11 h. ago Mexico seeks deal to dodge U.S. tariffs after Trump’s latest threats over drug cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum confident they'll strike a deal with the U.S. government

Economics

18 h. ago TAIT: Alberta government deals AISH recipients twin blows through the mail

When Zachary Weeks submits a 450-word text message, you take stock. And read every word. Because something must be wrong. Weeks, who lives with cerebral palsy, is a gifted writer and a tireless advocate. For the last few months, the busy Weeks and many others have been trying to make sense of why Alberta continues […]

Politics

57 h. ago Carney to recuse himself from dealings with over 100 companies in sprawling government conflict screen

The screen means that Carney cannot be involved in 'any official matters or decision-making processes' that would further either his or the interests of the 103 companies

Politics

65 h. ago Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion […]

Economics

67 h. ago Feds to reimburse auto dealers impacted by EV rebate suspension

In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out.

Other

3 d. ago Alberta government sets deadline for AISH recipients to apply for CDB

On Wednesday, AISH recipients received a letter from the Alberta government explaining, starting in October, an equivalent $200 will be deducted from the AISH benefit.

Politics

4 d. ago Wednesday's letters: Alberta squeezes seniors, disabled despite surplus

Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus was the headline on the front page on June 28. Great news. Unless you’re an AISH recipient. Or a senior. Or someone wanting a COVID vaccine. Alberta is the only province or territory that will claw back the Canada Disability Benefit of $200, which could make a difference to AISH recipients […]

Other

6 d. ago Ontario public insurance workers return to work, ending months

Unionized staff with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board voted to ratify a tentative government deal on Sunday, ending a strike which began back in May.

Society

7 d. ago Tait: Albertans should demand province stop claw back of Canadian Disability Benefits

(Disclaimer: Cam Tait lives with disability but does not receive Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped — AISH) The polite debate ends now. While we might spare a moment to condemn Pamela Ellis, arrested in Hamilton for allegedly pilfering $277,000 from disabled residents – a heinous act of individual greed – we must redirect […]

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta's clawback of federal disability benefits shameful

Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada that is poised to claw back the $200 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from provincial disability income support (known in Alberta as AISH) recipients. That’s one out of 13. Back in March, Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon, announced this decision in this […]

Other

2 w. ago TAIT: Alberta needs to reverse decision to claw back Canadian Disability Benefit

The Alberta government has a glorious opportunity to admit a mistake — and, most significantly, send a ringing message to Albertans with disabilities matter and are respected. A big ask? Absolutely. But what gets accomplished if we do not set expectations high … including asking? When the federal government announced the Canadian Disability Benefit, to […]

Other

3 w. ago Doug Ford apologizes to Ontario First Nations for his ‘passionate’ comments

The federal government is dealing with similar resistance from Indigenous peoples for fast-tracking its major projects bill

Other

3 w. ago TikTok gets another U.S. reprieve as Trump extends sale deadline

It is not clear how many times Trump can — or will — keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance.

Events

3 w. ago Bank of Canada governor says potential trade and security deal with U.S. is ‘welcome news’

Restoring open trade between the two countries is critical to jobs and growth in Canada

Politics