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David Paradiso appointed Canada’s Correctional Investigator

David Paradiso will become Canada’s Correctional Investigator on October 13, leading the independent ombuds office for federally sentenced people.

Oct 1, 2026 1 min read

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Canada Water Agency signs MOU with philanthropic funders

A new federal-philanthropic memorandum targets information sharing and possible co-investment on water security, but announces no new funding.

Oct 1, 2026 1 min read

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Survivors’ Flag raised on Parliament Hill

The Survivors’ Flag was raised on Parliament Hill on September 30 to honour residential-school Survivors and children who never returned home.

Oct 1, 2026 1 min read