Category Archives: National
Liberal convention a political coming-out party for ex-central banker Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Former central banker Mark Carney came out of the political closet Friday, pledging his support for the federal Liberal party.But the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England left Liberals guessing whether he'll
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney pledges support for federal Liberals
OTTAWA — Former central banker Mark Carney says he'll do whatever he can to support the federal Liberal party.Until now, Carney has avoided any overt show of partisanship, as required in his former roles as governor of the Bank of
Federal prison chaplains ratify first contract agreement, union says
OTTAWA — Unionized federal prison chaplains have ratified a contract that includes wage increases and improved working conditions. The United Steelworkers union says the contract — the chaplains' first collective agreement — provides significant wage h...
Ottawa appeals court ruling that limits First Nations’ ability to postpone elections
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada will appeal a Federal Court ruling that limits First Nations' ability to postpone the election of chiefs and councils during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said.The department develo...
Ottawa appeals court ruling that limits First Nations’ ability to postpone elections
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says his department will appeal a Federal Court ruling that limits First Nations' ability to postpone the election of chiefs and councils during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indigenous Services Canada devel...
ICUs see near record of COVID-19 patients as new variant cases double over last week
The number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units across the country has reached a near record as the spread of more contagious variants drives up hospitalizations, prompting Ontario officials to scale back on non-urgent procedures. Canada's chie...
Promote Indigenous access to disability tax credit, advisory committee recommends
OTTAWA — An advisory committee is calling on the Canada Revenue Agency to promote access to the disability tax credit in Indigenous communities. The CRA's disability advisory committee, which includes professionals and advocates, said in its second ann...
Flags drop, bells toll as Canadians remember special relationship with Prince Philip
Organizing a royal tour is a demanding task to begin with, but when it involved Prince Philip, his Canadian coordinators knew to expect the unexpected. Philip might eschew a motorcade and insist on walking. He would request local maps that he
Statistics Canada hires locals in First Nations to collect census amid COVID-19
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is hiring local enumerators for the 2021 census in Indigenous, remote and northern communities to avoid outsiders needing to visit during the pandemic. Geoff Bowlby, director general of the census program, says this will help...
A look at some of the trips Prince Philip made to Canada over the last seven decades.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at age 99, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The Queen and Prince Philip have lavished much attention on Canada over their lives, each visiting the country more than 20 times over the years. The
