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Minister Ali to highlight federal budget investments in building major infrastructure (Fri, 12 Dec 2025)
Minister Ali to highlight federal budget investments in building major infrastructure
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Government of Canada strengthens Ontario’s EV supply chain through investment in next-gen automotive innovation (Fri, 12 Dec 2025)
With a $2.5-million investment, the University of Toronto will deliver programming to help Canadian companies bring their EV innovations to market
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Government of Canada to announce support for local businesses (Fri, 12 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to make an important announcement to help businesses thrive and drive economic growth.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
Between November 23 and December 2, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Backgrounder : Making way for rural transit solutions across Ontario (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The federal government is investing more than $3.7 million through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) to support 17 rural transit projects across Ontario.
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Secretary of State Fuhr and Minister Valdez to announce contract to strengthen Canadian Armed Forces (Thu, 11 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce an update on the Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service.
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CBSA in Ontario and Nunavut: Highlights from 2025 (Tue, 09 Dec 2025)
CBSA in Ontario and Nunavut: Highlights from 2025
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre (Mon, 08 Dec 2025)
On December 7, 2025, Daniel Lalonde, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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LaSalle Causeway: Update on proposed marine navigation schedule for 2026 (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) recognizes the vital role of the LaSalle Causeway in meeting local transportation needs and is providing an update on plans for the 2026 marine navigation season.
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New Initiative to help accelerate business opportunities in Canada’s defence sector supply chains (Fri, 05 Dec 2025)
Eligible businesses can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to scale up, improve productivity and access supply chain opportunities
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Statement by Minister Thompson on the divestiture of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (Thu, 04 Dec 2025)
Over the past several years, through extensive engagement with partners, stakeholders and Indigenous harvesters, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has moved forward with transforming the ownership and governance model of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to remain resilient and competitive in today’s open market and to continue to meet the needs of inland commercial fish harvesters now and into the future.
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Governments of Canada and Ontario to announce extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement (Wed, 03 Dec 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education, will be in Ottawa to announce an extension to the Canada–Ontario Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
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Pedalling towards bike lane upgrades in Markham (Tue, 02 Dec 2025)
Residents across Markham will soon have more places to get out and get moving, thanks to a new funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the City of Markham.
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Federal government and the City of Quinte West en route to invest in the Waterfront Trail (Mon, 01 Dec 2025)
The City of Quinte West is extending the Waterfront Trail after a federal investment of $2.1 million from the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and a municipal contribution of $1.5 million.
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The federal government reaffirms support to address Gender-based Violence (Mon, 01 Dec 2025)
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Kristina Tesser Derksen, Member of Parliament for Milton East—Halton Hills South, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to ending gender-based violence.
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CBSA’s Operation Meridian keeps over 724 kg of narcotics and nine firearms out of Canadian communities (Fri, 28 Nov 2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a crucial role in keeping dangerous and illegal goods out of our communities by stopping smuggling efforts at our ports of entry. Today, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Meridian, a targeted 60-day operation that took place in Southern Ontario.
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Geared up and ready to roll! Investing in active transportation in Burlington (Thu, 27 Nov 2025)
Bicycles are an essential way to move around Burlington. The city has 48 kilometres of bike lanes that connect people to their communities in convenient, affordable, and sustainable ways. In partnership with the City of Burlington, the Government of Canada is investing in further expanding the local active transportation infrastructure.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Quinte West (Thu, 27 Nov 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, and Jim Harrison, Mayor of Quinte West.
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Historic Milestone: McDowell Lake First Nation Celebrates New Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve, Laying Groundwork for Community Growth (Tue, 25 Nov 2025)
Today, McDowell Lake First Nation Chief Lois James, Provincial Minister of Indigenous Affairs First Nations Economic Reconciliation, the Honourable Greg Rickford and Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, are proud to announce the creation of the Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve—a historic and long-awaited milestone in the community’s efforts to establish a permanent land base.
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Government of Canada to announce investments in Rideau Canal National Historic Site infrastructure improvements (Wed, 19 Nov 2025)
Government of Canada to announce investments in Rideau Canal National Historic Site infrastructure improvements
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Revitalizing spaces with natural infrastructure in Peel Region (Tue, 18 Nov 2025)
Peel Region is advancing sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience through a $1-million investment from the Government of Canada.
