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Canada Proposes Defence Bank to G7 for SME Financing Support — Canada to Lobby G7 Nations to Join New Defence Bank, Foreign Minister Says

Canada Proposes Defence Bank to G7 for SME Financing Support

Canada proposes a Defence Bank to G7, aiming to support SMEs with financing amid global military demand.

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 26, 2026 — 4 min read

Yukon Energy Crisis Spurs Call for Federal Billions to Upgrade Grids — Aerial view of Whitehorse, Yukon, showing snow-covered buildings and distant mountains.

Yukon Energy Crisis Spurs Call for Federal Billions to Upgrade Grids

Daily News Yukon

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 26, 2026 — 4 min read

Ontario Removes HST on New Homes Under $1M, Boosting Housing Starts — An "Open House" sign in front of a modern home in Ontario, reflecting the new HST rebate policy.

Ontario Removes HST on New Homes Under $1M, Boosting Housing Starts

Daily News Ontario

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 25, 2026 — 4 min read

Canada Faces Shortage of 1,500 Air Traffic Controllers Amid Retirements — Air traffic controllers at work in a Canadian control tower, managing flight operations.

Canada Faces Shortage of 1,500 Air Traffic Controllers Amid Retirements

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 25, 2026 — 4 min read

Nova Scotia Schools Recorded 23,822 Physical Violence Incidents in Eight Months

Nova Scotia schools documented 23,822 physical violence incidents and 25,307 cases of insubordination from September 2024 to May 2025. FOI data reveals Halifax accounts for nearly half of all provincial incidents.

Government Files Nova Scotia

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 26, 2026 — 7 min read

Inside CBSA's Billion-Dollar Property Portfolio: From 1920s Border Posts to Modern Holding Centres

ATI records reveal CBSA operates hundreds of properties across Canada worth billions, including a BC Immigration Holding Centre valued at nearly $179 million.

Government Files

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 24, 2026 — 6 min read

Ontario Premier Uses Powers to Expand Billy Bishop Airport, Bypass Laws — Aerial view of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, in the background.

Ontario Premier Uses Powers to Expand Billy Bishop Airport, Bypass Laws

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport, bypassing Toronto's control, promising cheaper flights and more routes.

Daily News Ontario

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 23, 2026 — 4 min read

Niagara Border Guard, Truck Driver Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Drug Bust — Vehicles lined up at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge border crossing in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Niagara Border Guard, Truck Driver Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Drug Bust

Niagara drug bust leads to charges against border guard and truck driver, involving millions in opium and cannabis.

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 23, 2026 — 3 min read

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Canadian Gardening Zones: Planting Schedules and Start Dates — Illustrated view of a raised garden bed with growing tomato plants and lush lettuce.

Canadian Gardening Zones: Planting Schedules and Start Dates

Canadian gardening zones guide. Planting schedules, start dates, and what to plant in Canada by zone.

Canadian Guides

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 20, 2026 — 15 min read

Best Portable Grills for Camping: Must-Have Picks in Canada — A portable grill in use at a scenic camping spot in Canada, with food being cooked on the grill.

Best Portable Grills for Camping: Must-Have Picks in Canada

Gas, charcoal and fire pit grills rated for Canadian camping — from $23 to $242. Picks for fire bans, wind, and cold weather.

Canadian Guides

Julia Higgs

Julia Higgs

Mar 19, 2026 — 18 min read

Best Portable Air Conditioners in Canada: A Sizing, Efficiency, and Installation Guide for Condos, Apartments, and Small Homes — Portable air conditioner with hose vented through a window in a cozy living room.

Best Portable Air Conditioners in Canada: A Sizing, Efficiency, and Installation Guide for Condos, Apartments, and Small Homes

Best portable air conditioner Canada guide: compare sizing, efficiency, noise, and hose types for apartments and homes. Read revie

Canadian Guides

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 16, 2026 — 12 min read

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Alberta Closes Calgary and Lethbridge Supervised Consumption Sites by June — A person stands near the entrance of Calgary’s Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, next to a needle drop box.

Alberta Closes Calgary and Lethbridge Supervised Consumption Sites by June

Alberta closes Calgary's only supervised consumption site by June, risking increased overdoses and public drug use.

Daily News Alberta

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 22, 2026 — 4 min read

Canadian Military Members Remain in U.S., Not Deployed to Persian Gulf — Canadian and U.S. military personnel gather under a U.S. Air Force aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base.

Canadian Military Members Remain in U.S., Not Deployed to Persian Gulf

Canadian Armed Forces stay in U.S., not Gulf, as 35 troops remain with U.S. Air Force amid Iran tensions.

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 21, 2026 — 4 min read

East Vancouver Home Invasion Leads to Kidnapping Charges for Two Men — Vancouver Police officers on patrol, related to the East Vancouver home invasion incident.

East Vancouver Home Invasion Leads to Kidnapping Charges for Two Men

East Vancouver home invasion leads to kidnapping charges for two men, aged 26 and 24, after a police chase and arrest.

Daily News British Columbia

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 21, 2026 — 3 min read

Ottawa Federal Departments Plan to Cut 12,000 Jobs by 2026-27 — The exterior of a Canadian federal building in Ottawa, featuring the national flag prominently displayed.

Ottawa Federal Departments Plan to Cut 12,000 Jobs by 2026-27

Ottawa plans to cut 12,000 federal jobs by 2026-27, impacting services and efficiency across multiple departments.

The Canada Report Staff

Mar 21, 2026 — 4 min read