Canadian Government

• Canadian government’s satellite deal has Tories calling for Elon Musk involvement

  A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk.

  Canada

  Sep 21
  
• Government chatbots? It’s one possibility under Ottawa’s new AI strategy

  Soon 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.

  Canada

  Jul 27
  
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• ‘Need this funding now’: B.C. MP calls for federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley

  A B.C. MP in the Fraser Valley said federal help for the region regarding funds for emergency disasters is taking too long.

  Environment

  Mar 13
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• Federal cash aims to boost B.C. home affordability plan

  The province's newly announced 'BC Builds' initiative for middle-income earners is getting a $2-billion boost from the Canadian government, announced on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 21
• Canada begins consultations on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people

  NDP Winnipeg Central MP Leah Gazan has been a vocal advocate for an Amber-alert-like system for missing Indigenous people for quite some time.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2023
• First phase of TransLink’s mega expansion plan approved by mayors’ council

  The council is calling on the Canadian government to join the region, and the province, in assisting in developing a funding model.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Canada pouring $35.5 million into Canadian Foodgrains Bank new food security program

  "Global food insecurity," experienced by one-in-nine people, "not only leads to hunger, famine, and death," but also "instability, conflict and war."

  World

  Nov 3, 2023
• Province asks court to prevent feds from intervening on Highway 413, Ontario Place

  Doug Downey says "imminent decisions" are being held up on both Highway 413, set to serve Greater Toronto Area communities including Vaughan and Brampton, and Ontario Place.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2023
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• B.C. woman fundraising after family members killed in Morocco earthquake

  Kenza Lahlou from B.C. has turned the grief of losing family members in a September earthquake in Morocco into action, raising funds to help rebuild schools and hospitals.

  World

  Oct 7, 2023
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• With 51% of restaurants struggling, CEBA extension not enough: industry group

  The federal government will be extending the deadlines for CEBA loan repayments, but Restaurants Canada says it's not enough to help many struggling businesses. 

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023