3 h. ago Conservatives lived through this same party drama before and emerged victorious: Full Comment podcast

The federal Conservatives were still licking their wounds from the Liberals’ recent minority election victory when they were rocked by a stunning and dispiriting floor-crossing. And they failed to stop the government from passing its budget by a razor-thin margin. That was 20 years ago, as Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to Prime Minister […]

Culture

3 h. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

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4 h. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s School Program in Collaboration with SGI and SLGA Delivers Important Sober Driving Messages to Saskatchewan Students

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada will feature its 2025-2026 School Program in Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Provincial Sponsors Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). The event at F.W. Johnson Collegiate in Regina will bring together students in Grades 7 through 12 for a special screening […]

Society

5 h. ago Tom Cruise finally gets honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards

"In that theatre we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together," he said after a two-minute ovation.

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6 h. ago Chris Selley: The NDP leadership race looks more like a death march

When the NDP succeeds provincially, it’s usually as the centre-left option in a de-facto two-party system. In Ottawa, that job is taken

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7 h. ago Global Cement Industry Reports 25% CO2 Intensity Reduction and Calls for Urgent Government Action to Accelerate Net Zero Mission

GCCA launches ‘Cement and Concrete Industry Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6‘. New report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress. More than 60 standout projects from across the world are featured, highlighting ongoing development of innovation and technology, deployment of carbon capture, increasing […]

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8 h. ago Carney’s federal budget faces critical confidence vote in House of Commons

The Liberal government’s federal budget will be put to a vote in the House of Commons Monday, setting up a critical test for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Events

8 h. ago The government won't achieve public service cuts through attrition alone

Even with an early retirement incentive, it will be hard for some departments to achieve the cuts through voluntary departures.

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20 h. ago SMOL: Demand the government halt the cuts planned for Veterans Affairs 

It seems that every Remembrance Day, my medals — symbolizing my long, honourable, and unheroic service — sparks the all-too-familiar refrain of “thank you for your service” from politicians and members of the public.  This, in light of the pending cuts planned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, begs the question: Why?  By its definition, […]

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20 h. ago Federal and Manitoba governments announce more steps toward port project

WINNIPEG — The federal and Manitoba governments say they are continuing to take steps toward a possible expansion of the Port of Churchill on Hudson Bay. The idea of improving the port and a railway that serves it is among several nation-building projects touted by Prime Minister Mark Carney. But it’s not clear when the […]

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22 h. ago As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis

Visits to member agencies by those facing food insecurity have increased 101 per cent since 2019.

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23 h. ago Carney Searches for Votes to Pass Budget and Avoid Snap Election

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faces a decisive moment on Monday when Canada’s House of Commons votes on a proposed budget that would increase borrowing to spend on the military and infrastructure.

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24 h. ago U.K. government poised to overhaul asylum system as political storm brews over migration

Policy changes another attempt to make Britain less attractive to those seeking refuge and easier to remove migrants who don't qualify for asylum

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26 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby won’t face leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

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26 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby survives leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

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40 h. ago B.C. NDP convention: David Eby survives leadership review against backdrop of grumbling

Certain segments of the base made their displeasure over labour disruption heard, but ultimately premier was given a new mandate as leader. Read more.

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45 h. ago NDP convention delegates call on their own government to build ferries in B.C.

BC NDP delegates want the province to build ferries locally to protect good-paying jobs, after BC Ferries chose a shipyard in China to construct four new vessels.

Politics

47 h. ago Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer

TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern Super League and help grow women’s professional soccer in Canada. Ottawa, which has started discussions with the first-year league to assess its needs, says the funding is “to deliver transformative upgrades for facilities used by the league across the country.” […]

Economics

49 h. ago This Day in History: Woodward Departmental Stores opens at Vancouver's Abbott and Hastings

Vancouver was booming at the turn of the century, so Charles Woodward combined with other retailers to build B.C.'s biggest department store

Culture

53 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's major projects more PR than 'nation building'

Since none of the 10 projects Carney has announced has a similar capacity to expand GDP and raise government revenues, it’s a puzzle why a pipeline has not been announced

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