The U.S. Department of Treasury has announced that the new electric vehicle credit program, which allows consumers to apply their tax incentive at the point of sale, has been a success in its first month of implementation. The program has distributed $135 million to car dealers since January 1, 2024,...
EU Commission seeks public feedback on banning BPA in food packaging
The EU Commission has launched a four-week public consultation on a draft regulation that aims to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials, such as plastic and coated packaging, printing inks, and adhesives. The proposal is based on the latest scientific assessment by...
Trudeau to Host Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Ottawa on Wednesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan to Ottawa on Wednesday, for his seventh visit to Canada since he became the monarch in 1999. The two leaders will discuss the peace and security situation in the Middle East, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the...
Nvidia CEO Urges Countries to Build Their Own AI Infrastructure
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on every country to have its own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, saying that it is essential for economic development and cultural preservation. Huang made the remarks at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Monday, where he also defended AI as a safe and...
Canada Invests $89 Million in Dairy, Poultry and Egg Processors
Canada’s Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced a new fund of up to $89 million to support 49 projects in the dairy, poultry and egg processing sectors. The fund, which is part of the government’s commitment to compensate the supply-managed sectors for the impacts of recent trade agreements, will...