Alberta man accused of threatening Ralph Goodale found not guilty
A judge has found an Alberta man not guilty of making threats against Canada’s public safety minister. Continue reading
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RBC CEO says Canada’s energy sector could deliver billions in new revenue if it gets support
The CEO of the Royal Bank says the oil and gas sector is poised to deliver billions of dollars in new revenue to Canadian governments over the next decade by meeting growing global energy demand but it can’t do it without urgently needed support. Continue reading
MPP Monte McNaughton says Tory labour reform will encourage job creation in Ontario
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton is defending the province’s decision to scrap labour reforms introduced by the Liberal government last year. Continue reading
Ontario government freezes minimum wage hike as part of labour reforms rollback
The Progressive Conservatives say businesses were hurt by the changes brought in by the previous regime. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley proposes Ottawa get into crude-by-rail business
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is proposing Ottawa get into the crude-by-rail business — at least temporarily — so that producers in her province can get a better price for their oil. Continue reading
Suspended vice admiral’s lawyers demand government produce secret documents
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s legal team is demanding the federal government release dozens of documents that officials have deemed cabinet secrets, but which Norman’s lawyers say they need to properly defend their client in court. Continue reading
B.C. government has registered as intervener in NEB’s reconsideration of Trans Mountain project
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has filed to have intervener status as regulators prepare for a second review of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Continue reading
Kingston’s third bridge construction contract marks a first in North America
City of Kingston officials insist on having a seat at the builder’s table before and after construction starts on the $180-million third bridge crossing. Continue reading
Protesters gather outside Trudeau’s Liberal fundraiser in Edmonton to call for more action on Phoenix pay system
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau entered the Delta Hotel Edmonton South on Wednesday evening, he was greeted by dozens of protesters bringing attention to the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system. Continue reading
March 2019 to mark end of Ontario’s basic income pilot
After pulling the plug on the pilot last month, the PC government said Friday the final payments to the 4,000 low-income recipients in several cities will be in March 2019. Continue reading