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Improving rural transit in Simcoe County (Mon, 17 Nov 2025)
Providing effective public transit solutions to Canadians living in rural and remote locations enhances productivity and helps make their communities stronger. Through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF), the Government of Canada is supporting communities across the country to meet their unique transit needs. The federal government and the County of Simcoe are investing more than $4.8 million combined towards improved public transit.
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Government of Canada invests in bilingual workforce development and Francophone entrepreneurship across southern Ontario (Mon, 17 Nov 2025)
A combined investment of more than $1 million from FedDev Ontario to support new opportunities for Francophone talent across southern Ontario.
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre (Fri, 14 Nov 2025)
On November 13, 2025, Patrick Tara Pearsall, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
On November 5, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Bath Institution (Wed, 12 Nov 2025)
On November 11, 2025, Jan Vanderplaat, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Weekday off-peak lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be weekday off-peak lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.
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Investing to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Hastings County (Mon, 10 Nov 2025)
The federal government is partnering with the Corporation of the County of Hastings by investing over $2.2 million to support Veterans in Hastings County.
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Federal government highlights Budget 2025’s plan to build communities strong in Sudbury (Sat, 08 Nov 2025)
Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury met with Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre to highlight Budget 2025’s investments to support a wide range of infrastructure projects and help local communities build Canada Strong.
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Federal government highlights Budget 2025’s plan to build communities strong in Belleville (Sat, 08 Nov 2025)
Today Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte met with Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis to highlight Budget 2025’s investments to support a wide range of infrastructure projects and help local communities build Canada Strong.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Belleville (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Belleville (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte and Mayor Neil Ellis.
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Minister Evan Solomon to highlight budget investments advancing the Buy Canadian Policy in Toronto (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will highlight federal budget investments supporting the Buy Canadian Policy in Toronto
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Death of an inmate from Bath institution (Wed, 05 Nov 2025)
On November 4, 2025, Jarreh Grant, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Death of an inmate from Bath institution (Mon, 03 Nov 2025)
On November 1, 2025, Sofyan Boalag, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
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Update: Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard, following the public notice issued on September 26.
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Canada, Ontario and Brampton invest in 136 new buses for Brampton Transit (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Brampton are investing over $183 million to purchase 136 new buses for Brampton Transit, expanding local transit capacity, safety and user experience.
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Backgrounder: Canada, Ontario and Brampton invest in 136 new buses for Brampton Transit (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
The federal government is investing $73,231,200 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support four public transit projects in Brampton, ON. The Government of Ontario is investing $61,019,898 and the City of Brampton is investing $48,826,902.
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Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in Ontario communities (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $19 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 21 projects across Ontario, and more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
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Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Ontario communities (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. The Government of Canada is providing more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and addictions.
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Responding to urgent needs in communities most impacted by the overdose crisis (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the overdose crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $19 million in additional funding through the ETF to 21 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the toxic drug and overdose crisis.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution (Thu, 30 Oct 2025)
On October 27, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Budget 2025 supports Canadian workers (Thu, 30 Oct 2025)
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, the Government of Canada is focused on protecting communities and the country, building the economy with major projects and millions of additional homes, and empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities that will help people get ahead.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Brampton (Thu, 30 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South, the Honourable Charmaine Williams, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton Centre, the Honourable Graham McGregor, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton North, Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West, and His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton.
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Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis in Ontario (Thu, 30 Oct 2025)
Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Thu, 23 Oct 2025)
Between October 14 and 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Canada Water Agency advances efforts to restore and protect Lake Winnipeg (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced an investment of $1.6 million in 10 new freshwater projects to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.
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Statement by Minister Hajdu on the Government of Canada’s support for Kap Paper (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), issued the following statement: “Canada’s strength comes from our workers, and the Government of Canada’s support for them will not waver.
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Modern search and rescue station for the Canadian Coast Guard officially opened in Cobourg, Ontario (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Today, Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced the official opening of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new search and rescue station in Cobourg, Ontario.
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Minister Anandasangaree to answer questions from media regarding border security and keeping communities safe and visit a port of entry in Southern Ontario (Thu, 16 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety for a media availability at a port of entry in Southern Ontario.
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Canada Water Agency to make an announcement regarding the protection of Canada’s fresh water in Lake Winnipeg (Wed, 15 Oct 2025)
Member of Parliament (MP) Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in Lake Winnipeg.
