20 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Fate of programs like CSC true a barometer of Carney's budget

I’m sure you’re all super impressed by the work being done in your communities by the legions of young volunteers working for the Canada Service Corps. What!? You say you’ve never heard of the Canada Service Corps (CSC)? Welcome to the club. Almost no Canadian has heard of it, even though the program has blown […]

Events

35 h. ago Ever heard of Canada Service Corps? Turns out nobody else has either: REPORT

Federal Department of Employment researchers say a 2018 youth volunteer program is unknown by young people despite more than $204 million spent to date, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The report, Canada Service Corps: Qualitative Research With Youth And Youth-Serving Organizations, says the department was “unable to give an overall impression of the program” because few […]

Other

45 h. ago Touting better HIV treatment, Toronto service organization closing after 42 years

An organization that bills itself as Canada’s oldest HIV service agency says it will close next year, in part due to groundbreaking medical advances that have reduced its need.

Economics

46 h. ago Canada Looks to Rework IT, Supply Contracts in Search for Budget Savings

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking Canada’s public service to get more for the government’s money when it buys goods and services.

Other

56 h. ago Kimberly Proctor’s family question killers’ work release protocol

According to Correctional Service Canada, offenders who are granted work release do not have access to the community other than to perform supervised work.

Events

3 d. ago Thales Survey Reveals Growing Interest in Mobile IDs, Digital Driver Services Across US, Canada

New Thales survey of more than 3,000 U.S. and Canadian citizens shows strong support for modernized driver and identity services, including mobile driver’s licenses/digital IDs, self-service kiosks and online portals. The survey identified that 80% of Baby Boomers (ages 65+) indicated they have used or would use an online portal to access driver services, compared […]

Transport

4 d. ago Federal government says emails, phone numbers accessed in cyberattack

OTTAWA — The federal government says individuals’ email addresses and phone numbers associated with Canada Revenue Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada and Canada Border Services Agency accounts were accessed in a cyberattack. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat says the government was alerted to the cyber incident on Aug. 17 by 2Keys Corporation, the […]

Politics

4 d. ago CRA call centre service has hit ‘rock bottom’, according to federal minister

'It can’t get much worse than it is now,' says Wayne Long, secretary of state responsible for the CRA

Politics

4 d. ago Photo radar to resume at fatal Calgary intersection months after province

A traffic camera will be back in service on the Trans-Canada Highway at 10 Street N.W. eastbound starting Oct. 6

Events

5 d. ago Federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to cut red tape

OTTAWA — The federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to streamline regulations and cut costs following a 60-day red tape review exercise. Departments and agencies have published reports identifying measures to make them more efficient and eliminate complicated or redundant regulations or processes. Examples include a Canada Border Services Agency proposal to […]

Politics

5 d. ago Man attempting to smuggle meth mailed from U.S. to Canada arrested: RCMP

RCMP say a man from Thunder Bay, Ont., was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected methamphetamine that was mailed from the United States. The Mounties say the package addressed to the man’s residence contained about 140 grams of suspected meth and was seized by the Canada Border Services Agency at a commercial cargo processing […]

Other

6 d. ago Letters: Will it be ‘austerity’ for the feds — or just for us?

Readers weigh in on the Liberals' austerity pledge; the Order of Canada; national service programs; why we should raise a glass to Ukraine; and more

Other

9 d. ago Agence du revenu du Canada: «Ça coûte cher d’impôt pour le peu de services qu’on a»

Une retraitée de Saint-Amable est prise dans les dédales du fisc depuis plusieurs mois pour une toute petite erreur sur sa déclaration de revenus.

Other

9 d. ago Work expected to start in early 2026 on Canada's new missile defence radar

The system is expected to be initially operational by 2029, a Department of National Defence spokesperson said.

Events

9 d. ago CRTC creates new requirements for telecom providers experiencing major outages

Canada’s telecommunications regulator is mandating service providers to notify it and other government authorities within two hours when they experience major network outages. After restoring service, it says the carriers will have 30 days to file a report detailing the causes, effects and steps taken to resolve the outage in order to provide transparency to consumers […]

Politics

9 d. ago Andersen Consulting Collaborates with MJB Technology Solutions to Advance Digital Transformation Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting strengthens its digital transformation platform through a collaboration with Canada-based MJB Technology Solutions, a firm specializing in ServiceNow, artificial intelligence, analytics, and IT transformation. Founded in 2002, MJB Technology Solutions designs and delivers customized software, digital platforms, and operational systems to clients across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. […]

Other

1 week ago Ending hybrid work in Canada's public service gets mixed reviews in poll

An Angus Reid Institute poll shows splits on generational and gender lines.

Other

1 week ago 2 trucks busted heading into Ontario from U.S. with 349 kg of cocaine: CBSA

On consecutive days in mid-August, the Canada Border Services Agency say their officers stopped trucks attempting to haul massive quantities of cocaine into Ontario near Sarnia.

Transport

1 week ago Volatus Aerospace Secures Approval from Transport Canada to Launch Scalable Automated Drone Services in Canada and Provides Corporate Update

Showcases strong technology partnerships with Kongsberg Geospatial and MatrixSpace, positioning Volatus as the integrator of a proven ecosystem. Strengthens Volatus’ competitive position as one of the few Canadian operators authorized at this advanced level. Enhances Volatus’ commercialized drone-in-a-box and advanced BVLOS applications by introducing a scalable light weight detect and avoid systems. Expands Volatus’ BVLOS […]

Sport

2 w. ago How an air traffic controller shortage is impacting Canadian airports

In the past month alone, NAV Canada has announced temporary service interruptions in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, all due fully or in part to staffing constraints.

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