing products Issue: Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella Distribution: Online Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan Online link SOURCE: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ... ...
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Read More💵 EQB Redefines Challenger Banking in Canada with Agreement to Acquire PC Financial From Loblaw, Delivering Transformational Benefits for Canadians
07-Dec-2025 12:00 PM
- Creates one of Canada's largest loyalty-linked banking ecosystems with significant benefits for millions of Canadians. - Expands the benefits of PC Optimum™ and will offer more ways for Canadians to earn rewards on their everyday banking. - Cements EQB as the challenger in Canadian banking, servicing nearly 3.5 million Canadians with a scaled credit card portfolio and distribution across Loblaw banners. - EQB will become the exclusive financial partner for the PC Optimum™ loyalty program through a long-term commercial ...
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Read More💻📱🖥️Canadian Government CIOs Urged to Reassess IT Priorities Amid Leadership Shifts, Says Info-Tech Research Group
06-Dec-2025 12:00 PM
As leadership transitions reshape Canada's public sector, CIOs face increasing pressure to sustain IT performance, ensure continuity, and align with new mandates. Info-Tech Research Group's latest blueprint, Navigate IT Priorities Through Leadership Shifts, offers a structured approach to help government technology leaders manage change with clarity and confidence. The research provides practical tools and frameworks to anticipate priorities, strengthen governance, and build organizational resilience during transition. As ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵 Strengthening Trade: Canada Launches Electronic Export Certificates to Support Grain Exports to Mexico 🌾
06-Dec-2025 08:00 AM
As of November 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues electronic phytosanitary export certificates for grains and grain products destined to Mexico. A phytosanitary export certificate is an official document issued by the CFIA to the competent authority of the importing country. It certifies that the plants or plant products covered by the certificate: • have been inspected according to appropriate procedures • are considered free from regulated pests • conform with the current phytosanitary requirements ...
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Read More💵 Scotiabank And Davivienda Receive Regulatory Approvals for Transfer of Scotiabank's Banking Operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama
05-Dec-2025 03:55 PM
Scotiabank and Davivienda announced today that all required regulatory approvals have been received for completion of the transfer of Scotiabank's banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Davivienda. The combined operations of both institutions will operate under a new holding company, Davivienda Group. As previously announced on January 6, 2025, Scotiabank entered into an agreement with Davivienda providing for the transfer of the above referenced banking operations in exchange for an approximate 20% ...
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Read More🍁Ontario Selects Hydro One to Invest in Priority Transmission Line in Partnership with First Nations
05-Dec-2025 12:00 PM
-Province designates Ontario-based Hydro One to develop new transmission line between Bowmanville and the GTA - On November 21, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.'s (Hydro One) transmission licence to develop and construct a new priority transmission line between Bowmanville and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The proposed project is a new double-circuit 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line from the Bowmanville Switching Station to ...
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Read More🎄❄️🎁 Canadians Set to Send More than 52 Million Parcels with Purolator this Holiday Season 📦💌
05-Dec-2025 08:00 AM
- Purolator expects to process 1.3 million pieces a day until Dec. 24, 2025 - From Prince Rupert, B.C., to Whitehorse, Yukon, to Corner Brook, N.L., Purolator couriers have begun criss-crossing the nation as holiday shipping season kicks into high gear this week. Purolator, a leading Canadian integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider, released its annual peak season forecast today – and confirmed it is expecting to process more than 52 million packages from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, 2025 – an average 1.3 ...
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Read More💻 Paperpal Crosses 3 Million Users, Strengthening Global Footprint as a Trusted AI Academic Writing and Research Assistant
04-Dec-2025 04:09 PM
Paperpal, the AI writing and research assistant by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), surpasses three million users worldwide, marking a major milestone in its mission to empower students and researchers to write with clarity, precision, and integrity. Paperpal's rapid growth reflects its strong adoption in the academic community amid the rising need for reliable AI tools. The platform has tripled its user base in the past 18 months driven by its commitment to ethical AI that brings out the best in every user. With its deep ...
