Health
Canada and Northwest Territories renew seven-year health agreement
The renewed agreement commits $51.2 million for territorial health priorities, alongside separate funding for 16 facility projects in 12 communities.
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Government
Canadian ombudsperson urges safeguards in automatic tax filing bill
The watchdog says proposed deemed filing could interrupt benefits and recommends prioritizing pre-filled returns taxpayers can review.
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Ontario announces food safety fund intake starting October 19
A joint $2 million investment will support eligible small agri-food businesses, with applications opening October 19.
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Canadian Army reorganizes around four mission-based formations
The Army says a new structure assigns clearer roles to its high-readiness, domestic operations, support, and training formations.
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BC vessel master fined $30,000 over commercial prawn licence violations
A Nanaimo court imposed the fine and ordered gear forfeited after four convictions tied to 2023 fishing activity.
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Second Harvest CEO calls for better measurement of Canada’s food waste
Lori Nikkel said gaps in measurement and standardisation obscure how food waste is distributed across the supply chain.
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Canadian cattle CEO focuses on getting research adopted on farms
Andrea Brocklebank cited science-based policy, agricultural research and practical knowledge transfer to producers as priorities.
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Xanadu CEO argues for building quantum technology in Canada
Christian Weedbrook discussed a Toronto quantum data-centre plan and company talks over potential public funding.
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Pilitak Enterprises wins construction of Arctic Bay small craft harbour in Nunavut
On 2 October 2026 Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced an investment of over C$77 million in a new small craft harbour at Arctic Bay, Nunavut; the construction contract went to Pilitak Enterprises Ltd. of Iqaluit.
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EllisDon selected to design and build CSC health centre in Dorchester, N.B.
On 29 September 2026 the Government of Canada selected EllisDon to design and build the Correctional Service of Canada’s 155-bed Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, New Brunswick, with a C$58.7 million design-phase contract.
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Sigfusson Northern awarded Webequie Supply Road construction manager contract
On 29 September 2026 the Ontario government said Sigfusson Northern Ltd. has been awarded the construction manager contract for the 107-kilometre Webequie Supply Road, due to open by November 2030. No contract value was disclosed.
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PowerCo Canada selects EllisDon as general contractor for St. Thomas gigafactory
On 24 September 2026 PowerCo Canada selected EllisDon as general contractor for its St. Thomas, Ontario gigafactory; about 60 EllisDon workers are on site, rising to roughly 1,300 at peak. No contract value was disclosed.
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