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Author: Catherine Morrison
Publication Date: January 21, 2026 - 07:05
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Watchdog warns that the ‘whistle-blowing regime’ is at risk, urges funding
January 21, 2026
Canada’s integrity watchdog has issued an urgent funding request to the federal government warning the “whistle-blowing regime” is at risk.
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada Harriet Solloway sent a letter to Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali last week asking for a one-time injection of $6.7-million and around $14.3-million in additional funding per year.
The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved creating a new funding stream within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP) to support community‑led waste avoidance, reduction and reuse projects. Starting this year, the new stream would provide up to $102,000 each year, doubling the total annual funding available to community environmental initiatives across Ottawa.
The new funding stream will help more local organizations launch projects that reduce waste at the source and promote repair and reuse. Examples of eligible community‑led projects include...
February 17, 2026 - 11:48 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa



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