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On May 4, 2022, the Department of National Defence announced delays in the Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (SAR) project. The CC295 Kingfisher fleet of aircraft, that will eventually replace existing SAR aircraft, still require significant work, tests, and trials before entering into Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) service. As a result, Initial Operational Capability (IOC) has been delayed from 2022 to 2025-2026.
The new fleet of modern aircraft is equipped with technologically advanced systems and will be able to perform in Canada’s harsh search and rescue environment; one of the most challenging and diverse landscapes in the world.
Note: All questions related to Initial and Full Operational Capabilities, capability gap, security, interoperability requirements and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), create a sustainable marine sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Note: Questions on budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to responsible ministers, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard or the Minister of National Defence, as appropriate
The UCI Road World Championships is an 8-day event that will attract over 1,000 athletes from over 75 countries as well as more than 5,000 team members, officials, and other guests. The projected economic impact for the province of Quebec will be over $170 million and more than $210 million for Canada.
The event will be led by the organizing committee Mondiaux Montréal 2026 in collaboration with the UCI, Cycling Canada and the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes. Financial assistance will be provided by the Governments of Canada and Quebec, the City of Montréal and Tourisme Montréal.
What the CBSA and RCMP are doing to work with United States Customs and Border Protection to combat smuggling routes through the United States to Canada and vice versa with a focus on Roxham Road.
Recent media article reports the existence of unofficial Chinese police stations across five continents, in including Canada, that are intimidating and harassing Chinese nationals living in Canada.
Can unvaccinated Temporary Foreign Workers leave Canada on commercial flights?
while working in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
ACOA has filed a statement of claim seeking a judgment against Ben Eoin Golf Club Limited, the recipient of financial assistance, and 3324714 Nova Scotia Limited, the purchaser of the golf course assets, for the recovery of a debt due to ACOA. The companies have filed a statement of defence.
On April 22, 2022, a number of Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) projects were announced in PEI. Subsequent media coverage primarily focused on one of the recipients, the PEI Premier’s partner, who owns and operates Storybook Adventures and Nature Retreat Inc. Following the media coverage and criticism raised in the PEI Legislature, media reported that the funding recipient indicated they would decline the ACOA contribution. Contract was formally cancelled as of September 8, 2022.
In January 2021, the Government of Canada approved the launch of two Calls for Proposals (CFP) providing up to $39M in funding for projects that benefit vulnerable communities under two themes: Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth and Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People.