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Death of an inmate from Joyceville institution (Tue, 14 Oct 2025)
On October 10, 2025, Yohanna Chol, an inmate from Joyceville Institution, died while in our custody.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
Between September 29 and October 3, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Closures on Chaudière Crossing (Fri, 10 Oct 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public of the following upcoming closures on the Chaudière Crossing to complete maintenance work on the Union Bridge and the Hull Causeway
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Governments of Canada and Ontario sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction (Mon, 06 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is allocating more than $523 million to Ontario to help provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level
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Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre (Thu, 02 Oct 2025)
On October 2, 2025, Nicholas Shipman, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody.
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Secretary of State Zerucelli to highlight Government of Canada measures for Canadian strategic industries (Thu, 02 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) for a site visit and photo opportunity at the IBEW Mississauga Training Centre.
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Government of Canada to support local businesses and drive innovation in critical sectors in the London region (Fri, 26 Sep 2025)
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for London Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of leading-edge businesses across both rural and urban communities in the London area.
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Commission renews Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s power reactor operating licence for its Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (Thu, 25 Sep 2025)
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the independent Commission’s decision to renew Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s power reactor operating licence for its Darlington Nuclear Generating Station for a period of 20 years.
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CBSA investigation in Cornwall leads to conviction for nicotine and tobacco smuggling (Tue, 23 Sep 2025)
On August 19, 2025, Corynne Laffin of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty to unlawful possession of tobacco products, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001. Ms. Hogansburg received a fine of $50,205 in addition to a vehicle release penalty of $27,423.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution  (Mon, 22 Sep 2025)
On September 14, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to inform users of lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.
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The Government of Canada launches new response to protect, build, and transform Northern Ontario businesses (Fri, 19 Sep 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced that Northern Ontario businesses can now apply to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) -- a targeted program built to help SMEs respond to global shocks and build for the future
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Minister Hajdu to announce Government of Canada support to help businesses and organizations adjust to the changing economic landscape (Thu, 18 Sep 2025)
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, will make an important announcement in support of key sectors impacted by trade disruptions.
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Important Housing Announcement (Sat, 13 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender, Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville.
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Canada and Ontario investing $4.77 million in agri-food research (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4.77 million in 48 research and innovation projects and supporting 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI).
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution  (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
On August 30, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, two packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Government of Canada invests over $3.5 million in forestry industry and economic resilience in Northern Ontario (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $3,575,246 in 10 forestry and economic resilience projects across Northern Ontario. The funding for these projects is provided through FedNor’s funding programs and initiatives, including: Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), Regional Economic Growth through Innovation initiative (REGI), and the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario (RHII).
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Refresh, refurbish, replace – Canada, Ontario and Niagara invest in upgraded public transit (Thu, 04 Sep 2025)
Niagara Transit is receiving a major investment of more than $128 million from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and Niagara Region to refresh its transit fleet and improve public transit services.
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Canada and Ontario investing $14.6 million to help farmers make improvements to farmlands (Wed, 03 Sep 2025)
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make other improvements to their farmland.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Niagara Region (Wed, 03 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Jim Bradley, Chair of the Region of Niagara, and His Worship Mat Siscoe, Mayor of the City of St. Catharines and Chair of the Niagara Transit Commission.
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Commission renews Nordion (Canada) Inc.'s Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence for a period of 25 years (Tue, 02 Sep 2025)
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility operating licence issued to Nordion (Canada) Inc. (Nordion) for a period of 25 years.
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Recapture of Inmate from Grand Valley Institution for Women – Minimum Security Unit (Mon, 01 Sep 2025)
On September 1, 2025, inmate Carolyn Burden was apprehended by the Toronto Police Service.
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Escape from Grand Valley Institution for Women, Minimum-Security Unit (Sun, 31 Aug 2025)
On August 31, 2025, during the 11:30 a.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Grand Valley Institution for Women, discovered that Carolyn Burden was not accounted for.
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Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Crews winding down operations in Ontario (Fri, 29 Aug 2025)
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Ontario are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service, and the following stations will close on September 3, 2025.
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Canadian Coast Guard winds down Inshore Rescue Boat operations for the season in Atlantic Canada (Fri, 29 Aug 2025)
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.
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Southern Ontario businesses facing trade challenges can now apply for funding (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
Eligible southern Ontario businesses can now apply for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative support to respond, adapt and compete amid shifting market conditions
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More areas in Ontario now regulated for the hemlock woolly adelgid insect (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the regulated area for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Ontario. The new regulated area now includes the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Haldimand County, the City of Hamilton and the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. This expansion follows detections of HWA outside of the previously regulated area and is part of the CFIA’s ongoing efforts to slow the spread of this destructive insect.
