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Politics The federal NDP has warned its Parliament Hill staff to prepare themselves for the possible sudden termination of the party’s supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals — a bipartisan cooperation agreement which may be holding off an early election. New Democrats privately say they fear deal with the Liberals is holding them back politicallyContinue Reading

Politics The total dollar value of Old Age Security (OAS) payments sent to retired Canadians living abroad — which has increased steadily over the past ten years — suddenly dropped during the pandemic when global travel restrictions slammed the brakes on international travel. Total payments rose to $621M in 2022,Continue Reading

Politics Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with U.S. media personality Tucker Carlson to take a shot at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for joining in a standing ovation for a veteran of a Second World War Nazi unit during his visit to Canada. Ukrainian-Canadian who fought for Nazi unitContinue Reading

Politics·New Ottawa says it is aware of reports that another Canadian citizen has gone missing in the Gaza Strip. Reports suggest Israeli forces detained two young adult American brothers and their Canadian father in GazaThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 08, 2024 3:31 PM EST | Last Updated: 29 minutesContinue Reading

Politics·New Bell’s decision to lay off thousands of its employees — including hundreds of journalists — has drawn the ire of the federal heritage minister, who said Thursday the telecom giant has broken a long-held promise to deliver quality local news. Profitable firm announces 4,800 jobs cuts, hikes its dividendContinue Reading

Politics Canada is on the right track but won’t reach its target of building 5.8 million new homes in the coming decade unless it loosens mortgage rules, addresses the labour shortage and helps to boost production of factory-built homes, says the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). Canadian Home Builders’ Association alsoContinue Reading

Politics After drawing criticism earlier this week for saying that some First Nations are burning down water treatment plants because of the federal Liberal government, a Conservative MP is now walking back his comments. Kevin Waugh said he has seen reserves burn down water treatment plants because of Liberal governmentContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested today his government is considering tougher penalties for auto theft as the head of the RCMP warned that some thefts are being carried out with “extreme violence.” Government hosting a daylong national summit in Ottawa Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Feb 08,Continue Reading

Politics Officials at Veterans Affairs (VAC) feared that their decision to overrule the government’s handpicked jury on a proposed design for the Afghan war memorial would be met with a “mixed reaction” that could “negatively affect the families of the fallen,” says an internal department memo obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada. Department opted forContinue Reading