4 h. ago Projets d’intérêt «national»: la loi est adoptée, les libéraux célèbrent «la fin d’une culture du retard»

Mark Carney s’est félicité d’avoir fait adopter la loi C-5 donnant à Ottawa des pouvoirs et un droit de regard inédits sur les grands projets.

Society

5 h. ago CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded the allegations were founded in 33 of the cases. In its latest annual report, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases that ranged from verbal warnings to dismissal. CSIS says there were […]

Other

5 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: expert

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

Politics

5 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: analyst

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

Politics

5 h. ago Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for radio on streaming services. Appearing before a CRTC hearing Friday, company representatives compared regulating Spotify like a radio station to treating Uber like a horse and buggy operation. “To apply yesterday’s tools to today’s platforms risks dulling Canada’s success on […]

Culture

7 h. ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

Other

9 h. ago Ottawa promet de «déporter» les membres du CGRI qui fuient l’Iran et entrent au Canada

Le gouvernement fédéral s’engage à «trouver», «arrêter» et «déporter» les membres du CGRI qui pourraient tenter de fuir l’Iran.

Other

9 h. ago Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre’s leadership

OTTAWA — Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January, where they’ll vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. The party’s national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary. Poilievre, who lost his seat in the House of Commons in the April election, will face a secret […]

Politics

9 h. ago Canada Day tourism season looks strong as bookings climb in Ottawa

Civic pride and a drop in U.S. travel are driving more Canadians to celebrate July 1 in the capital, tourism officials say.

Other

15 h. ago United Steelworkers celebrate historic victory for workers as federal anti

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement on the coming into force of the federal anti-scab legislation: “Today, the United Steelworkers union is celebrating a long-overdue victory for workers in federally regulated sectors as anti-scab legislation officially takes effect – one year […]

Society

15 h. ago Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa's push to fast

'We have to think about the future of our country and what makes the most sense, and what benefits Canadians the most — and make it happen'

Economics

18 h. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

18 h. ago ‘Worse than COVID’: Businesses say they are suffering through Bank Street construction

The construction project has been scheduled for the next two years but some businesses may not survive because of the disruption.

Economics

26 h. ago Ottawa rajustera ses droits de douane sur l’acier et l’aluminium selon les progrès réalisés avec Trump

Le premier ministre Carney a également annoncé l’instauration de «quotas tarifaires».

Other

29 h. ago Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it ’foundational’

OTTAWA — Reinstating key diplomats in Canada and India is a “foundational” step toward restoring the relationship between the two countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. But Carney still refused to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of […]

Transport

30 h. ago Toronto Argonauts to add Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe to franchise’s all

Former Toronto Argonauts Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe will be added to the CFL club’s All-Time Argos list during a ceremony at BMO Field on Aug. 9. Both will be honoured posthumously when the Argos host the Ottawa Redblacks, bringing the total number of individuals on the list to 27. “Chris Schultz wasn’t just a […]

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30 h. ago Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this year’s northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Noel Cadigan modelled the northern cod stock for years as a scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He said the move to […]

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30 h. ago Ottawa ajustera ses droits de douane sur l’acier et l’aluminium selon les progrès avec Trump

Ce sera fait en fonction des progrès réalisés dans les négociations d’une nouvelle entente commerciale avec Washington.

Other

31 h. ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

Politics

31 h. ago Ottawa facilite les vols de retour pour les Canadiens en Israël et en Iran

«Nous aidons les Canadiens qui souhaitent partir et nous sommes là pour vous», a déclaré Anita Anand.

Events