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Canada and Alberta agree to explore Calgary–Edmonton high-speed rail

Ottawa and Alberta will jointly explore a Calgary–Red Deer–Edmonton high-speed rail corridor; no construction decision has been made.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa puts $85.5 million into Rankin Inlet airport rehabilitation

The federal government has committed $85.5 million to rehabilitate Rankin Inlet Airport’s runway, taxiways and apron surfaces.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa puts $44.9 million into N.W.T. housing infrastructure

Federal funding of more than $44.9 million will support water, wastewater and solid-waste projects across the Northwest Territories.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Barrie offered up to $129.2 million after cutting development charges

Barrie could receive up to $129.2 million for wastewater infrastructure after cutting residential development charges by 50 per cent.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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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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Ottawa puts $762,000 toward Bridgewater walking and cycling path

The federal government has announced $762,000 for a dedicated walking and cycling path on an existing bridge in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, subject to a contribution agreement.

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 offers up to $20 million for Sheshatshiu treatment centre

Ottawa says it will provide up to $20.04 million for a treatment and wellness centre in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, subject to a contribution agreement.

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