Flurry of Liberal nominations signals start of marathon 2019 election race
The next federal election is still 15 months away but governing Liberals are already gearing up. Continue reading
Navdeep Bains
$21.6M to be invested in Saskatchewan to bring higher-speed Internet to 30 communities
The Canadian government has invested into a $500 million program, Connect to Innovate, which will provide higher-speed internet to 30 rural and remote communities and up to 163 institutions in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Canada offers computers, $10 internet plans to low-income families — but critics say some are left out
The Liberal government says it will give 50,000 eligible low-income families a computer in a bid to get them online. Continue reading
U.S. apologizes after Navdeep Bains asked to remove turban by airport security
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says he was asked to remove his turban during an “awkward” incident at a checkpoint in the Detroit airport a year ago. Continue reading
N.B. professor publishes open letter asking Justin Trudeau if he has abandoned Atlantic Canada
Donald Savoie of the school of public studies at the University of Moncton takes the federal Liberals to task on many issues — including what he says is their lukewarm support for the Energy East pipeline project. Continue reading
Community leaders band together amid possible ‘hate-motivated’ incidents at Mississauga mosques
During a news conference at Mississauga City Hall Monday afternoon, many condemned the actions of Solomon, whom several speakers referred to as a “known Islamaphobe and anti-Muslim activist.” Continue reading
Ontario-Quebec corridor to get 5G wireless technology through public-private partnership
Mobile 5G or fifth-generation technology, is up to 100 times faster than the 4G system. Continue reading
New funding brings $7.5 million for Indigenous businesses in Sask.
The Government of Canada has announced new funding for Indigenous businesses and programs in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
High speed internet to be provided to the remotest Alberta communities
The federal government announced that $22 million will be allocated to bring high-speed internet to 39 rural and remote communities in southern and northern Alberta. Continue reading
Steel tariffs: Canada willing to work with U.S. on steel, aluminum dumping, Bains says
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says it “boggles the mind” that U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested imports of Canadians steel and aluminum are a threat to American national security but noted Canada is willing to work with its southern neighbour on its concerns around foreign dumping. Continue reading
