46 h. ago Salgo: Federal public servants aren't really politically neutral, are they?

In fact, Canada's public service boasts a very high degree of professionalism, no matter which party is governing.

Politics

63 h. ago Appointments of Amanda Maltby, Chief Privacy Officer, and James Smith, Chief Compliance Officer, at Environics Analytics

EA strengthens its commitment to privacy and compliance amidst Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape and expanding services TORONTO, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jan Kestle, Founder and President of Environics Analytics (EA), is pleased to make two senior management announcements. These changes strongly underline the importance to EA of protecting personal privacy and having systems […]

Events

3 d. ago Canadians now have to pay new surtax at U.S. border and on packages

If you live in Canada and like to visit the U.S. to shop, you might want to factor in a new expense at the border.The federal government has slapped a surtax on certain American goods bought by shoppers when re-entering Canada.In an email on Friday, a spokesperson for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said the 25 per cent surtax (in addition to other applicable duties) has been effective since March 4."These countermeasures will apply to commercial shipments, goods imported by mail or courier, and goods imported by individual travellers above their personal exemptions," stated CBSA spokesperson Rebecca Purdy. "Surtaxes will remain in place until the U.S. eliminates its trade-restrictive measures against Canada."Canada’s border officers are administrating and enforcing the surtax on individual travellers, commercial shipments, mail and couriers.The CBSA says all goods entering Canada, regardless of how they enter and whether they're eligible for duty and tax-fr...

Economics

6 d. 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 […]

Sport

6 d. ago Canadian passports will now arrive in 30 days or they're free

Service Canada is making Canadians a bold promise about passport renewal: If your travel document isn’t processed in 30 business days, you'll get a full refund.In addition to guaranteed processing times, Service Canada announced the launch of online passport renewal. These changes were announced on Friday, March 7, by Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech as the department aims to focus on efficiency and accountability."We are modernizing service delivery and improving the passport program to reduce wait times and costs while ensuring Canadians can access the support they need without unnecessary barriers," said Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Citizens' Services.In December 2024, eligible Canadians could participate in a government pilot program allowing them to renew their passport online.Starting later this year, Canadians who submit a complete passport application online, in person or by mail can expect t...

Sport

6 d. ago Canadians can soon get their passport in 30 business days — or it’s free

Completed passports will soon be processed within 30 business days or Canadians will be able to get their fees refunded, the federal government says.

Sport

9 d. ago Environics Analytics’ ENVISION platform embraces Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes for scalable growth

Users of EA’s market intelligence platform benefit from improved system scalability and stability, as well as more rapid releases and upgrades TORONTO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Environics Analytics (EA), Canada’s leading marketing and analytics services company, today announced that it has implemented Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes to help scale its ENVISION platform. […]

Science

1 week ago TD Bank app and website go down infuriating customers in Canada

TD Bank customers voiced concerns about an outage of the bank's online and mobile services Monday morning.TD says a software problem impacted its operations across Canada and the U.S., but things were coming back online by early afternoon PST."TD was impacted by the software outage that affected organizations in Canada and the U.S.. TD teams have restored impacted systems and normal services are resuming," a spokesperson said.I tried logging in around 2 p.m. EST, and couldn’t get through on desktop or mobile. It wasn't an isolated problem, either.Please see below for information on impacts to our services experienced today. pic.twitter.com/Bz3uqCYEo6— TD (Canada) (@TD_Canada) March 3, 2025Customers who were having trouble accessing their bank accounts took to social media to ask the major Canadian bank for answers."Might be a good idea to let your customers know there's a global outage happening right now. Many are experiencing login issues — transparency goes...

Economics

1 week ago U.S. citizen fined after CBSA catches him trying to bring illegal firearm into Alberta at Coutts crossing

A U.S. citizen got an $8,000 court fine earlier this month after being caught last September trying to bring an illegal handgun into Alberta, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Monday morning.  On Sept. 8, the man attempted to cross into Canada at the Coutts port of entry. After properly declaring two non-restricted firearms, […]

Events

1 week ago Air Canada planes once had a dance floor on flights from Toronto to Europe

These days, flying can feel a bit impersonal. Typically, you board a plane, settle into your seat, and find yourself surrounded by a sea of quiet passengers, who are all plugged into their devices or browsing the latest in-flight entertainment.You might even spend several hours sitting next to someone without exchanging a single word, but so long ago, flying was a very different experience — one where passengers would frequently strike up conversations with each other, and even dance above the clouds.In the 1970s, airlines raced to outdo each other with extravagances that seem almost unthinkable on a flight today. Once the Boeing 747 entered service in 1970, airlines had access to a new, larger aircraft that could host a range of novel services.While some airlines decided to turn their upper decks into dining rooms or lounges, Air Canada decided to turn theirs into a dance floor for their passengers.Air Canada's Boeing 747, introduced to service in 1971, had a fully funct...

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. eyes Nova Scotia bill as it looks to tackle interprovincial trade barriers

At least one expert says that if every province tables similar legislation, difficulties in moving goods and services across Canada could be a thing of the past.

Economics

2 w. ago CBSA seizes illegal drugs worth millions from two commercial trucks at Coutts border crossing

Illegal drugs valued in the millions of dollars were seized during two recent searches of commercial trucks at the Coutts border crossing, the Canada Border Services Agency announced Tuesday On Dec. 24, CBSA officers examining a commercial truck carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary noticed “abnormalities,” leading to 186 kilograms of methamphetamine being discovered. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Convicted killer serving life sentence escapes Quebec prison, caught in Toronto

Correctional Service Canada says authorities noticed Ricardo Vilches had vanished from the minimum security unit when he wasn't present during head count.

Events

2 w. ago Inmate who escaped from prison in Quebec caught hours later in Toronto

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, QUE. — A federal inmate serving time for murder who vanished on Monday from a prison north of Montreal was arrested hours later in Toronto. Correctional Service Canada said 85-year-old convicted killer Ricardo Vilches wasn’t present during head count at noon on Monday. He was incarcerated in the minimum security unit at Archambault Institution […]

Events

2 w. ago Exchange Income Corporation Announces Entering into a Binding Purchase Agreement to Acquire Canadian North

Acquisition Expands EIC’s Essential Air Services Business Across Canada’s Arctic WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) (“EIC” or the “Corporation”), a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, announced today it has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire Bradley Air Services Limited, operating as Canadian […]

Other

2 w. ago Trump orders tariffs on digital service tax countries, including Canada

Trump's order directs his administration to consider responsive actions like tariffs to 'combat' digital service taxes imposed on U.S. tech companies by foreign countries.

Economics

3 w. ago Court sides with federal government in dispute with Ottawa over payments in lieu of taxes

The Feb. 19 ruling by Justice Peter G. Pamel also awarded court costs of $5,000 each to Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Post.

Politics

3 w. ago MacDougall: Trump's tariffs will demand all the skill our public service can muster

The public service has shown it can pivot quickly in times of crisis. In the current atmosphere, no idea will be too crazy to get a hearing.

Economics

3 w. ago Thursday's letters: Tighten border security by barring Trump

I think Donald Trump is absolutely right. Canada needs to tighten up our border services to prevent lowlifes and undesirables from entering Canada. People like convicted felons and sex offenders. People like Trump. We could impress Trump by taking a strong stand at the June 15 G7 get-together in Kananaskis and barring him from entering […]

Events

3 w. ago LILLEY: City’s sloppy response to snow storm cold comfort to taxpayers

Snow-clearing is a basic service in Canada, but Toronto has shown again it can't even get basics right

Economics