5 d. ago Opinion: The Muslim Brotherhood poses an insidious threat to Canadian society

A new report shows why Ottawa must start taking the danger posed by the global jihadist movement seriously

Other

7 d. ago Ottawa councillor Shawn Menard understated 2022 election campaign expenses by $310.98, audit says

The report will be presented to the City of Ottawa's election compliance audit committee on Sept. 9.

Politics

8 d. ago Ottawa repousse les quotas de vente des véhicules électriques

Mark Carney met sur pause le plan obligeant les constructeurs automobiles à atteindre des quotas minimaux dès 2026.

Society

8 d. ago Ottawa reporte l’application des quotas de ventes de véhicules électriques

Mark Carney met sur pause le plan obligeant les constructeurs automobiles à atteindre des quotas minimaux dès 2026.

Society

9 d. ago Woman injured in jump from second floor in south Ottawa townhouse fire

Ottawa Fire Service received several 911 calls reporting a fire at a townhouse in the city's south end.

Events

9 d. ago Teenage workers hit hard by tech disruption, population growth: Desjardins

OTTAWA — A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada’s youngest workers. The Desjardins Economics report, released Thursday, comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites decades-high youth unemployment levels to attack an immigration program for temporary foreign workers. Statistics Canada’s latest labour […]

Society

2 w. ago Federal, provincial public servants should be in office 5 days week: Ford

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should mandate their workers to return to the office full time. Speaking to reporters in Inglewood, Ont., Wednesday, Ford applauded the City of Ottawa’s recent decision to require its employees to work five days a week in the office starting in […]

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2 w. ago Federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week, says Doug Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should mandate their workers to return to the office full time. Speaking to reporters in Inglewood, Ont., Wednesday, Ford applauded the City of Ottawa’s recent decision to require its employees to work five days a week in the office starting in the new […]

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2 w. ago Canada Post reports $407 million Q2 loss as parcel volume suffers

OTTAWA — Canada Post reported at a loss before tax of $407 million in its second quarter as its parcels business fell due to labour uncertainty. The company says the loss compares with a profit before tax of $46 million in the same period a year earlier when its results were helped by the sale […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ottawa slams Israel after UN report on Gaza famine, urges halt to escalating war

OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the Gaza Strip, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory. The global standard for measuring hunger is the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which on Friday said that famine is occurring in parts of […]

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3 w. ago Ottawa activists call on city councillors to reject proposed boost to police budget

The city's budget directions report recommended an increase in the Ottawa Police Service budget of up to 6.5 per cent, the highest increase in the last 15 years. 

Events

3 w. ago Each Canadian will pay a shocking amount this year to cover interest on nation's debt

The interest alone on the Government of Canada's debt will cost each Canadian thousands of dollars this year, according to a new study.Public policy think tank The Fraser Institute found that the combined debt interest payments for both the federal and provincial governments in Canada will cost $92.5 billion in 2024/2025. That's between $1,937 and $3,432 per Canadian, depending on the province.This comes as governments in Canada have trended towards deficit spending and growing government debt in recent years."Interest must be paid on government debt, and the more money governments spend on interest payments, the less money is available for the programs and services that matter to Canadians," said Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the study.According to the report, Ottawa will spend $53.8 billion on debt servicing charges in 2024/2025, which is significantly more than what the government expects to spend o...

Economics