17 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

40 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

46 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

50 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

64 h. 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

3 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

3 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

4 d. ago Matthew Lau: There is no shortage of federal activities to cut

If the government did only what it can and should do, spending could be a lot lower, saving on debt and making room for defence

Other

4 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

4 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

4 d. ago Asian Traders Tread With Caution as Fed Bets Wane: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia are set for a cautious open after mixed US inflation data spurred traders to trim Federal Reserve rate-cut bets. The dollar rose, Treasuries declined and the yen touched its weakest since April.

Economics

4 d. ago Treasuries Resume Slide as CPI Fails to Quell Inflation Fears

Treasury yields resumed climbing Tuesday after June consumer prices data failed to quell anxiety about the potential for tariff-driven inflation to delay Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

Economics

5 d. ago B.C. cuts Metro Vancouver developers a break from soaring fees, backstopped by $250 million in federal cash

"Having sat down with both not-for-profit builders and private builders, and gone through their pro-formas, I can say that this will be the difference between housing happening, and it not happening," said B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.

Economics

5 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 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

8 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

8 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

9 d. 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