58 m. ago Trust of First Nations ‘fragile’ as B.C. government considers changes to UN law

VICTORIA — The chief of a First Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest says B.C. Premier David Eby risks losing the trust of Indigenous people and could fuel racism if he changes the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Eby has said amendments may be necessary after a B.C. Appeal Court approved a […]

Politics

23 h. ago Canadians satisfaction with government down nationally says Angus Reid poll

The government performance index was at 34 in March and is now 26 at beginning of Dec.

Politics

43 h. ago U.S. government admits liability in deadly D.C. collision of military helicopter, passenger jet

The disaster marked the deadliest crash of a U.S. commercial flight in decades and prompted tighter air safety protocols at Reagan Airport

Events

68 h. ago GE HealthCare and Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to expand access to quality care through the provision of 300+ advanced CT scanners

300+ advanced CT scanners to be installed in public hospitals across 38 provinces by 2028, to support early diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Collaboration supports Indonesian Government’s agenda to enhance diagnostic access and build national healthcare resilience. Multi-year agreement builds on GE HealthCare’s continued investment in local manufacturing, capability building and knowledge transfer to […]

Politics

3 d. ago DeSantis mocks Canadians boycotting Florida: ‘We continue to break tourism records (and win Stanley Cups)’

Ron DeSantis' remarks online came in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford saying Florida is 'hurting on all fronts'

Sport

3 d. ago DeSantis mocks Canadians skipping Florida: ‘We continue to break tourism records (and win Stanley Cups)’

Ron DeSantis' remarks online came in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford saying Florida is 'hurting on all fronts'

Sport

3 d. ago Ron DeSantis mocks Doug Ford’s Florida is ‘hurting’ due to Canadian boycott remark

'Actually we continue to break tourism records (and win Stanley Cups),' Florida Governor said online

Other

7 d. ago Bulgarian Parliament approves resignation of ruling coalition

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian Parliament on Friday approved the resignation of the coalition government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov amid nationwide anti-corruption protests, and weeks ahead of the country’s scheduled euro zone entry. Protesters, many of them young Bulgarians, have been protesting in the tens of thousands across the nation for weeks. The direct […]

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7 d. ago Ottawa using AI to review public comments on its national AI strategy

OTTAWA — The federal government is using artificial intelligence to sort through public input on AI policy, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Thursday. Solomon said an internally developed AI platform is being used to translate and summarize more than 11,000 comments the government received through its public consultation on an update to its national […]

Society

9 d. ago Trump’s security strategy won’t meddle in Canada’s affairs, Hoekstra says

The national security strategy says the U.S. government will "reward and encourage" governments, political parties and movements "broadly aligned" with its principles and strategy.

Events

9 d. ago Ford government signs MOU with First Nations for transmission line to take power north

Last week, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce signed the agreement with the leaders of the Shawanaga, Wahnapitae, Dokis, Magnetawan and Henvey Inlet First Nations.

Politics

9 d. ago Federal government launches billion dollar plan to recruit top international researchers

Ottawa has joined an effort by top Canadian institutions, in what it called ‘one of the largest recruitment programs of its kind globally’

Society

1 week ago 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

Politics

2 w. ago Federal government sending early retirement info to about 68,000 public servants

The government’s 2025 budget called for the public service to decline by about 40,000 jobs

Politics

2 w. ago The government of the future doesn't need these departments | Opinion

Andrew MacDougall: What would Canada's core needs be from a slimmed-down government? Not the National Film Board or Accessibility Standards Canada.

Politics

2 w. ago MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he’s ‘98% sure’ he will run for Minnesota governor

The staunch Trump ally and 2020 U.S. election conspiracy theorist would enter a crowded primary field for Republicans, who haven’t held the state’s top job since 2011

Politics

2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: British Columbians are deeply conflicted about another pipeline from Alberta 

Re: New poll shows British Columbians favourable to idea of pipeline — sort of Thanks to Derrick Penner for reporting on the latest Angus Reid poll of 517 British Columbians (out of a population of 4.4 million adults) that purports to show that 53 per cent of us support a crude oil pipeline from Alberta […]

Events

2 w. ago Judges sue federal government over decision to refuse $28,000 raise

‘None of the three reasons given by the Government are legitimate reasons based on a reasonable factual foundation,’ reads the lawsuit

Politics

2 w. ago Adnoc Among Firms in Talks With Germany to Buy SEFE Trading Arm

Germany has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors - including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. - about a deal to buy the trading unit of SEFE, as the government looks at options for the future of the nationalized energy company.

Economics