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Open Work Permit and other measures for Vulnerable Workers
CP24 has published an article on Canadian Security Intelligence Service’ (CSIS) warning that the Israel-Hamas war has led to a spike in violent rhetoric from extremist actors.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Crown-owned building portfolio (excluding housing) is achieving results in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and towards becoming net-zero carbon, in response to the Greening Government Strategy. The department is also achieving results toward zero plastic waste.
Questions have been raised in the past on the level of postal service in rural communities and on the moratorium on rural post office closures. On February 6, 2024, the Government Operations and Estimates Committee passed a motion to study the decline of rural postal services
On May 3, 2024, Canada Post Corporation released its Annual Report and recorded a loss before tax of $748 million for 2023. Canada Post’s mandate is to be financially self-sufficient and it is striving for ways to do that while facing continued challenges of lower revenue and volume trends. Canada Post continues to provide Canadians with affordable postal rates.
Global Affairs Canada's 2023 annual merchandise trade report was published on April 30. It analyzes Canada's trade performance at a detailed product and country level.
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In fiscal year 2024–25, what are the plans and priorities of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to ensure economic growth and prosperity for Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its May 2024 Economic Outlook.