1 hour ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

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3 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

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3 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

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21 h. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

Economics

32 h. ago Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government’s Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Farms and Fuels Alliance ( FFA) today applauded the Ontario government’s decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province’s agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure a continued sustainable environmental future due to Canada’s homegrown biofuel industry. “We’re pleased that Ontario […]

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37 h. ago Maintenance cost for Victims of Communism memorial jumps to $1 million

The lifetime maintenance budget was supposed to be around $250,000, but that is now $1 million, National Capital Commission documents show.

Economics

60 h. ago Selvam Public Affairs Launches to Drive Policy, Funding and Reputation Wins in Canada and the U.S.

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Award-winning public affairs executive and former Google Policy Lead Saeed Selvam today announced the launch of Selvam Public Affairs (SelvamPA), a full-service, cross-border firm helping organizations secure funding, navigate crises, and secure regulatory wins across Canada and the U.S. With more than 20 years of experience advising global […]

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3 d. ago Majority of Canadians are in favour of federal public service cuts: poll

The poll suggests that half of Canadians say the quality of federal services has declined since 2016

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3 d. ago More than half of Canadians want cuts to federal public service: Poll

The poll cited federal records that indicate the government has added almost 99,000 employees since 2016

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3 d. ago Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves dozens hurt and people trapped under rubble

An explosion Monday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens wounded and people trapped under the rubble, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue them, officials said. There are no confirmed fatalities at the Clairton Coke Works, said Abigail Gardner, director of communications for Allegheny County. The Allegheny County Emergency Services […]

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3 d. ago Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped under rubble

An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said. The explosion sent black smoke spiralling into the midday sky in the Monongahela Valley, a region of the state synonymous with steel for […]

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3 d. ago Are language requirements stunting the career growth of regional public servants?

A retired public servant asks if the current application of bilingualism in the federal public service is truly realistic.

Transport

4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Métis Nation of Ontario

The Chiefs of Ontario suggests $819 million has gone to the Métis Nation of Ontario — an organization First Nations leaders say has no legitimacy and threatens their rights.

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4 d. ago Indigenous groups question government funding for Metis Nation of Ontario

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Metis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Metis identity. The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents 133 First Nations in the province, shared with The Canadian Press data on more than 20 years worth of federal […]

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5 d. ago Cove Beach in Chestermere Lake closed to swimming due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria

Alberta Health Services is advising the public not to swim or wade at the Cove Beach area in Chestermere due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water, which emerged in recent testing results. AHS said at current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Cove Beach, at the northern […]

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6 d. ago Government announces major pay and compensation boost for Canadian Forces personnel

In addition to salary increases, a new annual lump sum payment will be provided to members based on years of service, up to $6,000.

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7 d. ago Cut public service by 64,000 jobs to help balance budget, says think tank

The Montreal Economic Institute says such reductions could save the government $10 billion annually.

Economics

7 d. ago TeamDynamix is Recognized as a 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Strong Performer for IT Service Management Platforms

Low admin overhead, quality of implementation services, and platform agility are consistent drivers of high marks across multiple key industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, and the public sector. COLUMBUS, Ohio — TeamDynamix, the leading provider of work management, automation, and AI solutions, is excited to share that they were named a Strong Performer in […]

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7 d. ago Path cleared for Canada to take part in Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield

Canadian officials told their American counterparts that roadblocks to joining the initiative had been lifted.

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8 d. ago Ford accuses judge in Toronto bike lanes case of ‘trampling on democratic rights’

At an event on Wednesday, Doug Ford was asked about an Ontario court decision which found his government's plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto was a 'breach' of the Charter.

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