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The Government of Canada has announced a plan to invest up to $14.3 million aimed at mitigating labor shortages in the health sector. This initiative is being conducted through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP), which assists internationally educated health professionals in joining the Canadian workforce. The announcement was
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The federal government, in partnership with the Town of Cobourg, has allocated $19.5 million for the project of rebuilding Cobourg Harbour's breakwaters and Monk’s Cove Park seawall on Lake Ontario. This investment is facilitated through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund aimed at enhancing shoreline safety
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Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial Energy and Mines Ministers convened in Toronto at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) meeting. The agenda focused on discussing restrictions placed by the United States through recent tariffs. In a joint statement, the ministers expressed concern about these tariffs, describing
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product's packaging does not list milk as an ingredient, posing potential health risks to individuals with milk allergies. Consumers who have purchased this product are
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Canada has introduced measures to tackle the production and distribution of illegal fentanyl and other drugs. The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, announced the creation of a Precursor Chemical Risk Management Unit (PCRMU) and the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC). The government has allocated
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Canada will implement a 25% tariff on goods imported from the United States, commencing March 4, 2025. The tariff affects $30 billion worth of goods that qualify as originating from the United States. These tariffs will apply to products entering Canada from the U.S., but goods already in transit
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a statement anticipating increased border traffic during the upcoming March Break. The agency notes that this period traditionally experiences higher volumes of travelers. In 2024, the CBSA recorded processing over 93.4 million travelers at Canada's borders. During the same
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Hansang brand frozen fish cakes due to the potential presence of undeclared egg. This undeclared allergen may pose a health risk to individuals with sensitivities or allergies to eggs. Consumers are advised to refrain from consuming the aforementioned product
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The Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) held a meeting recently, where the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, along with provincial and territorial leaders, discussed measures to address regulatory barriers in Canadian trade. The meeting aimed at promoting the free movement of labor and enhancing regulatory standardization
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Federal Minimum Wage to Rise to $17.75 per Hour in Canada On April 1, 2025, the federal minimum wage in Canada will increase to $17.75 per hour. This change was announced by Employment and Social Development Canada and represents a 2.4% uptick from the previous wage level.
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On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 aims to demonstrate advancing Canadian space technologies by landing on the Moon. During this mission, advancements from three Canadian companies, funded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) through the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program, will be showcased. Canadensys Aerospace
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A joint operation conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) resulted in the arrest of an individual in Mississauga, Ontario, on charges of possession and trafficking of narcotics. This investigation led to the seizure of Nitazenes, a category of synthetic opioids reported