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Government of Canada to make important announcement for businesses and organizations adjusting to changing economic landscape (Mon, 25 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of key sectors impacted by trade disruptions.
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Government of Canada supports housing innovation (Fri, 22 Aug 2025)
FedDev Ontario announces support for six projects that are advancing innovation in housing manufacturing and supply across southern Ontario
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Government of Canada supports housing innovation (Fri, 22 Aug 2025)
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited the University of Windsor to announce a combined Government of Canada investment of nearly $12 million for six businesses and organizations to advance innovative housing solutions across southern Ontario. A number of these projects are funded through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) to help address the way homes are built to better meet our country’s demand.
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution  (Thu, 21 Aug 2025)
Between August 6th and 17th, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Investing to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Kingston  (Wed, 20 Aug 2025)
The federal government is partnering with the Homes for Heroes Foundation by investing over $1.9 million to support Veteran experiencing homelessness in Kingston.
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Backgrounder: Investing across Ontario to build safe and strong communities (Tue, 19 Aug 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing more than $748 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 652 recipients across Ontario in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local roads boards and municipalities to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
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Investing in the transit system for the Town of Tillsonburg (Tue, 19 Aug 2025)
Residents of the Town of Tillsonburg will benefit from improved transit services following a combined investment of $214,953 from the federal government and the Town of Tillsonburg.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kingston (Tue, 19 Aug 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honorable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defense and Member of Parliament for Delta, British Columbia, and Brad Field, President and CEO of the Homes For Heroes Foundation.
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Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Ontario (Mon, 18 Aug 2025)
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $33 million to four francophone post-secondary training institutions across Ontario and $1 million in funding to the Government of Ontario to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities.
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Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Ontario (Fri, 15 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement to support access to health services in French for Francophone communities in Ontario.
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Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Ontario (Thu, 14 Aug 2025)
The following projects aim to improve access to health services in French for official language minority communities (OLMCs) across Ontario.
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Transport Canada ensuring safety on the water by restricting vessel traffic on the St. Clair River on August 17, 2025 (Tue, 12 Aug 2025)
To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public Port of Sarnia. Under these restrictions, no unauthorized traffic will be permitted on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River, from the Blue Water Bridge to the upper end of Stag Island, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 17, 2025. A Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) about temporary vessel restrictions for this day was issued on August 12, 2025.
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Minister MacDonald concludes first trade mission to strengthen ties and promote Canadian agriculture and agri-food in the Indo-Pacific (Fri, 08 Aug 2025)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has concluded a productive seven-day trade mission to Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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CBSA seizes 197 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge (Thu, 07 Aug 2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario.
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Canada and Ontario invest in public transit infrastructure for North Bay residents (Wed, 06 Aug 2025)
North Bay is gearing up for more sustainable and convenient transit thanks to a combined investment of over $20.6 million from the federal and provincial governments and the City of North Bay.
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Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in public transit infrastructure for North Bay residents (Wed, 06 Aug 2025)
The federal government is investing $8,362,099 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for these eight projects. The Government of Ontario is investing $6,896,755. The City of North Bay is contributing $5,433,480.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Bay (Wed, 06 Aug 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, and Peter Chirico, Mayor of North Bay.
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Canada and Ontario investing more than $1.7 million to support honey beekeeping operations (Fri, 01 Aug 2025)
Investment will help hundreds of beekeepers improve their honey bee colonies and boost competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.
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New Trail, New Moves: Sheridan College Just Got More Connected (Wed, 30 Jul 2025)
Sheridan College is enhancing safety and accessibility of active transportation infrastructure on campus with the support of the Government of Canada. The combined investment of $600,000 will make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike, and move around campus.
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Investing in Accessible On-Demand Transit Across Grey and Bruce Counties (Wed, 30 Jul 2025)
Residents will benefit from improved accessible transportation services and transit system efficiency after a combined investment of more than $1.4 million from the federal government, Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (S.M.A.R.T) a not-for profit organization which provides day-to-day transportation to the residents of Bruce and Grey counties for residents who have a disability.
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Additional weekday closures of LaSalle Causeway (Tue, 29 Jul 2025)
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to allow for off-schedule openings of the main marine navigation channel.
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