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Politics Statistics Canada estimates that it would take $356.7 billion to replace road or water systems considered to be in “poor” or “very poor” condition. Cost estimate has increased by over $100B since 2020 Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2024 3:45 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Politics CBC president and CEO Catherine Tait today refused to rule out accepting her personal bonuses for the last two fiscal years if they’re approved by the Privy Council Office. Catherine Tait told a Parliamentary committee that bonuses are part of pay structure Kate McKenna · CBC News · Posted: OctContinue Reading

Politics The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadian staff. Change scheduled to take effect next month David Baxter · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics The House of Commons returns today from a week-long break, but it’s unlikely to be business as usual. Members of Parliament resumed an 11th day of debate on a Conservative demand for documents about federal spending on green technology projects. House of Commons remains paralyzed by debate over documentsContinue Reading

Politics Fifteen years after filing a lawsuit against the Canadian government over his detention in Sudan, Abousfian Abdelrazik is getting his day in court. Eight-week trial begins in Federal Court today Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 21, 2024 9:49 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hoursContinue Reading

Politics As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a rebellion from his own MPs in caucus this week, former B.C. premier Christy Clark is suggesting she would be interested in replacing him, should Trudeau decide to step down. Clark has been taking French lessons in Quebec, sources say Christian Noel ·Continue Reading

Politics Although the RCMP has publicly alleged that Indian government agents have been involved in violent crimes in Canada, a Sikh activist says he thinks New Delhi will “continue unabated” despite the heightened attention. Police claim India is working with mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada Moninder Singh, chairContinue Reading

Politics The minister of mental health and addictions says the federal government will ban most vape flavours across Canada soon — more than three years after Ottawa first promised to bring in the regulations. Health Canada vowed to restrict fruity and sweet flavours more than 3 years ago Canada still plansContinue Reading

Politics·Analysis The remarkable revelations and accusations of the past week — from the expulsion of six Indian diplomats on Monday to the prime minister’s challenge to the Conservatives at the foreign interference inquiry on Wednesday — underline how the world has become a more dangerous and difficult place for Canada. The world isContinue Reading