91 m. ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

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4 h. ago Want to fix Canada’s air industry? More foreign owners needed: watchdog

Canada's Competition Bureau recommended the federal government allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines to spur competition.

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5 h. ago Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says it’s in the dark on federal government’s fiscal targets

Mark Carney announced a plan before the spring election to split Ottawa's budget into operating and capital streams, and to balance the operating side in three years

Politics

7 h. ago Carney’s major projects bill sails through committee. What’s next?

The Liberal government’s legislation would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines.

Politics

19 h. ago Why B.C. wants a terror designation on gang with alleged Indian government ties

On Tuesday, B.C. Premier David Eby called on the federal government to designate the Lawrene Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization.

Politics

31 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get money from the government this week

The final Canada Child Benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited into bank accounts this Friday, ahead of an increase in July.Eligible families can expect to receive Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments on June 20. This month's payment will be the last one before the scheduled increase in July, which marks the beginning of the new benefit year.The last time the federal government increased the child tax benefit was in July 2024 when payments went up by 4.7 per cent. As a result of the increase, the maximum payment for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, payments increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.To help parents with the rising cost of living, Ottawa has been using a process called indexation to increase the benefit amounts since 2018.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson explained that, due to the indexation process, tax child benefit payments, as well as income thresholds, increase every ...

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46 h. ago LILLEY: Carney seeks massive power grab with new legislation

Warrantless searches, seizing your private data without your consent or knowledge and suspending any law the federal government deems not to be in the national interest. Those are just some of the worrisome moves contained in Bill C-2 and Bill C-5 introduced by the Carney Liberals. If Prime Minister Mark Carney has his way, both […]

Transport

47 h. ago New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will bring back a consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable. The federal government’s former rebate program for electric vehicles, launched in 2019, was so popular it ran out of funding, leading Ottawa to pause it earlier this year. Dabrusin […]

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51 h. ago Federal government reserves right to block major projects if conditions not met: LeBlanc

The bill would give the government sweeping powers for five years to quickly approve natural resource and infrastructure projects

Politics

54 h. ago Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other […]

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60 h. ago Feds partner with Canadian firm to accelerate AI use in public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government has signed memorandums of understanding with Cohere and the United Kingdom.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘DISGUSTING:’ Ford condemns decision to grant bail in Peel’s largest drug seizure

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words when it comes to the fact bail was issued to six of nine people charged in the largest drug seizure in the history of Peel Region. “This is disgusting,” Ford posted to social media early Monday morning. “We need the federal government to get serious about bail reform […]

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3 d. ago Free entry to national parks, discounts for other attractions under Canada Strong Pass

Federal government announces lower prices for museums, railways, national parks and campgrounds this summer

Society

3 d. ago Some Canadians receiving increased GST credit payments next month

Some Canadians can expect to receive an increase in GST credit payments from the federal government soon.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment, but this time it will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the credit payment aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.If you’re eligible, you'll see the new amount in your bank account on Friday, July 4.Who's eligible for the payment?The government says you're generally eligible for the payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment at the beginning of the month.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or...

Economics

3 d. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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3 d. ago Queensway Carleton Hospital interested in developing transitional housing on federal land, MP says

Could a parcel of land owned by the federal government support housing and healthcare in Ottawa? Housing advocates and politicians hope so.

Sport

5 d. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

Events

5 d. ago Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government’s terms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national security agreement” submitted by the federal government. Trump’s order didn’t detail the terms of the national security agreement. But U.S. Steel and […]

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5 d. ago Some Calgary councillors want to 'rein in city hall overreach'

“Too often we’re debating things that belong to the province or federal government, and yet we’re footing the bill," said Coun. Andre Chabot

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6 d. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

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