Tag Archives: Federal Government
Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge
The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations announced Tuesday - though officials maintain tha...
Harvard Media Dec 18, 2024

Fall fiscal update to grapple with Trump presidency, expected to show larger deficit
The Liberals' fall economic statement Monday is expected to show a larger-than-promised deficit and offer details on how the government will tackle the threat of U.S. tariffs ahead of Donald Trump's i...
Harvard Media Dec 15, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work. Mackinn...
Harvard Media Dec 13, 2024

Parliament set to hold an 11th hour vote on $21B in government spending
Members of Parliament are set to vote on a government request for billions of dollars in funding as the clock ticks down on a deadline. Last month, the Liberals asked Parliament to approve $21.6 billi...
Harvard Media Dec 10, 2024
More help to support rapid growth near BHP's Jansen potash site
Humboldt - On Nov. 29, PrairiesCan's announced an additional $500,000 to help develop and support the rapid growth in east central Saskatchewan from the BHP's Jansen Potash mine expansion projects.&nb...
Jon Troth Dec 05, 2024
Canada Post reports $315M Q3 loss before tax compared with $290M loss a year earlier
Canada Post says it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter compared with a loss before tax of $290 million a year earlier. The corporation says revenue growth in its direct marketing did no...
Harvard Media Nov 22, 2024
Port workers' union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early
A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early. The Inter...
Jon Troth Nov 10, 2024

'Nobody wants to blow up the party': Trudeau staying, despite resignation calls
Several Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot vote on Justin Trudeau's leadership after he made clear he isn't going anywhere in spite of the calls from within his caucus to step down. Two dozen...
Harvard Media Oct 28, 2024
Montreal dockworkers hold one-day strike to put pressure on employer
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal walked off the job early Sunday for a one-day strike aimed at putting pressure on their employer amid difficult contract talks. The union representing nearly 1,200 ...
Jon Troth Oct 27, 2024
Importers brace for launch of new portal to collect duties
Importers say a new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, with potential implications for consumers. On Monday, the fede...
Harvard Media Oct 20, 2024
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