13 h. ago Ford government open to using notwithstanding clause to publish sex offenders registry

Currently, the Ontario Sex Offender and Sex Trafficker Registry is accessible to police enforcement agencies but not to members of the public. 

Politics

5 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s doctor shortage no accident, it was government policy

Ongoing crisis in nation's health-care system direct result of government policy decisions made decades ago

Events

8 d. ago As U.S. wine sales in Canada plummet, local wineries look to capitalize on market gap

HALIFAX — Over the summer, Narek Nersisyan saw more tourists and day trippers at his family’s winery, Holland Marsh Wineries in Newmarket, Ont. Nersisyan, the vice-president of sales and marketing at the winery, says there was an uptick in visitors of about 10 to 15 per cent over the summer, as more newcomers sought out […]

Economics

1 week ago Friday's letters: Teachers shouldn't decide government policy

Congratulations to Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP for having the courage to end the senseless strike. Teachers’ demands are unreasonable and they have no right to dictate how the education system should be managed. There are no business organizations or enterprises where the employees tell the management how the business is to be managed. […]

Politics

1 week ago Canadian Natural president awaiting more detail on Ottawa’s climate plans

CALGARY — The president of oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says this week’s federal budget had some positive signs for the industry, but he’s waiting for more detail about how the government’s climate policy is going to shake out. “We like the discussions that are going on,” Scott Stauth told analysts on […]

Society

1 week ago Fraser dismisses using notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child pornography

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser has rejected calls to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to overturn a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that said one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography violate the Charter of Rights. Fraser says the path forward involves policy choices and that the government is eyeing […]

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2 w. ago Kazimir Urges ECB to Keep Guard Up on Lingering Inflation Risks

The European Central Bank must be alert to upside inflation risks and resist the temptation to fine-tune policy, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.

Economics

2 w. ago Majority of Canadians Want Carney Government to Catch Up on Cannabis Policy

Three in five Canadians say it’s time legal cannabis industry was treated as an economic opportunity TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), Canada’s largest cannabis company by market share, today released new national polling figures, conducted on its behalf by Abacus Data showing that a clear majority of Canadians want Ottawa to […]

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta government pays out $95 million to end another coal policy lawsuit

The companies suing the province argue their land was expropriated after Alberta suddenly reinstated its long-standing coal policy in 2022, less than two years after it was lifted.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government ending hybrid work policy for public servants

Alberta is ending its hybrid work policy allowing some staff to work from home two days a week, mandating all government employees return to the office full-time in 2026.

Politics

3 w. ago Okanagan winery says government policy meant to help is now hurting wine sales

Winemakers warn that if the policy isn’t fixed, restaurants and liquor stores could soon see even less local wine available.

Politics

3 w. ago EU won’t ’lecture’ Canada as it pushes ahead with tech, AI regulation: Official

MONTREAL — The European Union’s democracy commissioner said he won’t “lecture” Canada or any other country as the EU pushes ahead on regulating tech platforms and artificial intelligence. Michael McGrath, the EU commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, is visiting Canada, as the Liberal government pursues an AI policy that […]

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3 w. ago EU official says the bloc won’t ‘lecture’ Canada on tech, AI regulations

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is visiting Canada as the Liberal government pursues an AI policy that puts less emphasis on regulation and more on adoption.

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4 w. ago Credit Unions to Ottawa: Modernize Financial Rules to Strengthen Competition and Expand Consumer Choice

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) and more than 60 credit union leaders from across the country will gather on Parliament Hill today for CCUA’s annual Hike the Hill advocacy event. During meetings with MPs, Senators, and senior government officials, credit union representatives will urge two practical policy […]

Economics

4 w. ago British Columbia proposes new power rules for AI, data centres, prioritizes jobs

British Columbia’s government is proposing changes to its energy rules that would force companies from certain industries to fight for access to a set amount of power. Rather than the current first-come, first-service structure, the government says the new policy would prioritize natural resource and manufacturing projects, while artificial intelligence, data centres and hydrogen-for-export projects […]

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