Doug Ford defends PC Party response to sexual misconduct allegation against Jim Wilson
Ford says he did not disclose the full story about Wilson on Friday out of a desire to protect the person who came forward with the allegation. Continue reading
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Newly-minted Liberal cabinet ministers will earn about $1,000 extra per week
Christy Clark’s government swore in a 22-member cabinet Monday, including five new faces, all of whom stand to take home a little extra pay before a possible defeat at the hands of the NDP-Green alliance in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Legislation to cut Saskatchewan MLA wages by 3.5 per cent passes
The 3.5 per cent cut to Saskatchewan MLAs’ wages passed Wednesday, but is retroactive and deemed to have been in force on April 1. Continue reading
Manitoba can run deficits without pay cuts: bill
The Manitoba government will be able to run deficits without forcing cabinet ministers to take pay cuts, under a bill introduced today in the legislature. Continue reading
More talk of help for community after deadly La Loche, Sask. school shooting
Education Minister Don Morgan says cabinet ministers are meeting with town and school officials in La Loche, Sask., to find out if supports are working and what more can be done. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shuffles cabinet, splits Human Services ministry
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shuffled her cabinet and split the massive Human Services ministry into two Thursday. Continue reading
Integrity watchdog dismisses fundraising complaint against Ontario Liberal ministers
A watchdog says two Liberal cabinet ministers may have benefited but didn’t break rules by attending a fundraiser with a bank involved with the Hydro One privatization. Continue reading
Pallister sworn in as Manitoba premier, announces 12 cabinet ministers
Premier Brian Pallister has named 12 people to his cabinet, four women and eight men. Continue reading
Trudeau, ministers begin cross country tour to sell budget plan
The prime minister will kick off the promotional blitz this morning with a series of interviews on radio and television. Continue reading
Melinda Gates wants male Liberal cabinet ministers to spend more time with their families
Philanthropist Melinda Gates says she wants to see male Liberal cabinet ministers follow Environment Minister Catherine McKenna’s example by booking a few hours of early evening time exclusively for their families. Continue reading