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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19

Top Headlines

Main Stories

CBSA Issues Travel Tips Ahead of Easter

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released travel advice for those crossing into Canada over the Easter long weekend. The agency expects high traffic and advises early travel to avoid delays. Travellers are reminded to have documentation ready and declare all goods. Personal exemptions apply to returning residents, with potential surtaxes on certain U.S. goods. Visitors can bring gifts unwrapped for inspection. Advance Declaration is encouraged for air travelers. The CBSA emphasizes readiness and transparency to expedite border processing.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Provincial Announcements

Nova Scotia Stampede Receives Funding

Nova Scotia announced $150,000 funding for the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede and $550,000 for portable bleachers, boosting local tourism.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.novascotia.ca

Inclusive Community Grants in Ontario

Ontario's Inclusive Community Grants Program announced 18 new projects enhancing accessibility in communities across the province.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Mona Fortier Promotes CanadaStrong Pass

MP Mona Fortier highlights the CanadaStrong Pass, offering free gallery access and reduced VIA Rail fares for youth.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Irek Kusmierczyk Supports Local Businesses

MP Irek Kusmierczyk visits Café Amor and Art, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Julie Dzerowicz Celebrates CanadaStrong Pass

MP Julie Dzerowicz celebrates the CanadaStrong Pass, enhancing youth's ability to explore and support local economies.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• Vancouver Hotel Policy: Policy to boost hotel development in Vancouver.
• Tofino, B.C. Anti-Tourism Lesson: Tofino offers a lesson in tourism sustainability.
• WorldMark by Wyndham: Hiking concierge program in national parks.