18 h. ago Alberta and Carney: conflict and collision — Can Alberta survive Carney’s net

It should be evident to Albertans that the province is on a collision course with the federal Liberal government, driven by a fundamental disagreement: will Alberta and Western Canada be allowed to fully develop its hydrocarbon endowment, or will that economic value be lost in pursuit of the climate policy known as “net zero”? This […]

Events

33 h. ago Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether. Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week calling on Prime Minister […]

Politics

57 h. ago Federal government says electric vehicle mandate must ‘reflect’ current times, after auto CEOs meet Carney

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

62 h. ago Automakers ’cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate. Brian Kingston was among several auto industry executives who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday in Ottawa. Along with discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs, the automakers urged Carney to […]

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3 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Questioning Canada’s immigration policies is not racist

The Mark Carney government will be performing a public service to Canadians if it abandons the reflex position of the Justin Trudeau government that any questioning of federal immigration policies is racist. A report by The Globe and Mail that said 17,600 foreigners had their criminal convictions forgiven by the Immigration Department over 11 years, […]

Events

3 d. ago OPINION: Shakedown attempt by Canada Post underscores need for privatization  

For the second time in just six months, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is threatening strike action. As Canadians know all too well, postal strikes can be highly disruptive, given that the federal government provides Canada Post with a near-monopoly on letter mail across the country. CUPW is well aware of this and […]

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3 d. ago 'We are a Canadian family': Vancouver wife of deported climate activist pleads for his return

The wife of climate activist Zain Haq, who was deported to Pakistan, is pleading for compassion from the federal government, hoping for spousal reunification

Society

3 d. ago Letters July 2, 2025: ‘Separating is a little more complicated than many think.’

Not so fast I need every Albertan to hear me when I say, federal income tax and transfer payments to the government are THE SAME THING. The province of Alberta does NOT sit down at the end of the year and write a cheque to the federal government. That’s not a thing. It’s not. Like […]

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4 d. ago ‘Our town’s going to collapse’: Northern B.C. businesses demand Ottawa revisit immigration, work permit cuts

Community Futures Development Corporation says Prince Rupert is at risk due to federal government changes to immigration and work permit policies.

Economics

5 d. ago The world's longest waiting list? It'll take you 100 years to obtain this Canada flag

Applying to the federal government for a Canadian flag that once graced Parliament Hill is now an act of extraordinary optimism.

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5 d. ago Canada to rescind digital services tax to revive U.S. trade talks

The federal government said it will rescind the digital services tax "in anticipation" of coming to a trade deal with the U.S., following President Donald Trump cutting off talks.

Economics

6 d. ago Digital Services Tax axed to ‘advance’ trade talks with U.S: Finance Dep’t

The federal government’s Digital Services Tax has been rescinded to “advance broader trade negotiations” with the United States, the Finance Department announced quietly late Sunday night. In a statement on its website and posted to social media, the Finance Department said the decision was made “in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement” with […]

Economics

6 d. ago Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh” look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it’s not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced. It would be the Liberals third attempt to pass legislation to address harmful behaviour online. […]

Politics

6 d. ago TAIT: Alberta needs to reverse decision to claw back Canadian Disability Benefit

The Alberta government has a glorious opportunity to admit a mistake — and, most significantly, send a ringing message to Albertans with disabilities matter and are respected. A big ask? Absolutely. But what gets accomplished if we do not set expectations high … including asking? When the federal government announced the Canadian Disability Benefit, to […]

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8 d. ago U.S. Supreme Court ruling gives Trump clearer path to carrying out his agenda

Trump and his allies argued that a single judge generally shouldn’t have the power to block a federal government policy across the country

Transport

8 d. ago Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decomposing bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court Friday for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 aid. Jon Hallford, owner of Return […]

Events

8 d. ago Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the federal government will consult this summer on its immigration levels plan and whether the student visa system is “sustainable.” In a recent interview with University Affairs, Diab says the annual consultations will reach out to the provinces, university administrators and students themselves. An Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Politics

8 d. ago Almost 22 million Canadians getting income tax cut next week

Canada is set to move forward with its proposed middle-class income tax cut on Tuesday.The federal government will deliver tax relief to Canadians by reducing the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1.According to Finance Canada, nearly 22 million Canadians are expected to benefit from the income tax cut.The measure would reduce the tax rate that is applied to the first $57,375 of an individual's taxable income in 2025, regardless of their income level.A majority of the tax relief will go to Canadians in the two lowest tax brackets (those with taxable income under $114,750 in 2025), including nearly half to those in the first bracket ($57,375 and below in 2025).Ottawa says the maximum tax savings will be $420 per person and $840 per couple in 2026. All in all, this is expected to deliver over $27 billion in tax savings to Canadians over five years, starting in the 2025/2026 tax year.Since the tax cut will take effect halfway t...

Economics

9 d. ago Prosecutors tell judge government plans to initiate removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Federal prosecutors told a judge Thursday that the government plans to initiate removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia and to deport him to a country that is not El Salvador upon his release. But the prosecutors also said that they would comply with all court orders and that they’re plans are not imminent. Attorneys for […]

Politics

9 d. ago Canada just made it harder for international students to get work permits

Canada has made another change to work permit eligibility for international students.Starting Thursday, June 26, international students in Canada in non-degree programs for 178 fields of study will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).According to an announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these fields of study were cut because they are no longer linked to jobs in long-term labour shortages.While several were slashed, the federal government added 119 new fields of study in key sectors, including healthcare, social services, education, and trades.This update has resulted in 920 fields of study eligible for a PGWP.You can check if your area of study is still eligible in Canada on the post-grad work permit site.Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their permit, regardless of whether it has since been removed.Las...

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