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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Feb 06, 2025, 13:20 ET U.S. Lumber Coalition Comments on British Columbia Creation of 'Advisory Council' to Counter U.S. Trade Law Enforcement Duties

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- Reports indicate that the B.C. Minister of Forests has created an "Advisory Council" to develop strategies for combating U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties. These duties are in place as a result of repeated findings by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission that Canada's egregious ongoing dumping practices and...

Feb 06, 2025, 11:14 ET Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami -- Ensuring Inuit voices guide federal decisions

IQALUIT, NU, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic...

Feb 05, 2025, 12:13 ET Unifor urges Canada's grocers to prioritize made in Canada goods

TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor is urging Canada's largest grocery stores, owned by Empire, Loblaw and Metro, to prioritize the purchasing and promotion of made in Canada products in response to...
“To me, Anti-Bullying Day is about recognizing the power our words and actions have on others—and choosing to be good to each other. I’ve always been inspired by the way art can foster connection and understanding without needing words,” said Ottawa-based artist and illustrator, Nevada May. “When my design was selected for this campaign, I was thrilled to know it would be seen across the country, raising awareness and funds for Kids Help Phone."

Feb 05, 2025, 09:27 ET Creating Kindness: Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Unveil Third-Year Shirt Collaboration to Support Youth Mental Health

– Since 2023, the campaign has raised more than $257,000 for Kids Help Phone. – OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger Stores Limited is proud to announce the launch of its three-year...

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09:00 ET Minister Fisher announces funding to help Veterans succeed in careers after service

09:00 ET Media Advisory - The Government of Canada supports minority-language education and second-language instruction

08:30 ET Employers Exploit Trump Tariffs to Undermine Employee Rights: Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru

08:00 ET Ontario's Future at Heart

Ontario's Future at Heart

08:00 ET Did you purchase shares of Aphria Inc. ("Aphria") after January 29, 2018 and hold them until March 23, 2018 and/or December 3, 2018?

08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - PS Drouin to highlight Canada's innovation and technological successes in agriculture/

08:00 ET MEDIA ADVISORY: Hyundai Canada announces $4 million commitment to childhood cancer research

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hyundai Canada announces $4 million commitment to childhood cancer research

07:55 ET Leading Technology Companies and Foundations Back New Initiative to Provide Free, Open-Source Tools for a Safer Internet in the AI Era

Leading Technology Companies and Foundations Back New Initiative to Provide Free, Open-Source Tools for a Safer Internet in the AI Era

07:30 ET Canada Revenue Agency to tax the $2.5 billion small business carbon tax rebate despite decision by the Department of Finance

Canada Revenue Agency to tax the $2.5 billion small business carbon tax rebate despite decision by the Department of Finance

07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Thompson to announce funding for seniors to age in their homes in Manitoba/

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Feb 06, 2025, 13:29 ET Governments of Canada and Quebec Launch Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources

MONTREAL, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Quebec is ideally positioned to seize the generational opportunities ahead in the energy and natural resources space to build a strong, sustainable economy. Today, the...

Jan 20, 2025, 08:00 ET IKEA Canada invests an additional $50M to reduce prices on hundreds more products

Feb 02, 2025, 09:17 ET US tariffs on Canadian aluminium: Major impacts on American workers and consumers

Jan 28, 2025, 03:30 ET Canada's Video Game Industry contributed $5.1 billion to GDP in 2024

Jan 27, 2025, 14:04 ET Toronto Declares Food Insecurity an Emergency: More than 1 in 10 Torontonians Face Hunger as Crisis Grows Beyond Capacity

Feb 02, 2025, 14:49 ET Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States

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