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Canada signs non-binding term sheet for potential GlobalEye fleet

Canada has signed a non-binding term sheet with Saab Canada for negotiations on a possible GlobalEye airborne surveillance fleet; no acquisition contract has yet been awarded.

Sep 26, 2026 1 min read

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Atlantic panel calls for single regional market and $1-billion fund

An independent Atlantic economic panel has released seven recommendations, including a single regional market and a proposed $1-billion prosperity fund; Ottawa says it will assess the report.

Sep 26, 2026 1 min read

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FedNor directs $850,145 to Northern Ontario screen and music industries

FedNor is providing $850,145 to Cultural Industries Ontario North for training, events and placements in Northern Ontario’s film, television and music sectors.

Sep 26, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa commits up to $162 million for 10,000 AI work placements

The federal government is committing up to $162 million over five years to Mitacs for 10,000 co-funded AI-related work placements beginning in 2026–27.

Sep 26, 2026 1 min read

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Canada and Germany sign classified-information agreement

Canada and Germany have signed a security-of-information agreement intended to support classified government contracting and protect sensitive material exchanged between the two countries.

Sep 26, 2026 1 min read

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Kalibrate agrees to limit retailer-level gas-station data sharing

A legally binding Competition Bureau agreement requires Kalibrate to stop distributing retailer-specific fuel-market information and delay aggregated data.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Canada explores international carbon-credit framework

Ottawa is exploring rules for internationally transferred mitigation outcomes under the Paris Agreement; no final trading framework has been adopted.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Women’s entrepreneurship support fund opens $80-million call

Eligible organizations have until November 9 to seek part of up to $80 million for projects supporting women entrepreneurs.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Expanded Canada–Vietnam agreement permits direct flights

An expanded air agreement permits direct Canada–Vietnam service for the first time, but Ottawa did not announce a carrier, route or launch date.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read