News/Politics Archive
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Federal government to axe ‘zombie laws’ from Canada’s Criminal Code
Posted on 07.03.2017 | No CommentsThe federal government is moving to clean up Canada's Criminal Code by stripping so-called "zombie laws" from the books. Experts have been calling for reform of a code they say is filled with outdated l... -
Cullen, Angus unimpressed at prospect of Sarah Palin as U.S. ambassador to Canada
Posted on 09.02.2017 | No CommentsAt least two federal New Democrat MPs don't find all the conjecture about Sarah Palin becoming U.S. ambassador to Canada very funny. -
Public safety minister says 200 in Canada have lost access to Nexus card
Posted on 06.02.2017 | No CommentsThe federal public safety minister says about 200 people have been unable to use their Nexus cards to cross the American border since U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a temporary halt to immigration ... -
‘Irresponsible’ populism: Lisa Raitt slams Kevin O’Leary, Kellie Leitch
Posted on 04.01.2017 | No CommentsConservative leadership candidate Lisa Raitt waged a frontal assault against potential rival Kevin O'Leary today, accusing him of using Donald Trump-style tactics and theatrics that would kill any chanc... -
‘Our waters are sick’: First Nations youth raise money for ‘peaceful’ protests against pipelines
Posted on 08.12.2016 | No CommentsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to green-light the Trans Mountain pipeline has prompted First Nations youth to launch a "water protector fund" to raise money for cross-country protests to stop ... -
Boeing met federal officials 7 times as often as Lockheed Martin in lead-up to fighter deal
Posted on 24.11.2016 | No CommentsU.S. aircraft-maker Boeing had roughly seven times as many recorded meetings with federal officials since the beginning of the year as rival Lockheed Martin. The figure has raised eyebrows among critics... -
Canadian Forces report on suicide shows higher risk for soldiers who served overseas
Posted on 24.11.2016 | No CommentsA new report by the Canadian Forces shows that soldiers who have been deployed overseas are at a higher risk of taking their own lives, and the risk for those serving in the army is much greater that it... -
Liberals to table bill aimed at making voting more accessible
Posted on 23.11.2016 | No CommentsThe Liberal government will table amendments to the Canada Elections Act on Thursday, including changes aimed at "increasing accessibility" and "ensuring as many Canadians as possible have the right to ... -
Did Trudeau tip his hand on NAFTA? Not while Trump’s trade talk is all rhetoric: Chris Hall
Posted on 18.11.2016 | No CommentsDonald Trump's language during his successful presidential bid always bordered on incendiary. So it should be no surprise that the president-elect's choice of words when describing American trade deals ... -
Energy saving rules mean more net zero home builds, incentives to retrofit older homes
Posted on 26.10.2016 | No CommentsThis fall the Liberal government is expected to introduce changes to the national building code that will require builders to include more net zero homes while also introducing incentives for homeowners... -
Harassment at RCMP a ‘deep-seated’ problem, says Ralph Goodale
Posted on 26.10.2016 | No CommentsWith the RCMP facing another potential class-action harassment lawsuit, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said it's clear the RCMP has work to do on developing a healthy, respectful workplace. ... -
Liberals launch warship competition with call for foreign designs
Posted on 26.10.2016 | No CommentsThe federal cabinet committee overseeing defence procurement has signed off on the tender call that will start the multi-decade, multibillion-dollar process of replacing Canadian navy warships. The Libe...
