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Saskatchewan, CRA reach carbon pricing payment agreement: BibeauThe dispute between the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada around the province's refusal to collect the federal carbon price on natural gas appears to have been settled.PoliticsJul 16
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Federal government consultant charged in $250,000 timesheet fraud schemeClara Elaine Visser, 63, was charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, contrary to Section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.InvestigationsJul 9
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Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searchesThe Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools.CanadaJul 23
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Federal government rescinds approval for Dartmouth Cove infill projectThis comes after two years of work on the project with developer Atlantic Road Construction and Paving Ltd.EnvironmentJun 20
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B.C. First Nations challenge fish farm licencesTwo B.C. First Nations are taking the federal government and fish farm companies to court over fish farm licences.Environment12 hours
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Premiers wrapping up Council of the Federation meeting in HalifaxSeveral premiers have expressed frustration over what they say is a lack of teamwork from the federal government on important files.CanadaJul 17
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Psychotherapy, counselling services are now tax exempt in CanadaThe tax exemption, which was proposed by the federal government in the fall economic statement, went into effect on June 20, the CRA said.CanadaJul 16
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Government chatbots? It’s one possibility under Ottawa’s new AI strategySoon Canadians who need to reach out to the federal government could also find themselves talking to an employee who's been helped by non-human assistants.CanadaJul 27
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Safety, increased Wi-Fi access among $200M Northern B.C. highway improvementsThe B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest.PoliticsJul 15
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Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from QuebecCanada's premiers have agreed to Quebec's request to stand together and call on the federal government to more evenly distribute asylum seekers across the country.CanadaJul 17
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Using heating oil? What to know about Canada’s plan to phase in heat pumpsBuildings are the third-most polluting sector in Canada, and the federal government plans to cut emissions by phasing out home heating oils in favour of heat pumps.CanadaJul 16
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Canada to help train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets due to be flying by summerPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government will commit up to $389 million over the coming year to the training, and an additional $500 million in aid.CanadaJul 11
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Canada Revenue Agency order to seize Saskatchewan money unusual, legal experts sayLegal experts say the federal government has taken an extraordinary step in trying to take $28 million from Saskatchewan’s bank account for not paying carbon levy money.CanadaJul 11
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Ottawa aims to clear Phoenix backlog by 2025, spend nearly $1B moreThe failure of the pay system has so far cost the federal government $3.5 billion — a number that could continue to grow as government tries to tackle the massive backlog.CanadaJul 9
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Advocate calls on Alberta to opt out of $10-a-day child care planAn advocacy group is calling on the Alberta government to withdraw from the federal government's $10-a-day child care plan.CanadaJun 30
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Online Harms Act regulators will cost about $200 million over five years: PBOThe federal government wants to establish a Digital Safety Commission to regulate social-media companies and force them to limit harmful content online.CanadaJul 4
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Feds announce $39M to help Alberta communities transition from coal-powered energyThe federal government has committed $39 million to 10 projects in Alberta to help support communities transition away from coal-powered energy.PoliticsJul 3
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As some Ontario police increasingly use facial recognition technology, calls grow for regulationsLegal and AI experts are calling on the federal government to set national standards as some police services use facial recognition technology to help solve crimes.CrimeJun 30
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Travelling soon? Why you should ‘expect less pain at the airports’ this summerWith a possible WestJet strike likely averted thanks to the federal government's intervention, here's what travellers heading to the airport this summer should expect.ConsumerJun 28
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Canada’s dental care plan is expanding. Who’s eligible now?Thursday’s announcement was the second last phase of the rollout of the Canadian dental care plan, which the federal government unveiled in December 2023.CanadaJun 27