21 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

The Alberta government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind the province’s planned proposal for a pipeline that would bring oil to the B.C. coast. In a statement Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s office said the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government. “We expect […]

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25 h. ago Firings of federal workers begin as U.S. government shutdown drags on

WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in the ongoing government shutdown. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the “RIFs have begun,” […]

Politics

26 h. ago Federal government says new tax program will help alleviate CRA struggles

The federal government says the new system will create "efficiencies" and alleviate pressures on Canada's struggling tax agency.

Politics

30 h. ago Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs. That’s one of a number of programs Prime Minister Mark Carney said today will be included in the upcoming federal budget. The CRA already runs an automatic filing […]

Society

32 h. ago Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session. The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. And they haven’t been back in working session since. In the intervening weeks, the government has shut down. […]

Politics

34 h. ago Jack Mintz: Carney’s new fiscal definitions pave the way for even more borrowing

Ottawa needs a new, stronger fiscal anchor: Keeping the federal government's gross debt below 30% of GDP would be a good one

Transport

48 h. ago ELDER: The politics of the shutdown, Obamacare, crime and deportations

One more time: There is no such thing as free lunch. Government has no money. It acquires the money used to pay for things one of three ways — taxing, borrowing or printing.  Democrat senators, with three exceptions, voted against keeping the federal government fully running because they want to add back spending reduced under […]

Politics

51 h. ago Marineland’s belugas are alive after euthanasia deadline passes, Ontario says

TORONTO — The Ontario government says all of Marineland’s belugas are alive. The Niagara Falls, Ont., park threatened to euthanize its 30 beluga whales if the federal government didn’t inject emergency funds for their care. Marineland’s threats carried a Tuesday deadline that came and went after Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson last week denied its request […]

Events

52 h. ago US Rare Earths Stocks Jump on Bets Government Will Keep Buying

The rally in shares of US miners of rare-earth materials got a boost Thursday after a China curb on exports of the minerals fueled bets that the American industry will benefit — and potentially spur additional investments from the federal government.

Politics

3 d. ago What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. Experts, as well as union leaders representing air traffic controllers and security screeners, warn that the impact could grow significantly worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to […]

Politics

3 d. ago Glencore Gets $395 Million From Australia to Keep Smelter Open

Glencore Plc said it will receive a combined A$600 million ($395 million) from the Australian federal and Queensland state governments to keep its Mount Isa copper smelter and associated refinery running for another three years.

Economics

3 d. ago Glencore Gets Funding ‘Lifeline’ from Australia to Keep Copper Smelter Afloat

Glencore Plc said it will receive a combined A$600 million ($395 million) from the Australian federal and Queensland state governments to keep its Mount Isa copper smelter and associated refinery running for another three years.

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3 d. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

Politics

4 d. ago Canada Post union blames ‘downward spiral’ of intervention for strike

CUPW launched a national strike after the federal government announced changes to the Crown corporation's business that would reduce mail service.

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4 d. ago Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s belugas amid euthanasia threat

The federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa. The federal government should reconsider its position after denying Marineland permits to move the belugas to an aquarium in China, Premier Doug Ford […]

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4 d. ago Privacy commissioner not consulted on cybersecurity legislation

Bill C-8 would give the federal government power to deny internet products and services to any person it deems an online threat.

Society

4 d. ago Here are all the ways Canadians can get money from the government this month

October is here, and that means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments this month. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit aims to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 202...

Politics

5 d. ago Feds call Marineland euthanasia threat ‘inappropriate’ as deadline nears

Marineland warned that without an immediate financial bailout from the federal government, the company may be forced to declare bankruptcy or euthanize the animals. 

Events

5 d. 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

5 d. 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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