COVID PPE makers sue Ottawa for $5B, say feds broke promise
The federal government will have an opportunity to file a defence to the unproven allegations as the court case proceeds.
Canada
Feb 14
Billion-dollar rapid-test contracts favoured Chinese imports over cheaper Canadian-made devices
Two COVID-19 importers participating in an initiative to help grow small Canadian businesses charged more to sell rapid tests to the federal government than Canadian manufacturers.
Investigations
Feb 29
‘Frustrated’ official says change law that allows ex-officials to lobby for corporations
The federal lobbying commissioner testified at a House of Commons committee about the appointment of former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains to a position at Rogers.
Politics
Jun 20, 2023
Rogers names former Liberal minister to executive role, raising influence concerns
Navdeep Bains served in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet as federal industry minister from 2015 until early 2021, and chose not to run for re-election that year.
Canada
Apr 21, 2023
Task force worries Trump’s rush to approve COVID-19 vaccine will cause concern in Canada
Members of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine task force are casting worried eyes at the Trump administration's political push to get a vaccine approved before the U.S. presidential election in November.
Canada
Sep 19, 2020
Union representing Canadian auto workers announces new deal with Ford
Unifor National President Jerry Dias says $1.95 billion will be invested in Ford's Canadian plants, including $1.8 billion toward the production of five electric vehicles in Oakville, Ont., and an engine contract that could yield new jobs in Windsor.
Canada
Sep 22, 2020
McCallion offers faint praise for new Tory MP
Even as departing Mississauga Councillor Eve Adams paid tribute Wednesday to Hazel McCallion, the long-time Mayor could barely muster a word of public praise for her Ottawa-bound colleague.
May 11, 2011
Harper wants to end taxpayer subsidies to political parties
In an address in the Toronto area, PM says initiative will help businesses grow.
Jan 13, 2011
Disgraced integrity commission’s departure package tops $500,000
Leaked documents show the federal government's now-disgraced public sector integrity commissioner, Christiane Ouimet, is leaving the job with a departure package worth more than $500,000.
Mar 4, 2011
‘My friends, we will do better’: Trudeau confirms bid to lead federal Liberals
MONTREAL - Justin Trudeau stepped out of his famous father's shadow Tuesday, launching his bid to lead the federal Liberals with a warning that the once-mighty party must look to the future, not its glorious past.
Canada
Oct 2, 2012
‘My friends, we will do better’: Trudeau confirms bid to lead federal Liberals
MONTREAL - Justin Trudeau stepped out of his famous father's shadow Tuesday, launching his bid to lead the federal Liberals with a warning that the once-mighty party must look to the future, not its glorious past.
Oct 2, 2012
Trudeau plunges into Liberal leadership, steps out of father’s shadow
Justin Trudeau's plunge into the federal Liberal leadership contest created a splash Tuesday; now the question is whether there's enough water left to entice other serious contenders into the pool.
Oct 3, 2012
Coronavirus: Dispute in Calgary Walmart ends with call to police
A Calgary man is asking stores to adapt to the changing needs of the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer
Apr 2, 2020
Canada’s biggest companies getting new loans, financing to weather COVID-19
The program will place limits on dividends, share buy-backs and executive pay.
Canada
May 11, 2020
Canada’s auction of 5G wireless spectrum to telecom firms delayed due to coronavirus
Industry Minister Navdeep Bains says the auction's delay to June 2021 will allow the telecom industry to focus on providing essential services during the pandemic.
Canada
Jun 5, 2020
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as poll shows Liberals flirting with majority territory
The cabinet shuffle comes as coronavirus cases explode, vaccine rollout begins, and a new poll shows the Conservatives shedding support among decided voters.
Canada
Jan 12, 2021
Feds ‘completely unwilling’ to hold political parties to account on privacy, expert says
The Justice Department recently issued a discussion paper on revising the Privacy Act, which regulates the federal public sector's collection, use and disclosure of personal data.
Canada
Dec 12, 2020
Canada poised to unveil ‘significant’ role in upcoming NASA Artemis lunar mission
NASA put the first men on the moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s but the Artemis mission marks the first attempt to return to the lunar surface, with plans to stay.
Canada
Dec 15, 2020
Winnipeg city council signs off on $20 million in support of Portage Place transformation
Some on council criticized the mayor and Gilroy about the quickly amended funding motion — it was brought into the public and council's attention Thursday morning.
Politics
Jul 23, 2020
Telecom regulator may have erred with decision on wholesale rate, minister says
The federal government says it's concerned that a controversial regulatory decision last year may undermine investments in Canada's communications networks, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Canada
Aug 15, 2020