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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

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Ottawa puts $8.06 million into Winnipeg Downtown Y redevelopment

The federal government will contribute $8.06 million to modernize Winnipeg’s 1913 Downtown Y building and expand community programmes.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Three governments put $16.2 million into Oromocto wastewater link

Federal, provincial and municipal governments have announced more than $16.2 million for a new Oromocto wastewater connection.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa offers up to $22.4 million for Kelowna airport utilities

Federal funding of up to $22.4 million would install utilities needed to open more than 165 acres of Kelowna airport land to development.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read