Liberal Government
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
Notley pulling Alberta out of federal climate plan after latest Trans Mountain pipeline setback
Hours after a stunning Federal Court of Appeal decision in which Ottawa’s approval of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was overturned, Premier Rachel Notley addressed Albertans about the latest hurdle to come before the project and dropped a political bombshell of her own. Continue reading
Alberta energy minister slams Trudeau government’s clean-fuel standard plan
On the same day Canada’s federal environment minister defended the Liberals’ climate plan, which is facing increased opposition from some provinces, Alberta’s energy minister took a swipe at the federal government’s plans for developing a “clean fuel standard.” Continue reading
Environment minister says provinces not on board with Liberal climate plan will forfeit share of fund
Provinces that don’t get on board with the federal Liberals’ plan to deal with climate change, including putting a price on pollution, will forfeit their share of a $2-billion federal fund, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says. Continue reading
Federal government commits $3.3M towards improving Alberta’s rail safety
Federal Natural Resources Minister, and Edmonton Mill Woods MP, Amarjeet Sohi will make a funding announcement Monday that the federal government said will improve the safety of rail transportation in Alberta. Continue reading
Ontario government’s interim sex-ed curriculum vague and confusing, experts and board say
Robin Pilkey, chair of the Toronto District School Board, says the interim curriculum doesn’t clearly address what teachers can and cannot teach when classes resume in less than two weeks. Continue reading
President’s Choice to take part in ‘buck-a-beer’ promotion for limited time
The company says it will offer a variety of beers in 12-packs for $13.20 including deposit, while a two-four will set you back $26.40. Continue reading
Liberals need to make housing a human right in Canadian law, advocates say
“The federal government has committed to the right to housing, but to make this commitment meaningful, it must be recognized in law,” Continue reading
‘Buck-a-beer’ to be available in Ontario beginning Aug. 27
The premier said the program, which was one of his promises during the spring election campaign, will not cost taxpayers anything. Continue reading
