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Politics Canada’s premiers are criticizing the federal government over “limited and inconsistent outreach” with provinces ahead of tabling the 2024 budget. In a joint letter, the provinces also call for a ‘return’ to a collaborative approach between governments Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, right, speaks during a press conference atContinue Reading

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Politics The federal budget’s promise to spend $1.3 million to develop a regional missing persons alert for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people falls far short of what’s needed, according to opposition MPs on the House of Commons Status of Women committee. Budget proposes developing a regional emergency notification systemContinue Reading

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Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a fiery speech Thursday that depicted the government’s latest budget as a threat to the country’s future while suggesting a number of new social programs will get a second look if he’s elected. Conservative leader claims pharmacare would ‘ban’ private plans — health minister saysContinue Reading