politics
Michael Higgins: Carney’s expropriation plan for Alto creates second-class citizens
Michael Higgins criticizes Mark Carney's plan to expropriate land for Alto, arguing it creates 'second-class citizens' and contradicts stated commitments to Indigenous rights and dialogue.
David Clement: Banning flavoured vapes harms adults and does little for youth
David Clement argues that the federal government's prolonged delay in implementing a ban on flavoured vapes is misguided, suggesting it will negatively impact adult smokers and be ineffective in curbing youth vaping.
Minister Hodgson marks milestone in Canada and Poland’s energy and economic security partnership
Minister Hodgson has announced a significant advancement in the energy and economic security partnership between Canada and Poland, underscoring the strengthening bilateral ties.
In Saudi Arabia, Carney hails new ‘phase’ as bad blood with Canada vanishes
Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his enthusiasm as Saudi Arabia played Canada's national anthem, signaling an apparent thaw in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Government of Canada supports inclusive volunteer recruitment and strengthens water and shoreline search and rescue response in Saskatchewan
The Government of Canada is providing approximately $1.15 million to the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV) for two projects aimed at enhancing volunteer recruitment and strengthening water and shoreline search and rescue capabilities in Saskatchewan.
Indigenous lobster fishing: N.S. judge says dispute must be handled by Ottawa
A Nova Scotia judge has ruled that the federal government must address the ongoing dispute over Indigenous lobster fishing rights, stating the matter is not for the courts to resolve.
‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney received an engraved handgun as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a meeting.
‘Lecturing’ other countries is ‘ineffective,’ Carney says in Saudi Arabia
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney stated that lecturing other countries on their human rights records is an ineffective approach, speaking in Saudi Arabia.
Trump’s forced labour tariffs have ‘no basis,’ Canadian government says
The Canadian government has stated that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration related to forced labour have no factual basis, while reaffirming its commitment to collaborating with the United States to eliminate forced labour in global supply chains.
Liberals refuse to provide proof of Carney’s NATO defence spending claims
The office of Canada's Finance Minister has declined to provide data supporting claims that Canada will reach four per cent of GDP in defence spending by 2030, despite assertions made by Minister Carney.
Ottawa blames ‘unclear’ guidance for ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship recalls
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stated that unclear guidance led to approximately 100 individuals being asked to surrender their citizenship certificates. This action followed a 'routine review' which identified potentially insufficient supporting documentation for their citizenship applications.
Ottawa expands green home retrofit program for low-income Canadians
The federal government is expanding its green home retrofit program, previously known as the Canada Greener Homes Grant, to include low-income Canadians. The program, initially launched in 2021, had lapsed in 2024.
‘Something’ led to ‘lost Canadian’ citizenship recalls, minister says
An unknown number of Canadians have been asked to surrender their proof of citizenship due to an unspecified issue, according to Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
Ottawa reverses some orders for ‘lost Canadians’ to surrender certificates
The Government of Canada has reversed some orders requiring "lost Canadians" to surrender their citizenship certificates, with some individuals now receiving confirmation that their citizenship claims are valid.
Are Ebola travel restrictions necessary? PHAC, health experts disagree
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and some health experts are at odds over the necessity of travel restrictions to prevent the spread of Ebola, with some experts aligning with the WHO's stance that such measures are largely ineffective.
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is defending her government's spending commitments, even as the province's finance minister has indicated that these promises may exceed the allocated $250 million budget.