27 h. ago Canada’s federal budgets will come in the fall now, minister says

The federal government is moving the timeline for releasing budgets in the fall and economic statements in the spring, starting with the budget expected on Nov. 4.

Politics

29 h. ago Federal budgets will now be tabled in the fall, split capital and operational spending

The new schedule aims to make the government's fiscal year planning more predictable for the private sector and other levels of government

Economics

29 h. ago Budgets will now be tabled in the fall and Canadians should ‘rejoice’ at fiscal situation, Champagne says

The new schedule aims to make the government's fiscal year planning more predictable for the private sector and other levels of government

Other

29 h. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

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4 d. ago Indigenous Services Canada to share federal audit samplings with FSIN

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) says it has received requests from The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) about a controversial audit report.

Other

5 d. ago Canada issues urgent update to advisory for travellers headed to U.S.

People in Canada who have trips to the U.S. scheduled may want to check the travel advisory from the federal government.Canada's latest advisory update may impact visa holders and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future.Under the visa section of the notice, the Government of Canada explains that while Canadian visitors can usually stay in the U.S. for six months without a visa, there are some exceptions.It warns those who need a visa about the heightened scrutiny they may face when they arrive at the U.S. border."If you do need a visa, be aware that U.S. authorities may periodically review already-issued visas," reads the travel advisory.According to the notice, visas can be terminated for a variety of reasons, including a violation of admission terms and reassessment of eligibility, such as due to previous criminal convictions.It also warns Canadians who are U.S. permanent residents about the possibility of their status being terminated ...

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5 d. ago Des fonctionnaires fédéraux ont eu de l’intérêt pour le projet de Marinvest Energy

Il pourrait permettre l’exportation de «volumes importants» de GNL vers l’Europe, souligne une note ministérielle.

Politics

5 d. ago Ottawa crée une toute nouvelle agence fédérale pour acheter des armes

L’Agence de l’investissement pour la défense agira comme un guichet unique pour l’approvisionnement de l’armée.

Politics

5 d. ago Should Ottawa raise the GST to pay down debt or fund more spending?

A group of Canadian business leaders agree with the idea of increasing the GST if the government needs to generate revenue quickly.

Economics

5 d. ago Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up shaky finances

OTTAWA — The CEO of Canada Post says he supports the government’s plans to shore up the Crown corporation’s finances. Doug Ettinger’s comments came in an open letter published Wednesday, as a nationwide postal workers’ strike launched in response to the federal government’s planned overhaul of Canada Post continued. In the letter, Ettinger said the […]

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6 d. ago Federal competition watchdog should lead removal of provincial trade barriers, researcher says

Boswell has in recent months been calling for a 'whole-of-government' approach to boosting domestic trade

Economics

6 d. ago Carney names new EU ‘personal representative’ to replace Dion in France

John Hannaford is replacing former federal Liberal leader Stéphane Dion, who is currently Canada's ambassador to France and the special envoy to the EU and Europe.

Transport

6 d. ago Canada in ‘investment crisis’ business council says in federal budget submission

OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but warns prosperity can’t be achieved by taking on more debt. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the council’s president and CEO Goldy Hyder said if the federal government intends on financing investment by incurring more debt, then it […]

Society

7 d. ago FIRST READING: Canadian AI research position open only to disabled women

Screening for university jobs by race and identity is now standard practice in Canada, and often federally mandated

Other

7 d. ago FIRST READING: Canadian AI research position open only to disabled women and ‘gender equity

Screening for university jobs by race and identity is now standard practice in Canada, and often federally mandated

Other

7 d. ago This is how people in Ontario are marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today officially marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recognizes the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools in Canada, reflecting on the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and communities. The holiday was officially proposed back in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which, under Action 80, called upon the federal government (in collaboration with Indigenous peoples) to establish a statutory holiday to ensure that "public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process." Sept. 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, which was established in 2013 and honours Phyllis' story, whose new orange shirt was taken on her first day at a residential school when she was only six years old. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture and freedom that many Indigenous children experienced in these schools, and serve...

Society

7 d. ago Canada Post must table new offers quickly amid strike, minister urges

Canada Post is being urged by the federal jobs minister to table a new offer to the striking union of postal workers and quickly end the labour disruptions.

Politics

1 week ago Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping changes to the postal service’s mandate as mail carriers take to picket lines across the country. The federal government’s Thursday announcement clearing Canada Post to end daily door-to-door delivery for millions and shutter some post offices has changed the nature […]

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1 week ago 'We felt betrayed': Postal workers take to picket lines following Thursday strike notice

The strike follows an announcement from the federal government outlining changes to Canada Post's service

Society

1 week ago Le STTP accuse le gouvernement fédéral de s’attaquer aux services postaux

Le syndicat a déclenché la grève après qu’Ottawa eut annoncé qu’il autoriserait la fin à la livraison à domicile.

Politics