33 h. ago Feds commit $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the funding on Thursday in Edmonton.

Economics

33 h. ago Ottawa promises $187M to help Jasper rebuild after devastating 2024 wildfire

Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing $187 million to help Jasper rebuild after wildfires in 2024 forced thousands of residents from their homes and destroyed critical infrastructure. In a press release on Thursday, Carney, who is in Edmonton, announced the federal government will be investing $187 million to repair and build critical infrastructure in Jasper […]

Events

2 w. ago Service Canada says you’ll soon get your passport in 30 days, or it’s free

OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee. Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech says that change is coming this year, along with an online renewal option that will launch […]

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2 w. ago Federal support will help but businesses say B.C. needs to step up to the plate on tariffs

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey promised tariff relief would be coming from Ottawa but businesses say they need help from the province as well.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta heads into wildfire season in much better shape than 2024 with more dollars

"It is more important than ever to continue building on that progress to further reduce the risk of future wildfires"

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2 w. ago Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take its first steps toward expropriating assets held by the Russian government and sanctioned Russian citizens to help fund Ukraine’s war effort — measures that could test the limits of international law. Ottawa is promising action soon, after years of leading an international push to use Moscow’s own financial […]

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3 w. ago Crombie promises a fix for family doctor shortage during Ottawa visit

Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie promised to ease the burden on family doctors, and pledged to accelerate funding for local hospitals.

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