National Newswatch

Upcoming census release to show how country is aging, detail gender for first time

Apr 25 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — To Parminder Raina, age is really just a number — scientifically speaking. Raina, the scientific director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, points to the difference between complex movements a young person can do compared to the simpler motions of an older person because of how the body weakens over time. […]

Upcoming census release to show how country is aging, detail gender for first time

Apr 25 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — To Parminder Raina, age is really just a number — scientifically speaking. Raina, the scientific director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, points to the difference between complex movements a young person can do compared to the simpler motions of an older person because of how the body weakens over time. […]

Documents detail push, and pushback, on Liberal promise to block unvaccinated from EI

Apr 21 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — Internal government documents show that the Liberals' pledge to prevent unvaccinated people from accessing jobless benefits didn't eliminate all avenues for them to enter the employment insurance system. The briefing notes prepared for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough say that unvaccinated workers could qualify for EI sickness benefits, even if they are sick with […]

Liberals’ budget signals shift to soon let labour groups launch trade challenges

Apr 16 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — One of the country's largest unions says a small change promised in the federal budget could leave a large impact on efforts to prevent Canada from being flooded with cheap goods that threaten domestic industries. Once the legislative changes are made, labour groups like the United Steelworkers union can launch trade challenges without […]

Unions look for details on federal budget pledge to ease access to training funding

Apr 12 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Labour Congress expressed worries on Tuesday that labour groups could be left out of talks over a federal pledge to let workers access skills training programs before they become unemployed. Congress president Bea Bruske said her concern is some provinces won't consult unions on how to redirect the […]

Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $56B in new spending

Apr 7 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have delivered a budget that looks to take advantage of a boom in economic growth that has padded federal books, and turn that extra spending space toward removing hurdles to long-term gains. However, experts cautioned that while the budget recognizes the country needs to do more to boost future growth, […]

After two years of uncertainty, Liberals ready budget under shifting circumstances

Apr 6 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — After two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, the federal Liberals are getting ready to deliver an updated spending blueprint in a 2022 budget that, by all accounts, has been influenced by fast-changing circumstances. The result of a tumultuous few weeks is scheduled to be released Thursday, but experts note the uncertainty has not gone […]

After two years of uncertainty, Liberals ready budget under shifting circumstances

Apr 6 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — After two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, the federal Liberals are getting ready to deliver an updated spending blueprint in a 2022 budget that, by all accounts, has been influenced by fast-changing circumstances. The result of a tumultuous few weeks is scheduled to be released Thursday, but experts note the uncertainty has not gone […]

After two years of uncertainty, Liberals ready budget under shifting circumstances

Apr 6 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — After two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, the federal Liberals are getting ready to deliver an updated spending blueprint in a 2022 budget that, by all accounts, has been influenced by fast-changing circumstances. The result of a tumultuous few weeks is scheduled to be released Thursday, but experts note the uncertainty has not gone […]

Six years after making promise, advocates hope Liberals move on children’s watchdog

Apr 6 2022 — Jordan Press, The Canadian Press — OTTAWA — It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day. Children and youth advocates are hoping that changes this week and the Liberals make good on a 2015 campaign pledge to create a children's commissioner.  Groups including Children First Canada and UNICEF have […]

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