OTTAWA- Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, while celebrating Tamil Heritage Month, said: “We join Tamil communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Tamil Heritage Month. The first Tamils arrived in Canada in 1983, through government measures and policies aimed at helping people flee the decades-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka. For more than 40 years, …
Calgary – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, working with the Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta, a joint force operation between the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA and Calgary Police Service, seized 189 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial truck seeking entry at the Coutts port of entry on Nov. 13, 2024. The drugs …
Ottawa – The Department of Finance Canada announced the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2025. The following changes to limits and rates will be taking effect as of January 1, 2025: The ceiling for capital cost allowances (CCA) for Class 10.1 passenger vehicles will be increased from $37,000 to $38,000, before tax, …
Ontario – Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario has announced 29 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2024. Since its creation in 1986, over 903 individuals have been recognized with the province’s highest civilian honour for their extraordinary contributions. The 2024 Order of Ontario appointees will be invested by Her Honour …
Ontario – The following legislation, regulation and fee changes will be in effect January 1, 2025. They are listed by responsible ministry. Ministry of the Attorney General To streamline government processes, Ontario is bringing amendments to the Legislation Act, 2006 into force on January 1, 2025. The amendments mean that only an Order in Council (OIC) is needed to bring a statute …
A Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning left one person dead and seven injured. The FBI and Las Vegas police are investigating the incident, which occurred near the hotel’s glass entrance doors, raising serious questions about the circumstances. Details of the Incident •The explosion happened at 8:40 a.m. and involved a 2024 Tesla …
A Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning left one person dead and seven injured. The FBI and Las Vegas police are investigating the incident, which occurred near the hotel’s glass entrance doors, raising serious questions about the circumstances. Details of the Incident •The explosion happened at 8:40 a.m. and involved a 2024 Tesla …
Ottawa – The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) is a sport funding program that contributes to the pursuit of excellence. AAP support seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with preparing for and participating in international sport and assists high-performance Canadian athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances. NEW: The 2023 …
Ottawa – It’s never too late to start saving. Knowing you have money set aside might help you feel more prepared. Start by setting a small, achievable goal. Celebrate when you meet that goal – every bit helps! If you struggle to save, some financial institutions and community resources offer saving tools and tips to help. Why emergency funds are …
Ottawa – Health Canada has amended the Natural Health Products Regulations. For more information and to access the supporting Labelling of Natural Health Products guidance document, visit What’s new: Natural and non-prescription health products. (PDF Version – 290 K) Foreword Guidance documents are meant to provide assistance to industry and health care practitioners on how to comply with governing statutes and regulations. Guidance …