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Read More🛩️🧳 Paving the Way for Accessible Air Travel: Toronto Pearson Hosts Rehearsal Tour with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario and Air Canada 🦼
03-Dec-2025 06:18 PM
To help make air travel more accessible and less daunting, a first-of-its-kind rehearsal tour gave individuals with spinal cord injuries the chance to practice the airport journey, build confidence, and experience the process before an actual flight. The initiative is hosted by Toronto Pearson, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, and Air Canada. The event, held at Toronto Pearson today, gave participants the chance to rehearse key parts of the airport journey, including check-in and security screening. Air Canada demonstrated ...
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Read More🚀🌌Luxembourg Space Agency awards contract to CSMC to Advance Quantum Sensing for Resource Exploration
03-Dec-2025 02:22 PM
Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) is pleased to announce the awarding of a contract to develop a novel space-based quantum gravimetry sensor system known as QASM (Quantum Atomic Subsurface Mapper). QASM is a breakthrough dual-use sensing platform designed to detect and characterize subsurface resources such as critical minerals and water from orbit on the Earth and other planetary bodies. The project represents a major milestone in EU–Canada cooperation on quantum technologies for space exploration, integrating ...
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Read More2025 ✨ ENCHANTA: Holiday Forest of Lights at Drysdale’s Tree Farm
03-Dec-2025 05:46 AM
Step into the magic of the season with ENCHANTA: Holiday Forest of Lights at Drysdale’s Tree Farm — a breathtaking winter experience filled with glowing pathways, immersive holiday art installations, and warm festive charm. This 4K HDR walkthrough captures the enchanting beauty of one of Ontario’s most beloved seasonal attractions, perfect for anyone searching for Christmas light shows, holiday events near Toronto, or magical winter activities for families. Located at the iconic Drysdale’s Tree Farm, ENCHANTA transforms the ...
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Read More💼📊Oxfam And CSN File Complaint with OECD Against Amazon for Québec Warehouse Closures
02-Dec-2025 04:27 PM
Amazon's decision to close its entire Québec distribution network following the unionization of its DXT4 warehouse in Laval violated several sections of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct, alleges a complaint filed by Oxfam America, with the support of Oxfam-Québec and the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), which represents Amazon's unionized employees in Laval. The complaint states, "CSN and Oxfam would like ...
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Read More✉️Canada Post Reports Unprecedented $541-Million Loss Before Tax In Third Quarter
30-Nov-2025 04:27 PM
- The Corporation's loss from operations exceeds $1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, as labour uncertainty drives customers to competitors - Canada Post's financial situation continued to deteriorate in the third quarter of 2025 as the Corporation recorded a loss before tax of $541 million. It was the largest quarterly loss in the company's history. Ongoing strike activity and uncertainty continued to drive customers to competitors for their deliveries, lead ... ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁 Canada Reaches Important Milestone in Restoring Fairness And Clarity to Citizenship by Descent
30-Nov-2025 12:00 PM
Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has received royal assent. This represents an important milestone in making the Citizenship Act more inclusive, while maintaining the value of Canadian citizenship. Once the new law comes into force, Canadian citizenship will be provided to people born ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵Government of Canada Announces $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen the North's Trade and Transportation Infrastructure
29-Nov-2025 06:22 PM
Canada's prosperity depends on infrastructure that moves people and goods efficiently, reliably and securely. That's why the Government of Canada is investing in trade and transportation that unlock new export opportunities and build a more resilient, diversified economy for all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of ...
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Read More⚕️💵Canada's $1.5-billion Rare Disease Drug Strategy generating 'return on investment' for patients and society but more needs to be done
29-Nov-2025 12:00 PM
At the midpoint of the federal government's three-year (2024-27) National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) is pleased to report that children and adults living with nine different debilitating rare conditions are being treated with drugs that significantly improve and, in some cases, save their lives. The nine drugs are among at least 12 to be funded by provinces and territories through bilateral agreements in Phase 1 of the national strategy. They are treatments for ...
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Read More🇨🇦🍁💵Canada Drives Innovation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions 🚗
29-Nov-2025 10:33 AM
The Government of Canada is investing in clean transportation to strengthen Canada's economic security and energy leadership by improving performance and reducing emissions and costs of heavy-duty trucks, ensuring our economy remains competitive while building a cleaner future for Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $1.4 million ... ...
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Read More⚕️🦷Canadian Dental Care Plan Reaches New Milestone as Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Oral Health Care
29-Nov-2025 08:00 AM
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they need. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years in funding for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). These projects will improve training for dental students ...