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Ottawa releases consultation reports on forced-labour rules

Two federal reports summarize feedback on proposed measures to strengthen Canada’s forced-labour import ban and supply-chain due-diligence rules.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa announces rebates of up to $10,000 for home heat pumps

The federal government has announced a $2-billion retrofit package, including proposed heat-pump rebates of up to $10,000 for eligible lower-income households.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Kirkland radiopharmaceutical plant gets $23.8-million federal investment

Ottawa is investing $23.8 million in a $94.5-million expansion of Jubilant Radiopharma’s Kirkland facility, with 225 Québec jobs expected to be created or maintained.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Canada raises $2 billion in seventh green-bond issue

Canada has priced a $2-billion, 10-year green bond, bringing total federal green-bond issuance since 2022 to $19.5 billion.

Oct 8, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa introduces Bill S-7 to reduce federal red tape

The proposed law would amend statutes and regulations across 11 departments and agencies, but must still pass Parliament.

Oct 8, 2026 1 min read

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VIA Rail and CATSA get new chief executives

Transport Canada has appointed Mathieu Paquette to lead VIA Rail and Neil Parry to lead the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.

Oct 8, 2026 1 min read

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Canadian North opens larger Ottawa cargo facility

Canadian North has opened a larger cargo facility at Ottawa International Airport with added cold storage and faster truck processing.

Oct 7, 2026 1 min read