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How is EI changing under Canada’s tariff relief plan — and is it enough?The federal government is modifying some Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for workers impacted by U.S. tariffs as they take hold on Canada's economy, but do they go far enough?ConsumerAug 26
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How to get EI if you can’t work because of wildfire evacuationsCanadians who have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires and other natural disasters may still qualify for employment insurance benefits (EI) if they are unable to work.ConsumerAug 11
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Denying EI to women laid off after maternity leave a Charter violation: Court of AppealThe women challenged the fact that they were denied employment insurance (EI) benefits when they lost their jobs shortly before, during or after maternity leave.PoliticsSep 4
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A paid skilled trade placement program is coming for Canadian youthOttawa plans to spend $880 million for the plan, which will begin in early 2027 and be available for young Canadians looking for on-the job experience in the trades.CanadaSep 18
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Childhood Cancer Canada calls for $15M from feds as demand risesChildhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.HealthSep 12
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Property, violent crimes drive increase in youth charges: StatCanIn 2025-2026, 56,956 Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of their offences were charged with a crime, 12,891 of those being a crime 'against property.'CanadaAug 12
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Strong support for Canada axing U.S. trade talks, retaliatory tariffs: pollThe Ipsos poll for Global News suggests the Liberal government still enjoys broad backing from Canadians, but that support dips among younger voters.CanadaAug 29
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Canada hits back with counter-tariffs on 700 U.S. goods worth $28BTrade talks collapsed between Canada and the United States on Friday and Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would be retaliating with “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs.CanadaAug 25
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Old age security and CPP payments land in bank accounts on WednesdayOld age security and the Canada Pension Plan payments will be heading out to Canadians who qualify on Wednesday — and some of those payments will be higher than before.ConsumerJul 28
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Canada sees ‘glimmer of hope’ in reducing poverty, but provinces vary in success: reportThe report calls for a reform of the Employment Insurance program and improvements to social assistance, but notes there has been some positive improvement in tackling poverty.CanadaJun 1
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N.S. tables bill to increase protection for some workersThe new protections in the proposed legislation would not apply to some workers, including people working in the construction and agriculture sectors.CanadaSep 8
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Private Canadian English language school shutters, files for bankruptcyThe school said in a notice it had done "everything possible" to ensure it had the resources it needed to operate, but it could no longer continue to operate.CanadaSep 20
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After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leaveWith New Brunswick's new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada now have some sort of job protection for people who need extended time off for serious illnesses.CanadaJun 30
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Miami plane crash: Pilots made last-ditch effort to abort landing, NTSB saysNational Transportation Safety Board officials said the pilots appeared to attempt a go-around to retry the landing before aborting the procedure.TrendingSep 9
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Domtar ‘indefinitely curtailing’ Howe Sound pulp millIn a statement, Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, said this decision of an 'indefinite curtailment' is immensely difficult for the community and its workers.EconomyAug 20
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Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff endsThe Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a strike to protest what a union official called “unacceptable” management instructions limiting the presence of women ended.WorldSep 9
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Manitoba spends $103M to protect industries hit by ‘unwarranted’ U.S. tariffsThe Manitoba government announced the details of its tariff relief plan for affected industries, including agricultural producers.EconomyAug 28
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Victims of fatal Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash identifiedThe five deceased victims, who were in a van hit by the plane, were all employees of the aircraft cleaning company Professional Ocean Service Corporation.TrendingSep 8
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Amazon ‘pauses operations’ with cargo airline after fatal Miami plane crashAmazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said 'safety has always been our top priority, whether in our own operations or when we’re working with partners.'TrendingSep 14
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Staffer injured in Columbia Icefield all-terrain vehicle rolloverA Pursuit staff member was conducting an operational maintenance check on the Ice Odyssey all-terrain tour vehicle when the rollover happened at the Columbia Icefield.CanadaSep 2