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Federal government invests to expand affordable housing across CalgaryThe Mustard Seed is continuing to expand affordable housing in Calgary after an $18.6 million investment by the federal government.CanadaNov 14
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Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBOThe federal government faces a potential loss on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline, Canada's parliamentary budget officer said in a new report on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.EconomyNov 8
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Federal government finances $574M for rental home construction in VancouverThe federal government is providing more than $574 million in financing to help build about 950 rental homes in Vancouver.PoliticsNov 14
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Federal government offers grants for small businesses in fire-stricken Jasper, Alta.Business owners in the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper are getting some financial help getting back on their feet.CanadaNov 14
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Feds fire back at Alberta’s application for judicial review of carbon priceSmith announced earlier this week that her United Conservative Party government is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.EnvironmentOct 30
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Ottawa set to bypass Ford government with money to end encampmentsOttawa plans to cut Ontario out of its encampment funding plans after the feds say the provincial government refused to respond to a recent letter.PoliticsOct 22
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Ontario presses feds for more child care money as some for-profit operators protestOntario needs more money to properly deliver the national $10-a-day child-care program now and beyond the life of the current agreement.CanadaOct 24
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Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over gang and addiction crisesNetmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa is calling for policing and mental health help from the province and the federal government.CanadaNov 19
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Edmonton MP Randy Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government’s effort to rebuild JasperEmployment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the federal government's share of the work to rebuild Jasper, Alta.FireOct 9
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Montreal dockworkers union to challenge binding arbitration order in courtThe move comes as the union representing locked-out port workers in B.C. also says it will challenge the federal government's move to end a work stoppage there.CanadaNov 13
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‘GST holiday’ for all, $250 cheques for some: What Ottawa is promisingThe federal government says Canadians will get a 'GST holiday' on groceries this holiday season, while those making under $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque.CanadaNov 21
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Federal government forgoing $15M in rental fees for Jasper businesses, townJasper won't pay rent on its facilities to Parks Canada until 2027, while a few dozen businesses in the park that pay market rent will receive partial or full rent forgiveness.FireOct 10
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TikTok’s closure in Canada raises worries for creators’ revenue, supportCanadian TikTok creators fear that the federal government's decision to shut down the app's Canadian operations will erode their support system and limit earning potential.TechNov 8
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TikTok must end business in Canada but app will stay available, Ottawa saysThe order comes after a lengthy national security review by the federal government into concerns over the popular social media app and its Chinese owner ByteDance.TechNov 6
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Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockadeThe City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022.CanadaNov 4
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People with disabilities ask feds to restore ‘hope’ and raise benefit amountAdvocates are asking the federal government to reconsider the Canada Disability Benefit amount in the months before the benefit rolls out.HealthOct 26
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Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to courtA Federal Court hearing is underway to determine whether a group of Black public servants can proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination in the federal government.CanadaOct 28
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Saskatchewan yet to respond to federal offer of support to address homelessnessThe federal government is looking to support provinces to find housing and shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Saskatchewan has yet to accept.CanadaOct 23
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Manitoba stakeholders concerned as federal government tosses apprenticeship grantsApprentices, and employers, are wondering what's next after federal apprenticeship incentive programs have been put on the chopping block.CanadaOct 1
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Quebec Liberals seek probe of closing of newcomers’ French-language classesFederal Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said Friday $750 million the federal government is spending to help Quebec with newcomers is not being fully used.CanadaOct 26