Party leaders focus policy pitches on rent control, addictions treatment
OTTAWA -- The NDP promised to protect tenants through national rent control while the Conservatives focused their campaign trail message on addictions treatment Sunday.
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Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs
Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs
Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
Carney detours federal election campaign to deal with Trump's auto tariffs
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carney detours federal election campaign to deal with Trump's auto tariffs
OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Liberals and Conservatives campaign in Quebec, NDP proposes tax measures
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec, while the NDP rolls out its tax plan.Under the plan put forward by NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, anyone making less than $177,882 would not pay taxes on the first $19,500 they earn, saving them about $505 annually.
Liberals and Conservatives campaign in Quebec, NDP proposes tax measures
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec, while the NDP rolls out its tax plan.
Liberals and Conservatives taking their federal election campaigns to Quebec
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec.
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests. The survey, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, reports that 44 per cent of decided voters surveyed would vote Liberal in the upcoming election, ahead of...
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests.
Premiers meet with PM Mark Carney, call for end to internal trade barriers
OTTAWA -- Several of Canada's premiers called for the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers on Friday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts premiers for meeting in Ottawa Friday
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers in Ottawa Friday as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs. The meeting is taking place just days before Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign that would send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28. The meeting with the premiers will be held...
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs.
Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau
OTTAWA -- A major federal union says it's worried about a plan to eliminate more than 300 positions at Canada's Translation Bureau.
Conservatives say there will be no media seats on Poilievre's election campaign
The Conservative party is breaking from tradition and will not be allowing media onboard planes and buses to cover Pierre Poilievre's election campaign. In an email Tuesday, national campaign director Jenni Byrne said costs for travel have "risen considerably," as has the capacity for digital and remote access to public events. Byrne also said in recent years, media outlets have...
Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada's premiers Friday
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers on Friday.
Liberals lagging behind other parties on nominating candidates as election looms
OTTAWA -- With a federal election call expected any day now, the Liberal party has only nominated about half of the candidates it would need to have a full slate on the ballot even as their polling numbers have been jump-started following their recent leadership race.
Conservatives say there will be no media seats on Poilievre's election campaign
Ottawa -- The Conservative party is breaking from tradition and will not be allowing media onboard planes and buses to cover Pierre Poilievre's election campaign.
Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black civil servants class action lawsuit
OTTAWA -- A Federal Court judge on Monday dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service.
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister
Ottawa -- Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning — along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on confronting the immediate threat of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariffs. Breezing past reporters on his way into the ceremony about an hour after Justin...
Justin Trudeau has resigned as prime minister as Mark Carney gets set to take over
Justin Trudeau visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon this morning and formally resigned as prime minister. Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at Rideau Hall at 11 a.m., where he will also reveal his first cabinet. His team is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some current ministers will lose their cabinet positions...
Large majority of Canadians reject Trump's annexation overtures, poll suggests
A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump's repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta. The Leger poll, released this week, says just nine per cent of Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state, while 85 per cent do not...
Large majority of Canadians reject Trump's annexation overtures, poll suggests
OTTAWA -- A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump's repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta.
Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats
The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Trump's executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, are set to kick...
Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats
OTTAWA -- The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA -- Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows.
Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service
Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada's federal public service -- with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far.Carney recently vowed to cap the size of the public service and rein in government spending.
Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service
OTTAWA -- Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada's federal public service -- with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far.
Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise
OTTAWA -- The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislation to make the payment exempt from income taxes.
Senators say Canada's flag is a symbol of national pride, growth
OTTAWA -- A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth.
A timeline of Canada-U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including products from Canada -- a threat causing economic uncertainty across the country.
Canadians worried about relations between Muslim and Jewish communities, survey says
OTTAWA -- As conflicts continue to erupt around the globe, a new survey suggests that Canadians are anxious about relationships between groups here at home -- particularly between Muslim and Jewish Canadians.
Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says
OTTAWA -- Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Liberal leadership debates to take place later this month
OTTAWA -- The Liberal Party of Canada says it will hold two leadership debates later this month.
Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan's funeral
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon on Friday to attend the Aga Khan's funeral.
Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising
OTTAWA -- As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people.
Attrition is the 'worst way' to shrink federal public service, says former clerk
OTTAWA -- Canada's federal public service grew by more than 100,000 people over the past 10 years, and both the Liberals and Conservatives are looking to trim it by not filling jobs when they are left vacant.
Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member
OTTAWA -- The working group tasked with measuring productivity within Canada's federal public service has not looked at remote work, one of its members says.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order sending federal workers back to the office five days a week is a good idea, Poilievre said that what...
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system
OTTAWA -- The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions as it transitions to a new platform.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work
Ottawa -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.
CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical conditions such as allergies and ADHD, as it works to improve its numbers and grow the size of Canada's military.
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years
OTTAWA -- The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say
OTTAWA -- Two federal public service unions say the Immigration Department is set to cut 3,300 jobs.
Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report
OTTAWA -- The federal government spent more on contracted information technology services in four federal departments in 2022-23 than it would have if the work had been done by public servants, the parliamentary budget officer found in a new analysis.
We asked every Ottawa-area MP if they supported federal remote work rules. None gave a straight answer
While the federal government’s return-to-office rules have been a point of contention for the last several months, with public service unions making lots of noise about the issue, many members of Parliament have been silent. In hopes of learning where elected officials stood on the issue, the Ottawa Citizen reached out every MP who represents a riding in the National...
Former public servant admits to awarding $230,000 in contracts to his own company
A former federal public servant has pleaded guilty to breach of trust after directing government contracts from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to his company, Access Security Logistix, according to the RCMP. In a news release released Wednesday, the RCMP said that between Feb. 1, 2016 and Sept. 26, 2018, Marc Primeau “inappropriately” used his position as a...