News/Politics (Page 127)

Flavoured nicotine pouches are now only available for purchase in Canada from a pharmacist — but some former smokers say the new national regulations also make it harder for adults to reach a product that was helping them quit cigarettes. “I think the government should be doing whatever they canContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two Senate appointments for Alberta. Governor General Mary Simon has appointed Daryl Fridhandler and Kristopher Wells to the Red Chamber. Career lawyer, 2SLGBTQ+ advocate appointed to Red Chamber Nick Murray · CBC News · Posted: Aug 31, 2024 12:27 PM EDT | Last Updated: SeptemberContinue Reading

Politics Officials say there are no firm dates for beginning — or wrapping up — badly needed renovations to the top court’s stately permanent building on Ottawa’s Wellington Street. Temporary location for top court won’t be ready until 2026 Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 31, 2024Continue Reading

Politics·Analysis It’s inevitable that the deal (and this Parliament) will eventually come to an end. But if the end game is approaching, it sets up an interesting test of political and practical imperatives. Some combination of politics and practicality will determine when or how the parties split Aaron Wherry ·Continue Reading

Politics The federal government says it’s in close contact with its American partners as the Biden administration escalates efforts to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. Office of the United States Trade Representative requests dispute settlement consultations with Ottawa U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks with reportersContinue Reading

Politics A Federal Court judge has ordered a full hearing be held in the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s challenge to the federal government’s return-to-office directive. Federal civil servants have been ordered to return to the office 3 days a week starting Sept. 9 Nick Murray · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Politics Canada’s second-longest serving MP Lawrence MacAulay won’t say whether he’s planning to run in the next federal election. MacAulay, who will turn 78 next month, has represented the eastern P.E.I. riding of Cardigan for 35 years, first elected in 1988.  MacAulay has been a member of Parliament since 1988Continue Reading

Politics The Teamsters union, which represents thousands of rail workers, is appealing the federal government’s decision to end a shutdown that halted freight traffic and commuters across the country. Teamsters say binding arbitration directive threatens collective bargaining Christopher Reynolds · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 30, 2024 9:59 AMContinue Reading

As a longtime former public servant, Michael Wernick is listening when the Parti Québécois promises a third referendum on independence should it secure power in the next election.  He thinks Russia is, too.  “It presents an opportunity to disrupt and maybe even break up an important G7 country, so I’mContinue Reading