66 h. ago Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer

TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern Super League and help grow women’s professional soccer in Canada. Ottawa, which has started discussions with the first-year league to assess its needs, says the funding is “to deliver transformative upgrades for facilities used by the league across the country.” […]

Economics

2 d. ago Canada’s 2025 budget lays the track for Calgary–Banff Rail and downtown renewal

The 2025 federal budget, branded as the Canada Strong Budget, renews Canada’s commitment to infrastructure that boosts productivity, strengthens regional economies and reduces emissions. Few projects align more closely with these priorities than the proposed Calgary Airport–Banff Rail, a transformative public-private partnership linking Calgary International Airport, downtown and Banff National Park through low-emission passenger rail. […]

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5 d. ago Saskatoon to see 120 new rental homes built with $38M commitment from feds

The project will see the construction of 120 rental homes in a new development in Saskatoon, with two and three-bedroom units being built.

Economics

1 week ago GCT Welcomes Federal Budget Commitment to Spur Private Investment and Invest in Sustainable Trade Infrastructure

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Container Terminals (GCT) today welcomed the federal government’s Canada Strong 2025 budget and its commitment to strengthening national trade infrastructure through responsible private-sector investment. “Today’s budget reinforces the importance of partnering with industry to build the trade-enabling infrastructure that drives Canada’s economy,” said Eric Waltz, […]

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1 week ago Habitat for Humanity Canada Responds to Federal Budget 2025 with Calls for Clear Commitment to Affordable Homeownership

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Habitat for Humanity Canada welcomes the federal government’s continued investments in housing in Budget 2025, but urges Ottawa to quickly share how these measures will meet Canadians’ aspirations to own a home. The organization looks forward to seeing a Build Canada Homes investment strategy and stresses the […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa launching Stellantis dispute resolution process over Brampton cuts

Industry Minister Melanie Joly faced questions at the House of Commons industry committee on whether federal contracts included definitive protections for Canadian autoworkers.

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2 w. ago Federal funding looms over Canadian athletes as Winter Olympics approach

Canadian athletes enter the home stretch of preparation for the 2026 Winter Games that start in 100 days, but they’ll soon learn whether the organizations that support them can continue to do so. With the federal budget to be tabled Tuesday, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees have asked Ottawa for a $144-million increase in […]

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3 w. ago Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices

OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday the recent changes to the Crown corporation’s mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and remote communities where the post office is a considered a lifeline. Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound announced significant changes to the company’s mandate […]

Politics

3 w. ago IOC recommends no international events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes banned

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The IOC’s executive board issued a statement Wednesday saying it was also ending “any form of dialogue” with Indonesia about hosting future Olympic events. […]

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