Apr 23 2021 — C. Scott Clark and Peter DeVries — National Newswatch — On April 19t Minister Freeland delivered her long awaited budget- the government’s first budget in two years. By some measures, it was an impressive document: 740 pages long making it the longest budget document ever. The budget can best be described as a “big announcement” budget with proposed spending initiatives sprinkled around to everyone and […]
Apr 23 2021 — National Newswatch — As always at “Art’s History,” we pause to mark the birthdays of our Prime Ministers and today it is Lester Bowles Pearson’s turn. Canada’s 14th Prime Minister was born on this date in 1897 in Newtonbrook, a small town that was later consumed by the outward expansion of Toronto. As the son of a Minister, […]
Apr 23 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — As always at “Art’s History,” we pause to mark the birthdays of our Prime Ministers and today it is Lester Bowles Pearson’s turn. Canada’s 14th Prime Minister was born on this date in 1897 in Newtonbrook, a small town that was later consumed by the outward expansion of Toronto. As the son of a Minister, […]
Apr 23 2021 — Byron Holland — National Newswatch — Just as the pandemic exposed troubling gaps among factory workers, healthcare providers, and vulnerable communities it also laid bare a technology gap between city and country. When lockdowns took hold and Canadians (who could) started working from home, we learned as never before that access to the internet is an essential service. But it is […]
Apr 22 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A big date to celebrate for past Prime Minister Brian Mulroney today. It was on this date, in 2006, that Canada’s 18th Prime Minister was named our greenest-ever leader. From the Montreal Protocol to the Acid Rain Treaty with the United Sates and on through the Green Plan, Mr. Mulroney put the protection of our […]
Apr 22 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A big date to celebrate for past Prime Minister Brian Mulroney today. It was on this date, in 2006, that Canada’s 18th Prime Minister was named our greenest-ever leader. From the Montreal Protocol to the Acid Rain Treaty with the United Sates and on through the Green Plan, Mr. Mulroney put the protection of our […]
Apr 22 2021 — Alex Binkley — National Newswatch — Dispute many disruptions, it posted a 3.5 per cent sales increase in 2020. Ottawa—In spite of a year of pandemic-induced turmoil, the food and beverage manufacturing sector posted a 3.5 per cent increase in sales in 2020 and should reap 4.8 per cent growth this year, says Farm Credit Canada. Profitability for food and […]
Apr 21 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A very special day on the calendar as it is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada. Though the Queen is turning 95 today, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s life of selfless public service continues.
Apr 21 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A very special day on the calendar as it is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada. Though the Queen is turning 95 today, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s life of selfless public service continues. During her reign, which began upon the […]
Apr 20 2021 — Alex Binkley — National Newswatch — Measure would reduce amount of waste going to dumps. Ottawa-Cambridge Liberal MP Bryan May has presented Parliament with a bill to amend the Copyright Act to permit farmers to have the right to repair their machinery and other technology, which they can’t do because of patent rules. The bill has garnered support from all […]
Apr 20 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1948 that Mackenzie King – Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—chalked up another record in his ground-breaking career, becoming the Commonwealth’s longest-serving Prime Minister. It had been an incredible journey. Members of the House of Commons paused on this date to give Prime Minister King his due.
Apr 20 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1948 that Mackenzie King – Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—chalked up another record in his ground-breaking career, becoming the Commonwealth’s longest-serving Prime Minister. It had been an incredible journey. Members of the House of Commons paused on this date to give Prime Minister King his due. Here are the generous […]
Apr 19 2021 — Bruce Carson — National Newswatch — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled March 25 the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Act of 2018 was constitutional with six justices in the majority and three in dissent to settle a three-year jurisdictional dispute between Ottawa and the provinces over the carbon tax. There were a number of routes the majority could have taken to […]
Apr 19 2021 — Alex Binkley — National Newswatch — Beef farmers face a big challenge again this year. Ottawa—Farm Credit Canada has an upbeat 2021 farm income forecast building on strong 2020 results for many sectors along with a few risks and head winds in some commodities. As part of the 8.1 per cent increase in farm cash receipts last year to $71.7 […]
Apr 19 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1903 that Ontario and Canada lost a political giant with the death of Sir Oliver Mowat. A Father of Confederation, the Kingston-born son of Scottish immigrants served a commanding 24 years as Ontario’s Premier, a record still unmatched in the twelve decades that have followed. In 1896, Mowat answered […]