Policy & Public Interest

The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.

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Nov 08, 2024, 10:27 ET Food Basics workers achieve wage increases and job protections in new contract

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Food Basics have ratified a new five-year contract containing significant wage improvements, pension and benefit enhancements, and better job protections against automation. "In an age where grocery giants are making very healthy profits and more Canadians turn to discount grocery stores like Food Basics to put food on their table, grocery workers...

Nov 08, 2024, 08:17 ET Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves vital urban habitat in St. John's

Public and private collaboration ensures long-term protection of Empire Avenue wetlands ST. JOHN'S, NL, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the acquisition of vital urban...

Nov 07, 2024, 21:31 ET Canada and Haida Nation mark royal assent of legislation recognizing the Haida Nation's inherent rights of governance and self-determination

OTTAWA, ON, Unceded Algonquin Traditional Territory, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Council of the Haida Nation and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honorable Gary Anandasangaree, issued the...

Nov 07, 2024, 13:00 ET CNO releases 2024 Nursing Statistics Report

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has released its Nursing Statistics Report 2024 and updated the Nursing Data Dashboard, providing the latest data on nursing in...

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Nov 20, 2024, 20:22 ET Media Advisory - Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024, 17:00 ET Media Advisory - Prime Minister's itinerary for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024, 16:42 ET Notice - RIOT PLATFORMS, INC v BITFARMS LTD, File No. 2024-11

Nov 20, 2024, 15:48 ET Decision Notice - CIRO Sanctions John Viron

Decision Notice - CIRO Sanctions John Viron

Nov 20, 2024, 15:30 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Minister Holland to take part in the Canada Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024

Nov 20, 2024, 15:00 ET Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for National Child Day

Nov 20, 2024, 14:41 ET Statement - Minister of Transport issues statement on the Canadian National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

Nov 20, 2024, 14:08 ET Biden Administration's Approval of Landmine Use by Ukraine Undermines International Norms and Civilian Safety

Biden Administration's Approval of Landmine Use by Ukraine Undermines International Norms and Civilian Safety

Nov 20, 2024, 14:04 ET CFA Montréal and JA Québec join forces to support financial literacy among young people

CFA Montréal and JA Québec join forces to support financial literacy among young people

Nov 20, 2024, 13:55 ET Miawpukek First Nation improves fire safety with new $5 million fire hall in the community

Miawpukek First Nation improves fire safety with new $5 million fire hall in the community
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Nov 04, 2024, 14:42 ET New Route Relief Program on Highway 407 ETR to enhance accessibility for low-income drivers

Program offers monthly free travel on Highway 407 ETR to eligible low-income households in Ontario TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, 407 ETR announced a new Route Relief Program for low-income...

Oct 09, 2024, 13:02 ET CPKC unveils 2024 Holiday Train schedule and artist lineup

Oct 30, 2024, 11:00 ET MONA AND ASH SINGH DONATE $10 MILLION TO IGNITE WELLNESS, BUILD NEW HOSPITAL AT TRILLIUM HEALTH PARTNERS

Oct 22, 2024, 06:52 ET Health Canada Approves First and Only Oral Targeted Treatment for Brain Cancer

Oct 23, 2024, 14:31 ET RBC Royal Bank announces change to prime rate

Nov 13, 2024, 07:00 ET COCA-COLA HOLIDAY CARAVAN RETURNS TO LIGHT UP CANADA AND CELEBRATE ACTS OF KINDNESS IN SEARCH OF CANADA'S KINDEST COMMUNITY

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