Federal Politics

Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...

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Ottawa to force banks to call carbon rebate a carbon rebate in direct deposits

Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, SAID Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault...

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Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback

Mtis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll stay on the path toward self-government, despite the uncertain future of a contentious bill meant to do just that. The Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan ...

Apr 18, 2024

Battlefords and Meadow Lake MPs weigh in on new federal budget

Battlefords and Meadow Lake area MPs are raising their frustrations about the new federal budget released this week.Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP...

Apr 17, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freel...

Apr 16, 2024

Jurors to hear closing arguments in trial for three men charged after Coutts blockade

Closing arguments are scheduled today for three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard Janzen have pleaded no...

Apr 16, 2024

Freeland to present federal budget today after teasing much of it in recent weeks

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled C...

Apr 16, 2024

First 2024 Canada carbon rebates will be deposited today for some Canadians

The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians today as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.Canadians living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Mani...

Apr 15, 2024

Canada, other G7 leaders condemn Iran attack in meeting convened by Biden

Canada and other G7 countries were summoned on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel and to prevent a wider regional escalation.A...

Apr 14, 2024