62 m. ago Banff, Lake Louise businesses say TFW program changes will lead to closures

Hundreds of hospitality workers are set to leave Alberta's resort town of Banff and Lake Louise after sweeping changes to the federal government's temporary foreign worker program.

Economics

6 h. ago DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers demanded answers from billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on Thursday as concerns about who has access to America’s most sensitive information continue to dog Trump administration efforts to reshape the federal government. The systems accessed by Musk’s DOGE staffers include billions of data points about citizens and businesses, […]

Society

7 h. ago Russian cargo plane seized in Toronto could soon be owned by Canada

In June 2023, the federal government officially seized an aircraft that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson International Airport since February 2022.

Transport

7 h. ago Federal government moves closer to taking over Russian cargo plane

OTTAWA — The federal government has taken administrative steps to help gain full control over a massive Russian cargo plane parked in Toronto, which Ottawa hopes to use to generate financial support for Ukraine. “This looks like it’s the government gearing up for its forfeiture of that aircraft,” said William Pellerin, an Ottawa-based trade lawyer […]

Politics

9 h. ago Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada ’irresponsible’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June. At an event in Montreal today, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an “irresponsible” approach to governance and […]

Politics

13 h. ago Musk email prompts U.S. agency to compile nonresponders list

The billionaire spearheads the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tasked with cutting federal spending

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31 h. ago Musk and ’humble tech support’ effort get star turn at Trump’s Cabinet meeting

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s new term, holding forth in a black “Make America Great Again” campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as “humble tech support” for the federal government — and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail. “If […]

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35 h. ago First Nations chiefs in Ontario to vote on federal child welfare reform deal

First Nations chiefs in Ontario are voting on whether to accept a child welfare reform deal with the federal government as an election approaches.

Society

56 h. ago To Leaders of Canadian First Nations and Federal/Provincial Governments–Fueling the Future with Kitsault Energy

WASHINGTON — In 2013, Dr. Suthanthiran, President/Founder of TeamBest Global Companies, announced his dedicated energy pipeline corridor/export port/terminal to carry all of Canada’s energy products to Kitsault, BC, Canada, a town owned by Suthanthiran, northwest of Prince Rupert, BC. Suthanthiran, a healthcare professional, has devoted over fifty years to cheering, helping, and saving lives daily. […]

Politics

67 h. ago Trudeau government wastes $10.7 billion this year on programs that don’t work: Report

Canada’s Liberal government could save $10.7 billion this fiscal year alone by eliminating eight ineffective federal spending programs, says a new report by the fiscally conservative Fraser Institute. The study, “Identifying Potential Savings from Specific Reductions to Federal Government Spending,” by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro, cites eight federal programs where it says “government spending […]

Politics

3 d. ago Elon Musk could face lawsuit from U.S. federal workers over DOGE order

Elon Musk, who is leading the Donald Trump's efforts to overhaul and downsize the federal government, continued to threaten federal workers on Monday morning.

Society

3 d. ago Gallant Capital Completes Acquisition of the Government Services Business of Navient Corporation

LOS ANGELES — Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market […]

Economics

3 d. ago Opinion: The federal government commits to faster, stronger disaster recovery

Paul Kovacs: It's time to embrace progress and deliver on the promise that investments in risk reduction will ensure safer, more resilient communities for all

Politics

5 d. ago Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden at CPAC

OXON HILL, Md. — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that “nobody’s ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government, congratulating himself for “dominating” Washington and sending bureaucrats “packing.” Addressing an adoring crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference just outside the nation’s […]

Politics

5 d. ago Musk Says All Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

Elon Musk, who is heading US President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the government, said all federal employees will receive an email directing them to justify their jobs.

Society

6 d. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump spars with Maine’s governor Janet Mills at the White House over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House on Friday, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Republican president, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal funding to the state over transgender athletes. Trump told the governor he looked forward to it and […]

Politics

6 d. ago Canada urged to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over persecution fears

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and other advocate groups are urging the federal government to immediately pause the Safe Third Country Agreement.

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7 d. ago Court sides with federal government in dispute with Ottawa over payments in lieu of taxes

The Feb. 19 ruling by Justice Peter G. Pamel also awarded court costs of $5,000 each to Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Post.

Politics

7 d. ago Parasitic vampire fish could spread out of control in Ontario

The Great Lakes fishery is facing a significant crisis that could have far-reaching consequences for both the environment and economy of Michigan and Ontario, due to the potential of an invasive species to spiral out of control. The recent wave of government layoffs and budget cuts under the Trump administration has led to a severe blow to conservation programs aimed at controlling sea lampreys, a parasitic fish that is native to the Atlantic Ocean. The cuts come amid a larger federal government downsizing effort, which has led thousands of workers across several agencies to lose their jobs. Experts warn that without proper mitigation efforts, the sea lamprey population could explode, which could devastate the region's $7 billion fishing industry. Sea lampreys, which resemble eels but are not related, are parasitic creatures that attach to fish with their oral sucking disks filled with sharp, horn-shaped teeth and a razor-sharp rasping tongue.Once ...

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