Source Feed: Ottawa Citizen
Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: March 9, 2026 - 00:01
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Cuts to IRCC set to download asylum housing costs onto cities like Ottawa
March 9, 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to off-load housing costs of asylum seekers to municipalities, including the possible future operating costs of a reception centre in Ottawa, according a new report. Read More
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The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect on Wednesday.
April 1, 2026 - 17:57 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A fire-suppression mission became a rescue mission after a firefighter discovered three people while trying to navigate a smoke-filled hallway of a high-rise apartment building, an Ottawa court heard on Wednesday. Read More
April 1, 2026 - 17:53 | Paula Tran | Ottawa Citizen
The federal public safety minister's office says more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared, far short of the 136,000 the government had budgeted for. The uptake combined with hurdles for the next stage are raising questions about whether the program will accomplish the government's goal of abolishing assault-style firearms in Canada.
April 1, 2026 - 17:51 | | CBC News - Canada
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