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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Aug 21, 2025, 09:00 ET What every first-time traveller should know

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Travelling outside Canada for the first time, whether you're going by yourself or in a group, can be an exciting, but nerve-racking experience. Visiting new countries and encountering different cultures for the first time can be a challenge, let alone navigating massive international airports on your own. To help you ease into international travel and stay safe...

Aug 20, 2025, 14:25 ET Striking Unifor members at Toromont reject forced 'last offer' vote by 87%

BRADFORD, ON, Aug. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 112 members at Toromont Industries in Bradford, Ont. rejected an Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) directed vote that was forced by the company,...

Aug 20, 2025, 06:00 ET Back-to-School: Hunger Hits Classrooms Across Canada

TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - As thousands of students are heading back to class, a harsh reality emerges: Breakfast Club of Canada, the country's largest school food provider, is witnessing a...

Aug 19, 2025, 10:27 ET Forests Canada and Cariboo Carbon to plant 2.3 million trees in areas devastated by wildfires

From seed to survival to sustainability, Forests Canada has proudly built the infrastructure and network needed to conserve, restore, and grow Canada's forests to sustain life and communities today...

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15:00 ET Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure raises over $18 million

Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure raises over $18 million

10:00 ET Canada honours its top educators with the Prime Minister's Awards

09:41 ET Muskowekwan First Nation Celebrates Opening of New Water Treatment Plant

09:35 ET Governor General to recognize remarkable military achievements during an honours ceremony

09:03 ET Office of the Fire Marshal Warns Ontarians of Growing Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks During Fire Prevention Week

Office of the Fire Marshal Warns Ontarians of Growing Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 04, 2025, 18:32 ET Unifor rallies to Protect Canadian Jobs in Brampton

Unifor rallies to Protect Canadian Jobs in Brampton

Oct 04, 2025, 17:00 ET Canada invests to strengthen critical minerals supply chains in Quebec

Oct 04, 2025, 09:43 ET Statement - Ministers Alty, Gull-Masty, Chartrand, and Valdez issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

Oct 04, 2025, 09:00 ET Message from the Governor General on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People

Oct 03, 2025, 19:21 ET Pistachio Raw recalled due to Salmonella

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