Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...
21h ago
James Smith Chief candidate focused on community safety and creating better life for youth
A man who aspires to lead the community of James Smith First Nation, says that following the massive stabbing rampage in 2022 that left 11 people dead and 17 injured, there has been a call for change....
Mar 25, 2024
Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada
The federal government says people who managed to escape the Gaza Strip no longer qualify for a special program to reunite with extended family members in Canada if they didn't finish the application ...
Mar 21, 2024
Poilievre dangles 'carbon tax election' as Liberal MPs ask critics for a better idea
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to plunge Canada into a "carbon tax election" as Liberal MPs struggle to defend the government's signature climate policy against growing backlash. ...
Mar 20, 2024
'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures
The federal auditor general is "completely discouraged" to see so little improvement to substandard housing in First Nations over the past two decades, a new report says.Karen Hogan also looked at the...
Mar 19, 2024
Union says 8-year-old Phoenix pay system still full of glitches and affecting families
The union that represents federal correctional officers says ongoing issues with the Phoenix payroll system are affecting members' ability to pay bills and mortgages.The Phoenix pay system was launche...
Mar 18, 2024
Trina Miller named NDP candidate for Batoche in next election
The Saskatchewan NDP has named the candidate that will represent Batoche in the next provincial election. Trina Miller was voted in Saskatchewan New Democrat members in a nomination on Sunday."I am ho...
Mar 18, 2024
MPs set to give tributes to former prime minister Brian Mulroney in House of Commons
Members of Parliament are returning to the House of Commons today, where they're expected to offer tributes to Brian Mulroney. The former prime minister died in Florida on Feb. 29 at age 84. His caske...
Mar 18, 2024
ISC to run financial audit on FSIN
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) plans to conduct a financial audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).In a letter sent to the leadership of FSIN and obtained by paNOW, ISC said ...
Mar 17, 2024
MPs to question main contractor on ArriveCan app at House committee
MPs will have another chance to question the people behind the main contract for the ArriveCan app at a House committee meeting today.This will mark the third time GC Strategies partner Kristian Firth...
Mar 13, 2024