Ottawa asked to resolve claims, recognize Metis veterans in Second World War
“Please don’t wait until the last Metis Nation WWII Veteran dies to take corrective action.” Continue reading
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Roy Green: Federal government is backed into a corner on tax fairness
Canadian small business owners, including your doctor, dentist, lawyer and Canada’s farmers were not going to submit to the Justin Trudeau/Bill Morneau version of tax fairness. Continue reading
Federal government issues ultimatum over broken rail line to Churchill
The federal government is threatening to sue the owner of a broken rail line that has left people in the northern Manitoba town of Churchill without a land connection to the outside world. Continue reading
Manitoba to receive nearly $800,000 to protect against flooding
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Manitoba is set to receive nearly $800,000 in federal funding to protect against floods as part of the National Disaster Mitigation Program. Continue reading
University of Alberta receives $24M grant for research equipment
The federal government is investing nearly $24 million towards research equipment at the University of Alberta. Continue reading
FSIN chief calls for further apology for ’60s Scoop
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron is also calling for an apology from the provincial government for the ’60s Scoop. Continue reading
Five public transit projects in Winnipeg get federal support
By Christian Aumell Reporter
Representatives from all three levels of government gathered Tuesday to announce funding for public transit and wastewater projects in Manitoba. Continue reading
Feds commit $800K to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate
The federal government is committing $800,000 to the office of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate. Continue reading
Kingstonians gather with local MP to discuss controversial proposed tax reform
By Heather Senoran Videographer
MP Mark Gerretsen answers questions at a Kingston town hall meeting about the federal government’s controversial proposed tax reform. Continue reading
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New Brunswick Medical Society calls on premier to take action against proposed federal tax changes
Proposed federal tax changes have caught the ire of doctors who say new policies could force physicians to relocate outside of the country, worsening the health-care shortage particularly in the Maritimes. Continue reading
