President Donald Trump hasn’t closed U.S. borders indefinitely starting July 1, as viral TikTok posts warned. Presidents have the authority to close the border, but it has to be under emergency The prime minister’s incoming chief of staff and two doctors who led Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic are among 83 appointments to the Order of Canada, being announced today by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. The list includes Marc-André Blanchard, who takes over in July as Prime Minister Mark The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is set to roll out the new GST payment with an increase on July 4, 2025 to millions of eligible Canadian taxpayers, including temporary residents, international students, and refugees. This non-taxable payment, designed to offset the costs of goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST), is a lifeline for low- and moderate-income individuals and Political, health leaders among more than 80 new appointees to the Order of Canada By: Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Posted: 7:00 AM CDT Monday, Jun. 30, 2025 Last Modified: 9:46 AM CDT A total of 83 people were named to the Order of Canada, announced Monday, including Canada's former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre. Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians. The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Presented by the governor general, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Six Dal alumni were amongst the 83 new appointments being celebrated on Canada Day 2025 (pictured top left then clockwise). Six Nova Scotians have joined the Order of Canada in 2025. Photo by Office of the Governor General Six Nova Scotians became members of the Order of Canada on Monday. CRA Benefit Payments Increase 2025: As July 2025 approaches, Canadians across the country are gearing up for a financial boost from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). With the cost of living continuing to challenge household budgets—think soaring rent, grocery bills, and utility costs—the CRA is set to roll out five key benefit payments with increased amounts starting in July. These payments Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes and authors. The list includes two new companions, 19 officers and Find out the full order of play and complete schedule for day 4 of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, taking place from 30 June-13 July. The ceremony will be part of the Canada Day noon celebration at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Order of Canada is the country’s highest civilian honour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025. The Canadian Press The Order of Canada is the country’s highest civilian honour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025. Governor General Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes and writers. There are two new companions — the highest level of the Order of Canada and that honour goes to: W. Ford Doolittle, a molecular biologist from Halifax, and former politician and business leader John Manley. A total of 19 officers have been New recipients of the Order of Canada are announced twice annually, on January 1 and July 1. In the year following the announcement, recipients will be invited to receive their insignia at an investiture ceremony, over which the governor general will preside. June 30, 2025 OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members. One appointment is a promotion within the Order, and another represents an honorary appointment. Find out the full order of play and complete schedule for day 5 of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, taking place from 30 June-13 July. Actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin will both be invested as officers of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. List of appointees: Order of Canada, Canada Day National Noon Ceremony - July 1, 2025 Officers Heather Rankin, O.C. Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Heather Rankin is a singer and songwriter, and esteemed member of the award-winning band The Rankin Family. Her solo albums and performances have inspired fans from coast to coast to coast. An impressive day of tennis is coming this Friday, July 4th, at Wimbledon 2025, with the third round matches in the bottom half of the men's draw and the top half of the women's draw.
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