Category Archives: National
PBO says reformed fiscal stabilization program to cost Ottawa $4.5 billion
OTTAWA — Reforms to a federal support program for provinces will nearly triple the cost to Ottawa next year, with the price tag projected to be about $4.5 billion, says Canada's parliamentary budget officer.Yves Giroux says the government's fiscal stab...
‘Gut punch’: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden's "gut punch" decision to tear up the permit for the Keystone
Expelling Derek Sloan from Conservative caucus not entirely up to Erin O’Toole
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole wants Derek Sloan booted out of his party's caucus but it's not entirely up to him. Here's what needs to happen: Conservative MPs will have to vote on the matter, thanks to their decision to
Vaccination efforts key to economic recovery, BoC says as it keeps rate on hold
OTTAWA — The economy will go in reverse for the first quarter of 2021, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday as it kept its key interest rate on hold, warning the hardest-hit workers will be hammered again on a path
‘After a tumultuous year:’ Canadians tune in to Joe Biden inauguration amid pandemic
TORONTO — Canadians tuned in Wednesday with a mixture of relief and optimism to watch the swearing in of Joe Biden as U.S. president amid concerns about potential violence south of the border and the omnipresent threat of COVID-19.Given the
Anxiety gives way to elation as Trump takes off, Biden takes over as U.S. president
WASHINGTON — The battle-tested Delaware senator who took on Donald Trump took over as U.S. president Wednesday, his daunting task to heal the wounds and reverse the damage left behind by his caustic and divisive predecessor. Joe Biden and Vice-Presiden...
MP Derek Sloan ejected from Conservative caucus for “destructive behaviour”: O’Toole
OTTAWA — Controversial MP Derek Sloan was kicked out of the Conservative caucus Wednesday, a move party leader Erin O'Toole said was due to a "pattern of destructive behaviour" that had become a distraction. O'Toole's acknowledgment that Sloan's dismi...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 36,473 new vaccinations administered for a total of 651,139 doses given. The provinces have administered doses a...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 36,473 new vaccinations administered for a total of 651,139 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at
Maritime senators issue plea for Ottawa to provide financial support to Maritime Bus
OTTAWA — Twenty-one senators from the Maritimes are urging the federal government to provide financial assistance to an inter-city bus service that they say is in financial peril because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The senators have sent a letter to fede...
