The federal government has passed a new law that changes how pesticides are approved in Canada. The legislation gives Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet the […]
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Government halts citizenship certificates issued under ‘Lost Canadians’ legislation
The federal government has suddenly suspended some Canadian citizenship certificates that were recently issued under the “Lost Canadians” law. People who received the certificates were […]
Carney government to ban social media access for children under 16, with some exemptions allowed
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to introduce new online safety legislation this week that would ban social media use for children […]
Louise Arbour sworn in as Canada’s new governor general
Louise Arbour has been sworn in as Canada’s 31st governor general during a ceremony in Ottawa. She replaces Mary Simon, who was the first Indigenous […]
Canada’s growing debt burden: Federal and provincial debt projected to surpass $2.4 trillion this year.
Prices are rising and many Canadians are taking on more debt to keep up, while a new study shows government debt has also climbed sharply […]
Ottawa, Alberta close to agreement on carbon price increase to $130 per tonne by 2040
The federal and Alberta governments are close to reaching a deal on industrial carbon pricing, a key policy meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under […]
Canada unveils new measures to crack down on immigration and citizenship fraud
The federal government announced new rules Wednesday to better protect people using immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada. The changes are meant to crack down […]
Ottawa to launch $8.5B plan enabling Ontario First Nations to take back control of child welfare services
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says $8.5 billion in federal funding will start going to Ontario First Nations on May 29 to help them take […]
Prime Minister Carney appoints Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
OTTAWA — Citing a changing and uncertain world, Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general. Speaking in Ottawa, Carney […]
The federal alcohol tax increase that took effect April 1 will start showing up in stores across Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow. The tax is rising […]