The NDP MP is not just standing up for Palestinians, but for a rules-based order that the world needs reaffirmed at this moment in history, and which too many Canadian politicians are betraying. Why did she work so hard to get her Israel-Gaza motion passed? ‘Because 13,000 children have died in this war,’ she said.
The department could also see a staff reduction of nearly 2,000 bureaucrats by 2028.
Canada could gain added leverage in negotiations if the soon-to-be 35-per-cent tariffs are ruled unconstitutional by an American appeals court.
Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ notwithstanding clause.
Canada hosted the first Group of Seven summit of Lower House Speakers during its 2002 presidency.
Declining populations almost everywhere should not be seen only as a problem. If we are now heading back down to a population of three or four billion in the next century, we shouldn’t feel particularly threatened.
Due to mounting trade pressures, Canadians have no choice but to make the investments that should have been made decades ago.
The bill was initially promised by Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government following the thousands of deaths that occurred in long-term care during the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says she doesn’t blame people for pointing fingers, as ‘hearts were broken’ by the blaze that burned more than 32,000 hectares of the national park.
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If the Longest Ballot Committee is exposing a vulnerability in our democratic system, then it’s a legitimate question to be examined. But it shouldn’t take politicians being personally inconvenienced to want to actually take real action on any issue.
Women’s advocates call the department’s three-year forecast ‘extremely shocking’ and ‘disproportional’ for the small ministry. ‘The level of support will be radically reduced,’ says Katherine Scott, who isn’t ‘holding her breath’ for the fall budget.
Global Affairs Canada has nearly the most disenchanted, disconnected, and disengaged workforce of our whole federal public service, according to the latest employee survey.
The Canada Revenue Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Shared Services Canada are among the departments using the technology in their daily work, which they say helps with productivity.
Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government officials are taking the issue seriously, says Prof. Donald Savoie.
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
A director of a non-profit supporting refugees says the proposed cuts, alongside legislation proposed in Bill C-2, could result in ‘life and death decisions’ being made by an ‘incredibly overburdened’ department.
Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘because someone needed to.’ He also had the help of more than 500 volunteers who flooded the riding.
With the issue at ‘epidemic levels’ in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan’s future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
The country’s ambitious trajectory towards becoming an energy superpower and key geopolitical player is achievable, but hinges on securing new revenue streams.
Forests are more than just wood. They are complex ecosystems. They are sources of life. They are home to thousands of species. They provide a place for many people to rest, reconnect and engage in recreation. They provide sustenance and support the cultures of many Indigenous communities.
CNN just published a poll that found Trump is ‘under water’ on every file, including immigration, the economy, tariffs, foreign affairs and, yes, the Epstein scandal. A recent Gallup poll (July 7-21) reported that Trump’s approval rating is at 37 per cent and his disapproval rating is at 58 per cent.
At this moment of geopolitical transition and economic uncertainty, the Canadian government must lead boldly. We cannot afford to miss this moment, and Canada’s space ecosystem is ready to build and deliver.
Ontario is leading the pack, having signed 10 inter-provincial trade deals. One internal trade expert says the feds should have played a bigger role in harmonizing internal trade between the provinces.
This meeting cannot be symbolic. It must focus on First Nations priorities—not just federal and provincial talking points.
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The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike Garcia.
If repealing the DST opens the door to a more constructive dialogue with U.S. firms about investing in Canada and if it pushes us to focus on enabling Canadian companies to scale, then it was the right move.
Canada has an opportunity to redefine its trade corridors and build an infrastructure network that is both resilient and future-facing. However, this will not be achieved through standalone, isolated projects.
Canada’s resources and expertise position us to be a leading exporter of new goods and services, with credible potential to meet increasing global demand for low-carbon iron and steel, carbon fibre, or geothermal energy.
