35 h. ago Federal cuts are freezing new grads out of the public service

Budget cuts haven’t officially started but for recent graduates a hiring slowdown is already here.

Other

58 h. ago B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

The impasse came over wages, work from home rules and modernizing the contract.

Other

60 h. ago One of B.C.’s biggest public sector unions to hold strike vote amid stalled contract talks

The BCGEU)says 34,000 of its members will hold a strike vote after negotiations with the provincial government broke down over wages, remote work and a 'modernized contract.'

Other

64 h. ago What will Carney's 15 per cent cut mean for the public service?

The prime minister has pledged to cap and not cut the public service, but will such a plan be feasible with a 15 per cent cut?

Transport

68 h. ago UFO data collection, analysis by feds could dispel misinformation: report

A federal report says Ottawa should assign a federal department or agency to manage public data on celestial sightings and set up a service to investigate cases.

Events

3 d. ago Cameron Highlanders top officer removed in wake of Blue Hackle Mafia controversy

The Canadian Army has initiated a summary investigation to examine the alleged conduct of any currently serving members that were part of the online group.

Events

3 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's need to cut spending should focus on bloated public service

Under the Trudeau government, the federal civil service grew by nearly 100,000 employees, or just about 40 per cent, at a time when the national population grew about 16 per cent.

Events

4 d. ago B.C. pilot charged with hijacking and terrorism over Vancouver flight

VANCOUVER — A man who allegedly seized a light aircraft in Victoria, setting off a security scare at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, has been charged with hijacking and terrorism. A spokeswoman for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada said Wednesday that a charge of hijacking had been filed in Richmond, B.C., constituting a “terrorist […]

Transport

4 d. ago Feds have missed FTE reduction targets over last four years: PBO

The overall size of the public service may have shrunk, but the number of full-time equivalents has continued to grow.

Other

4 d. ago Gearey: What the new public service survey found in 4 key departments

GAC, CBSA, IRCC and Finance must function at the top of their game if government policies are to succeed. Clearly, there's room for improvement.

Culture

5 d. ago New 'buy Canadian' policies could restrict Canadian companies from bidding on government contracts, lawyers say

Trade lawyers say the new policy may result in some Canadian companies being deemed not "Canadian enough."

Politics

5 d. ago New 'buy Canadian' procurement policy could restrict Canadian companies from bidding on government contracts, lawyers say

Trade lawyers say the new policy may result in some Canadian companies being deemed not "Canadian enough."

Politics

6 d. ago Edmonton police chief backs province's call to label Bishnoi Gang 'terrorist'

The alleged extortion ring operating in Edmonton, B.C. and around the country is a terrorist organization, Premier Danielle Smith and Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis said Monday.

Events

6 d. ago L’Union européenne négociera, mais prépare sa riposte aux tarifs pressentis par Trump

Une liste de 72 milliards d’euros d’importations des États-Unis est déjà dans sa ligne de mire.

Economics

6 d. ago L’Union européenne négociera, mais prépare sa riposte aux tarifs prévus par Trump

Une liste de 72 milliards d’euros d’importations des États-Unis est déjà dans sa ligne de mire.

Economics

7 d. ago From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise. In the last week, Trump has slapped trading partners with tariffs rather than slog through prolonged talks to reach agreements. He ratcheted up the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. And his […]

Society

9 d. ago Public sector union warns Carney against reducing government staff to cut spending

'What it actually means is that you're looking to cut jobs, which means cutting services,' says the head of PSAC, Sharon DeSousa

Politics

9 d. ago Lethbridge police issue warning about new photo radar text scam

The Lethbridge Police Service are warning the public of a new photo radar texting scam. They are providing tips to stay safe from the scam.

Events

1 week ago New government won't rule out full return to office for public servants

However, the Treasury Board says the three-day office policy "remains in place."

Politics

1 week ago “Our community college system has been sabotaged”: Ontario college workers vow to fight back amidst 10,000 job losses

Toronto, ON, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — College workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) are blowing the whistle on the crisis in Ontario’s community college system that has led to one of the largest mass layoffs in Ontario’s history.   After years of deliberate government underfunding and administrative mismanagement, OPSEU/SEFPO has […]

Society