Category Archives: National
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA — The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward, president of the Public Service Alliance of
Vaccine advisory committee says provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 boosters
OTTAWA — Provinces and territories should quickly get ready to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks starting with people over the age of 80 and long-term care residents, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended...
Temporary Foreign Worker Program has ballooned under Trudeau suppressing wages. Govt wants to make it even easier to bring in low-paid workers.
By Rohana RezelThe number of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) brought into Canada has increased by a staggering 70% under Justin Trudeau’s term in office as Prime Minister. This increase in the number of easily exploitable imported indentured labour has contributed
New bill will force tech giants to negotiate deals to pay media to use their content
OTTAWA — Digital giants will have six months to negotiate private deals to compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content or be forced to reach an agreement, if a new federal bill becomes law. "Right now, the health and
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
OTTAWA — One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect minors from sexual exploitation on the internet. Lianna
Canadians face barriers in bid to join international legion fighting in Ukraine
OTTAWA — When Paul Hughes crossed into Ukraine to help fight the Russians early last month, he expected he would be armed and taken to the front lines. But he couldn't get a weapon or ammunition. The 57-year-old Calgary native who
Northern premiers discuss Arctic sovereignty with PM in light of war in Ukraine
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says he and the other two premiers of Canada's northern territories met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the national defence minister on Monday to discuss Arctic sovereignty and security in light of the war in
Police find woman was not seriously injured by horse at ‘freedom convoy’ protest
OTTAWA — The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the "freedom convoy" protest was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation. The Special Investigations Unit was looking into police behav...
‘Robust’ investments coming for North American defence: Anand
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months, as Ottawa faces growing pressure to boost military spending and work with Washington to protect the continent....
Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate
MONTREAL — Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, P.E.I. and