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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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Ottawa adds $846,000 to Cycling Canada support during Montréal worlds

Canadian Heritage announced an additional $846,000 for Cycling Canada during the Montréal road world championships, bringing 2026–27 federal support to up to $6.8 million.

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 seeks civil-society delegates for 2027 UN women’s commission

Civil-society representatives can apply by October 14 to join Canada’s delegation to the 2027 UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa commits $80 million to precision-oncology research

The Terry Fox Research Institute will receive $80 million over four years for the next phase of a national precision-oncology network.

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

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Ottawa directs $4.5 million to 12 rail-safety education projects

Twelve projects will share more than $4.5 million for public education about trespassing and unsafe behaviour at railway crossings.

Sep 25, 2026 1 min read

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$1.5-billion rental protection fund opens intake

A new $1.5-billion federal fund has opened intake to help community housing providers acquire and renew affordable rental properties.

Sep 24, 2026 1 min read