50 h. ago 2 people charged after nearly $1 million in drugs seized at Calgary airport

Two people from Calgary have been charged in connection with an alleged plan to smuggle almost a million dollars worth of drugs into Canada following a tip from German police.

Economics

5 d. ago UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts

The head of the United Nations' HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his government's planned cuts in global health funding and foreign aid.

Science

7 d. ago Canadian government invests millions in these 12 Ontario companies

A dozen Ontario companies will collectively get millions in federal government funding as part of the Creative Export Canada Program's Export-Ready Stream.The federal government announced on Friday that it would invest a collective $5.2 million in 23 companies across the country — including 12 based in Ontario — to support creative export projects that could inject export revenue into government coffers.Of the total $5.2 million being allocated to companies nationwide, $2,825,500 of the funding went to Ontario-based companies.Here are the 12 Ontario companies and the funding they will receive in the 2025–2026 fiscal year.Alpaca House Canada Inc. (LATIERRA)Project: Worldwide distribution of premium alpaca knitwear$136,000LATIERRA will establish seasonal showrooms for buyers from the United States, Japan, and France.Apricotton Inc.Project: Apricotton - U.S. Growth Phase 1 (E-commerce)$237,000Apricotton will launch an online shop and a United States Amazon storefr...

Economics

7 d. ago Canadians running out of time to claim part of $4.75M drug settlement

Canadians affected by the prescription drug Rexulti could receive a share of a $4.75-million class-action lawsuit settlement, and claims are now open.The Consumer Law Group announced that on Nov. 12, the Superior Court of Quebec approved a Canada-wide class-action settlement of $4.75 million "that will be used to pay compensation for persons that file valid, timely, and approved claims."The law firm said it will represent Canadians in the claim process and any appeals.The issueLaw firm of Rochon Genova filed a class-action lawsuit against Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. and Lundbeck Canada Inc., and was authorized on Dec. 3, 2021."The class action alleges that Rexulti can cause, contribute, or exacerbate a variety of compulsive behaviours and impulse control disorders, specifically compulsive or pathological gambling, hypersexuality, binge-eating, and uncontrollable shopping," reads the court document.The lawsuit claims that the defenda...

Economics

8 d. ago Deetken Impact Expands Climate Finance Leadership as Canada Joins Inclusive Climate Action Fund

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Deetken Impact, a Canadian impact investment firm, is proud to partner with the Government of Canada and announce their CAD$106 million commitment in the new Inclusive Climate Action Fund (ICAF), a USD$300 million blended finance vehicle that will mobilize capital for climate finance initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). […]

Politics

9 d. ago Repealing blanket rezoning may jeopardize federal funding, suggests city memo to council

Correspondence from last week suggests $129 million earmarked for Calgary has been 'paused' by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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9 d. ago 2025 Year in Rear View: CARFAX Canada Unveils Used Vehicle History Insights for the Year

With Millions of Issues Uncovered, Canadians Urged to Get a CARFAX Canada History Report Before Buying a Used Car LONDON, Ontario — CARFAX Canada reveals its 2025 Year in Rear View1, showcasing trends uncovered from the millions of Vehicle History Reports run over the past year. Key insights shared include accidents, weather-related damage and other […]

Transport

9 d. ago Canadian steel industry's plea to B.C.: U.S. trade war changes everything

Canada's steel industry has lost some 3 million tonnes per year of its U.S. export market, so industry executives are making the case it has more than enough capacity to replace up to 80 per cent of the country's steel imports

Economics

9 d. ago Credit Card Balances Expected to Peak in December with the Holiday Season

1.45 million Canadians missed payments in Q3 Equifax Canada® Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax® Canada’s Q3 Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights shows a renewed rise in missed payments heading into the holidays, with 1.45 million consumers in Canada missing a credit […]

Economics

1 week ago FIRST READING: The hundreds of millions Canada is still spending on ‘gendered’ foreign aid

Millions of dollars every month are sent abroad for “gender-just rice," “gender-responsive climate-smart agriculture” and “gender perspectives in arms control” 

Economics

2 w. ago Esri Canada and Canadian Wildlife Federation Announce Major Boost to Nature

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More students, educators and community groups will gain access to high technology mapping software and nature-based learning to enhance environmental stewardship, thanks to a new partnership between Esri Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). Esri Canada is contributing $1 million in geographic information system (GIS) software […]

Politics

2 w. ago Canada investing more than $500 million in European Space Agency programs

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the government is ramping up its investment in European Space Agency programs by $528.5 million. Joly made the announcement at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference in Ottawa today. She says the investment in ESA programs creates new opportunities for Canada’s own space sector to thrive and build a competitive […]

Economics

2 w. ago Parker: UCeed marks five years of combining philanthropy with funding for community

Powered by philanthropy, UCeed is a venture fund accelerating university and community-based startup companies. Founded five years ago, it funds, trains, mentors and supports companies during the critical transitions between innovation demonstration and commercialization. The largest university-based investment fund of its kind in Canada, UCeed is celebrating a milestone with $30 million under management. A […]

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3 w. ago Conservatives demand probe into Ottawa’s loss of $20M in pharmaceutical products

OTTAWA — Conservative health critic Dan Mazier said Thursday he intends to ask for a committee investigation to find out how the Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20-million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national emergency stockpile. The loss was mentioned as a single line item in the 2025 public accounts, the […]

Economics

3 w. ago The Air Canada Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants

Requests must be submitted by a Canadian registered charity Grants applications will close December 31, 2025 In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation disbursed $1.6 million in support of 38 projects supporting children MONTRÉAL, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Air Canada Foundation is excited to welcome applications to its annual grant program. Through this […]

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3 w. ago Health Canada won’t explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year because of what it calls a “temperature deviation.” The figure was reported in the 2025 public accounts but Health Canada refuses to say what was lost, citing national security implications. In a […]

Economics

3 w. ago Liberal MP wants federal aid, permanent residency for foreigners at risk of deportation

There are three million million foreigners in Canada on valid or expired permits.

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3 w. ago What happens when youth, even children, are tasked as caregivers?

There are an estimated 1.5 million youth, young adults and teenagers caring for loved ones in Canada. Few people know they exist.

Transport

4 w. ago Ottawa a dépensé près de 2 millions dans la contestation de la loi 21

On ignore encore quand la Cour suprême tiendra ses audiences sur cette loi québécoise.

Economics

4 w. ago Contract awarded to study feasibility of Hwy. 401 tunnel: Report

WSP Canada Inc. recently awarded contract with province spending $9.1 million for feasibility study on project

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