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Sask. Justice Minister on carbon tax discussions with the federal governmentWATCH: Saskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre breaks down the carbon tax discussions with the federal government.EconomyJul 22
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Federal government announce $426M in B.C. health care fundingThe federal government is providing $ 426 million to support health care in B.C. as part of two bilateral agreements with the province. $ 232 million will help improve recruitment and retention for nearly 13,000 healthcare assistants in long-term care and assisted living until 2029.Global News at Noon BCJul 23
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‘Not a free program’: Health Minister clarifies federal government’s dental care planHealth Minister Mark Holland was in Nova Scotia on Monday where he spoke about the recently implemented federal dental care program and clarified that “It’s not a free program.” He added that “Dentists have a separate program that sets their rates. We have a process that we’ve engaged in Health Canada to determine what we...CanadaJul 8
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Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet StrikeThe federal government has stepped in to prevent a strike by WestJet employees ahead of the long weekend. Airline industry expert Duncan Dee joins Antony Robart to discuss this move and the impacts it will have on summer travel.Global News Morning TorontoJun 28
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Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities“These stories tell us that this is so much more than a bill passed in parliament,” Health Minister Mark Holland said on Thursday. “This expansion will have a positive effect on peoples’ lives and a fundamental question about the country we want to have.”CanadaJun 27
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Closure of B.C. open-net salmon farms delayed by federal governmentWhile the federal government had initially promised to close open-net salmon farms off B.C.’s coast by next year, it is now delaying those closures until 2029. Neetu Garcha looks at the mixed reaction of the decision, and how salmon aquaculture is a politically charged and contentious issue.Global NationalJun 19
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Federal government tables motion to increase capital gains taxThe federal government has officially tabled a motion to increase the capital gains tax, which it hopes will add nearly $20 billion in new revenue to fund investments over the next five years. It’s also been billed as an effort to improve ‘tax fairness’ in Canada. Eric Sorensen explains why doctors and business owners are...Global NationalJun 10
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Federal government resists pressure to name MPs accused of helping foreign statesCalls are only growing for the federal government to identify the MPs accused of “wittingly” assisting efforts of foreign states to meddle in Canadian politics. David Akin explains why the alleged colluders likely would never be charged, and why Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says naming them would be irresponsible.Global NationalJun 6
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Federal government announces new protections for B.C.’s orca populationThe federal government is putting in new speed limits and fishing closures to protect the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. The measures are designed to protect the endangered species from noise and pollution and improve their hunting territory.Global News at Noon BCJun 3
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Federal government in Calgary to push for national school food programThe federal government joined Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids to promote its new billion-dollar national school food program. Doug Vaessen reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 17
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Federal government funds green upgrades for child advocacy centreThe Toba Centre for Children and Youth is set to receive $3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.May 14
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Federal government deem fixing Causeway fastest solutionPublic Services & Procurement Canada continues to explore options to figure out the fastest way to restore causeway access to land and water traffic. However, it appears at least 2 of those options will take a lot longer than actually fixing the lift bridge.May 9
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N.S. mother urges federal government to support private daycaresA Nova Scotia mother is calling on the federal government to expand childcare funding to private operators. She says the situation is dire in the community of East Hants – with only a few non-profit daycares in the area. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 2
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Canada invests nearly $200 million into Nova Scotia Power for clean electricity projectsThe federal government is investing almost $200 million in several clean energy projects in Nova Scotia. As Global’s Skye Bryden-Blom reports, officials say it will help drive down power bills in the province.Global News at 6 Halifax7 hours
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N.B., N.S., urge federal government to protect Chignecto IsthmusRepresentatives from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia appealed to a senate committee Wednesday evening to put more pressure on the federal government to assume responsibility for protecting the Chignecto Isthmus. As Silas Brown reports, both provinces highlighted the urgency of moving forward with the project.Global News at 6 New BrunswickMay 2
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Quebec and Canadian government spar over the fate of Quebec’s caribou herdTensions are heating up again between Ottawa and the Quebec government, and this time the debate is over caribou. Two Quebec ministers have penned a lengthy letter accusing the federal government of threatening thousands of jobs to protect the species. Our Franca Mignacca have been following that story and has the details.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 25
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 30A sidewalk is finally coming to a busy section of the Bayers Lake Business Park after years of advocating from community members. But is this step far enough? Also tonight, the federal government is giving $200m to clean-electricity projects in N.S., with a promise it will help drive down people’s power bills.Global News at 6 Halifax6 hours
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Federal transit fund criticismThe federal government recently announced more details about its new “Canada public transit fund”. Denis Agar, ‘Executive Director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders’, explains why they believe the funding falls short.Global BCJul 21
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Canada imposes cap on residential school searchesWhile the federal government had pledged $320 million for communities to start searching suspected burial sites at residential schools across Canada, it is now capping funding at $500,000 on any new searches. Melissa Ridgen explains why the spending is being scaled back, and how the announcement surprised Indigenous leaders.Global NationalJul 24
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GNM – Bronwyn Eyre on the ongoing battle over Carbon Tax with the CRASaskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre joined our Chantal Wagner in studio to talk about this week’s agreement between the Provincial and Federal Governments, which will protect Saskatchewan’s Bank Account from CRA collection over what they say is owed Carbon Tax dollars.Jul 19