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On December 3, 2024, Canada officially transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Turkey. The ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates, who had been in command since July 1, 2024, handed over the leadership to Rear Admiral H. İlker
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has announced new career opportunities and educational programs aimed at attracting more Canadians to join its ranks. The RCAF is introducing the Air Operations Support Technician (AOS Tech) trade as a full-time career option within the Regular Force. Previously, this role was available only
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has initiated legal proceedings against Google, alleging anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector. The Bureau claims that Google has leveraged its dominant position to lock market participants into using its ad technology tools, thereby excluding competitors and distorting the competitive process. This conduct, according
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The Canadian Armed Forces have reported the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Miller, who was serving in Belgium under Operation UNIFIER. LCol Miller passed away on November 25, 2024, due to medical complications. He was stationed at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Casteau, Belgium. LCol Miller had a 24-year
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On November 25, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, along with Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc, issued a statement regarding potential U.S. tariffs. The statement emphasized the strong trade and security relationship between Canada and the United States. It highlighted that Canada is a
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On November 25, 2024, Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced in Ottawa that the federal public service pension plan is in a surplus position. According to a Special Actuarial Report tabled in the House of Commons, the surplus amounts to approximately $1.9 billion as of March 31,
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On November 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada. The case was identified in an individual in Manitoba who had recently traveled from a region experiencing an outbreak in central and eastern Africa. The individual is currently isolating
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The Canadian Coast Guard has announced the seasonal closure of its search and rescue stations in Ontario. These stations, which operate on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River, will close on the following dates: * November 25: Thunder Bay * December 2: Tobermory, Meaford, Goderich * December 9: Amherstburg, Port
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The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario has announced a financial commitment aimed at supporting local businesses in the region. On November 22, 2024, Minister Filomena Tassi revealed a $375,000 allocation to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) to implement the CAMERA program. This initiative is
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The Government of Canada has announced plans to introduce a new financial rebate for working Canadians. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced in Parliament, aims to provide a $250 tax-free rebate to approximately 18.7 million Canadians by early spring 2025. This initiative is part of the government'
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The Canadian government has announced a temporary suspension of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on certain holiday essentials. This measure is set to take place from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The items included in this tax relief are groceries, restaurant meals,
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a court order to further its investigation into the marketing practices of Leon’s Furniture Limited and its subsidiary, The Brick Warehouse LP. This order, issued by the Federal Court, mandates the companies to provide records and written information pertinent to the investigation.