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March 3, 2025

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Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada

OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2025 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada: “Today, after a 30-day pause, the United States administration has decided to proceed with imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy. Let me be unequivocally clear – there is no justification for these […]

February 7, 2025

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Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding and moving forward with an agreement to support people experiencing homelessness in York Region

  Newmarket, ON, February 7, 2025 — By working closely with its partners, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, and is providing additional support to address homelessness and encampments. Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for […]

February 4, 2025

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Government of Canada expands plan to strengthen border security

February 4, 2025 Ottawa, ON Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, highlighted measures to further strengthen security at the border, expanding on the $1.3 billion Border Plan the Government of Canada announced in December. The new measures include: The appointment of a Fentanyl Czar, who will engage with U.S. counterparts, and enhance […]

February 2, 2025

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Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs

February 2, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Canada will not stand by as the United States imposes unjustified and unreasonable tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, we are moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported U.S. products. We will protect Canadian interests and support our workers and […]

February 1, 2025

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Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs

From: Department of Finance Canada For latest information on Canada-U.S. relations, visit: Canada’s engagement with the United States News release February 1, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of […]

January 28, 2025

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Helping build more homes, faster in Whitchurch-Stouffville

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)  Jan 27, 2025, 09:00 ET Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, January 28, 2025 To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially […]

January 27, 2025

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Government of Canada Announces Intent to significantly expand Rouge National Urban Park

From: Parks Canada News release Consultations to begin on potential for transfer of Pickering Lands from Transport Canada to Parks Canada boosting conservation efforts, alongside a brand-new park visitor centre January 27, 2025                           Pickering, Ontario                    […]

January 24, 2025

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Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Ontario for Drugs for Rare Diseases

News release Agreement will improve access to, and affordability of, drugs for rare diseases January 24, 2025 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable.  Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access […]

January 15, 2025

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Canada continues to strengthen border security and immigration integrity

January 15, 2025—Ottawa – Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024. […]

January 8, 2025

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The Markham Village Music Festival celebrates Indigenous culture with the Indigenous Public Art Legacy Project

Indigenous Public Art Banner initiative receives My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in historic Markham Village January 8, 2025 – Markham, ON – Commissioned by the Markham Village Music Festival, the Indigenous Public Art Legacy Project showcases a striking series of vibrant banners created by Indigenous artist Naomi Peters. Installed […]