Federal Government

• Canada Post getting another $673M in federal funds to stay afloat

  A cabinet order gives the beleaguered Crown corporation up to $673 million so it can "meet its operating and income" demands through next March.

  Canada

  May 8
  
• Ottawa reports $25.5B deficit between last April and February

  In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of $19.3 billion for the same period of 2024-25.

  Canada

  Apr 24
  
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• Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions

  Federal departments announced that they plan to cut more than 12,000 jobs over three years as part of the Carney government’s spending review plan.

  Canada

  Mar 21
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• Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament

  From clean drinking water legislation to self-government and better infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say they're looking for action from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.

  Canada

  Feb 21
• Osoyoos, B.C. pub workers facing deportation due to government backlog and policy changes

  “Even after submitting all the legal documents, what was the reason I got the refusal?” he asks. “What did I do wrong? I didn’t do anything wrong.”

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
• Carney appoints interim parliamentary budget officer for 6 months

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed an interim parliamentary budget officer on a six-month term after the expiration of Yves Giroux's contract.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
• Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

  Threats against Canadian politicians have surged, with 311 cases in 2024 alone, prompting urgent calls for stronger security amid rising political hostility and online abuse.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2025
• Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban

  Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says Ottawa must act on wildfires, slamming "inaction" and calling for more resources instead of restricting movement.

  Fire

  Aug 13, 2025
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• Auditor general to study hiring, promotion of public servants with disabilities

  The auditor general plans to audit hiring, retention & promotion of people with disabilities in the federal public service, with a report due in 2026.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2025
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• Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

  Clean Energy Canada urges Ottawa not to repeal its EV mandate and instead focus on delivering more affordable EVs, reviving rebates, and improving charging access.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2025