Tag Archives: Federal Politics
FSIN, MN-S react to new cabinet members
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) offered their take Wednesday on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's major cabinet shuffle.A majority of portfolios...
Jul 27, 2023
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute
The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest developm...
Jul 21, 2023
Foreign interference shows need for Canada to get serious on media literacy: advocate
As federal parties craft the scope of a possible inquiry into foreign interference, Canada's media-literacy charity argues governments and schools need to do a better job of preventing citizens from b...
Jul 16, 2023
Ottawa unveils pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who have fled to Canada
The federal government is announcing details of a long-awaited pathway for Ukrainians to seek permanent residency in Canada starting this fall.Ottawa says those who have fled Russia's illegal invasion...
Jul 15, 2023
Prime Minister Trudeau heads to NATO summit, where leaders face critical decisions
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the NATO leaders' summit in Lithuania this week, where Canada is likely to play a larger-than-usual role in two critical discussions: the alliance'...
Jul 09, 2023
Feds funding new state-of-the-art biorefinery for forest sector in Carrot River
The federal government is allocating $10 million to set up a state-of-the-art biorefinery in Carrot River to help the forest sector become more efficient and reduce emissions.The funding is part of th...
Jul 07, 2023
RCMP musical ride coming to James Smith Cree Nation
The RCMP's Musical Ride performs in up to 50 communities across Canada each year, and later this month one of those stops will include James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).The performance will take place on...
Jul 07, 2023
Community, Indigenous drug rehab programs across West get $20M in federal funds
Dozens of community and Indigenous groups across Western Canada will share $20 million in federal funding to boost the mental health and drug awareness, treatment and rehabilitation services they offe...
Jul 07, 2023
Sask. business owner among those opposed to potential changes for natural health products
Those in the natural health food industry are gravely concerned over proposed changes they said could shutter many businesses.As part of Bill C-47 which looks to amend legislation laid out in the 2023...
Jul 04, 2023
Largest grocers making more on food sales: competition watchdog
Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog has found.In a highly anticipated study released Tuesday, th...
Jun 27, 2023