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The Government of Canada has announced a recall for 509 Tactical 3.0 helmets and 509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0 helmets, which include Youth, Mountain, and Trail versions. The recall, as communicated by 509, is due to these helmets not meeting certain required certification standards. This deficiency could lead
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the formation of a new Supply Chain Advisory Council. This council will consist of appointed experts and senior leaders from various sectors. According to the press release, the Council's objective is to provide strategic advice aimed at
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The Canadian government has taken further steps to combat fentanyl production by instituting new controls on three precursor chemicals and the drug carisoprodol. These measures, outlined in an official release, have been developed following a consultation process aimed at strengthening policies on controlled substances. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid associated
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for specific Ulker brand products due to undeclared allergens, including egg, milk, and wheat. The products affected include Kekstra Mini (strawberry), Biskrem cocoa, and Rulokat. The recalled product details are as follows: * Kekstra Mini (strawberry): Available in 150 g packages
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The Government of Canada has announced a recall of certain gas boiler models due to a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning risk. The affected models include Prestige Solo, Prestige Excellence, and Aerco Esteem gas boilers. These products pose a potential danger due to delayed ignitions or component damage, which can lead
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On February 26th, the Forum of Labour Market Ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the implications of potential U.S. tariffs on the Canadian workforce. This assembly aimed to organize an appropriate response to minimize any negative effects on employment across the country. The measures considered include the role
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched Operation Blizzard, an initiative aimed at intercepting illegal narcotics, with a specific emphasis on fentanyl and similar substances. As part of this operation, the CBSA plans to heighten the scrutiny of shipments entering and leaving Canada, utilizing the National Targeting Centre for
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The Government of Canada has issued a recall for LG Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges due to a risk of fire. These appliances have front-mounted knobs that can be inadvertently activated, posing a potential hazard. According to the announcement, as of February 12, 2025, there have been eight incident reports
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that the 2024 tax season officially begins today, allowing Canadians to submit their income tax returns. The deadline for filing and paying any owed taxes is set for April 30, 2025. Filing on or before this date is required to maintain eligibility for
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are scheduled to conduct Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, focusing on Arctic defence and sovereignty. This operation will occur from February 23 to March 9, 2025, near Inuvik and the Mackenzie River Delta in the Northwest Territories. The exercises are part of the CAF's operations aimed
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Jean Perrin brand Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses due to a potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Specific products involved in the recall are Morbier de Scey cheese with a UPC of 3324440317786, lot number 35112,
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The Government of Canada has announced the issuance of a new 7-year green bond, successfully raising $2 billion. This marks the third such issuance involving Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, as stated by the Department of Finance Canada. The new bond follows previous issuances, including a 10-year, $4 billion bond in February