12 h. ago Ottawa funding Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children through 2026: minister

Patty Hajdu said government has poured $8.8 billion into the principle since it was established in 2016

Politics

33 h. ago Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL — Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.  Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension in a press release Saturday, about 24 hours before a federal election campaign is expected to kick […]

Society

61 h. ago Canada Rushes to Fund Its Neglected Military After Trump Threats

Three decades ago, Canada published a report about its future military plans. “The Cold War is over,” its first chapter began, before outlining the government’s massive budget pressures and proposing cuts to personnel and defense spending.

Events

5 d. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Special Reinvested Distribution for PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund for 2024 Year

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) announced today that a special reinvested income distribution on the Class A Units (the “Units”) of PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund (TSX: PGI.UN) (the “Fund”) in the amount […]

Other

9 d. ago Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

Other

2 w. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces March 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the March 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on March 21, 2025, will receive distributions payable on April 15, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

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2 w. ago Métis National Council Announces National Métis Veterans Gathering in Spring 2026 with Support from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Métis National Council is proud to announce funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support a National Métis Veteran Gathering.   President Victoria Pruden emphasized how essential this dialogue and funding is to Métis Veterans and their families. “This funding is crucial to facilitate […]

Society

2 w. ago Winnipeg sewage treatment plant gets millions from feds for ongoing upgrades

Winnipeg MP Terry Duguid announced $150 million in funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure fund Monday morning.

Economics

2 w. ago E3 Lithium Receives Up To $4.7 Million Investment from the Government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that it has been conditionally approved for contribution funding of up to $4.7 million in a non-repayable investment from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). This strategic funding […]

Economics

3 w. ago How Canada plans to use Russian cash to help fund Ukraine’s war effort

A new idea has emerged in G7 capitals in recent years — using the cash in frozen Russian accounts, or interest earned on those accounts, to help fund Ukraine's defence.

Other

4 w. ago Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada

A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some of its Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Totally Tropical in both its rollerball and continuous spray formats due to monoglyme _ also known […]

Society