Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Claims deadline approaching for residential school Day Scholars
For years, they've been left out but now thousands who attended residential schools as Day Scholars are entitled to compensation and the deadline for submissions is quickly approaching. Day Scholars a...
Sep 25, 2023
Zelenskyy, accompanied by Trudeau, greets cheering crowd of supporters in Toronto
A large crowd of members of the Ukrainian community and politicians welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, with a standing ovation when they walked into a Canad...
Sep 23, 2023
Canada-India tensions spell trouble for trade growth, investment: business leaders
The escalating tension between Canada and India is jeopardizing delicate trade and investment relationships that the two sides have been working for years to advance, business leaders said. On Monday,...
Sep 22, 2023
'Bright side of history': Zelenskyy says Canada's help has saved thousands of lives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Canada and Canadians for standing with his country and his people in a war against Russia that he says he only one possible conclusion. "Life and justic...
Sep 22, 2023
Conservative critics say eliminating the carbon tax for on-farm uses would save producers close to $1 billion
Two Conservative critics have said removing the federal carbon tax on on-farm uses of natural gas and propane would save producers $978 million between now and 2030. The numbers are contained in a sta...
Sep 21, 2023
Freeland introduces bill to remove GST off rental developments, amend competition law
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced legislation Thursday morning that would remove GST charges from new rental developments and update the country's competition law. Prime Minister Justin Tr...
Sep 21, 2023
Should the federal government be blamed for the rising food costs?
Food prices continue to remain high across the country, but who's to blame for this? There's been lots of finger-pointing with the federal government criticizing large retailers and the Retail Council...
Sep 18, 2023
Advocates praise GST removal for new apartment builds but want provinces and cities to follow suit
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)--The federal government's news on removing the GST for new apartment builds...
Sep 18, 2023
Inflation hits Canada's prisons, inmates receive support to pay for canteen items
The high cost of living has affected households across the country, and that does not exclude the inmates serving time at the country's federal institutions.Responding to an information request from p...
Sep 08, 2023
One Arrow celebrates opening of new conference centre and cultural camp
One Arrow First Nation Chief Janine Baldhead says the opening of a new conference centre and cultural Camp represents a great opportunity for the community and surrounding area.Well over 100 people tu...
Sep 05, 2023