Dominic LeBlanc takes on the finance minister role as Trudeau faces mounting pressure from within the Liberal Party following recent resignations Dominic LeBlanc Steps Up as Trudeau’s Fixer Amid Crisis OTTAWA: So, Dominic LeBlanc is stepping in to help Justin Trudeau out during a tough time. Things have been getting pretty heated in the Liberal…
New Brunswick’s Premier reinstates gender identity protections in schools N.B. Government Reverses Changes to School Gender Identity Policy Fredericton: So, Premier Susan Holt of New Brunswick is making some big changes. She’s reversing the previous government’s policy on gender identity in schools. This was part of her campaign promise, and she’s sticking to it. Today,…
The new wrongful conviction commission aims to support women and racialized communities in seeking justice within the legal system Virani: New Commission to Aid Women and Racialized Individuals Ottawa: The federal justice minister just announced a new commission to tackle wrongful convictions. This is a big deal for racialized and Indigenous folks who often face…
The Survivors’ Secretariat warns of impending bankruptcy without funding from Canada, crucial for supporting residential school survivors. Survivors’ Secretariat Faces Bankruptcy Without Urgent Funding Decision Ottawa: The Survivors’ Secretariat is in a tough spot. They’re saying they could go bankrupt by the end of the month if Canada doesn’t step up with funding. This group…
Trump’s latest comments suggest many Canadians favor joining the U.S. Trump Jokes About Canada Becoming the 51st State on Truth Social OTTAWA: So, Trump is at it again, taking a jab at Canada. He posted on Truth Social, claiming that a lot of Canadians want to join the U.S. as the 51st state. He thinks…
Prime Minister Trudeau is taking time to reflect following Freeland’s resignation, as calls for his leadership grow among Liberals Trudeau Reflects After Freeland’s Resignation, Says Liberal Minister Ottawa: So, it looks like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking a moment to think things over after Chrystia Freeland stepped down as finance minister. Energy Minister Jonathan…
The Canadian government has revised its net-zero electricity target to 2050, responding to provincial concerns about feasibility. Canada Extends Net-Zero Electricity Goal to 2050 with New Rules Ottawa: So, the Canadian government just decided to push back its net-zero electricity target to 2050. They were originally aiming for 2035, but some provinces, like Alberta and…
The Canadian government plans to exempt disability benefits from income tax, easing financial burdens for recipients across the country Canadians to Enjoy Tax-Free Disability Benefits Under New Proposal Ottawa: The Canadian government is gearing up to introduce a new law that would make the Canada Disability Benefit tax-free. This means that folks receiving this benefit…
Trudeau faces critical decisions as the Liberal party navigates challenges Potential Scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals Ottawa: So, things are getting pretty tense for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. Chrystia Freeland just stepped down as finance minister, and now there’s a lot of chatter about whether Trudeau should stick…
British Columbia’s deficit has increased by $429 million, now totaling $9.4 billion, as revealed in the latest fiscal update. B.C. Projects Deficit to Rise Again to $9.4 Billion in Update British Columbia: The province’s financial outlook isn’t looking great. The latest update shows a record deficit of $9.4 billion, which is up by $429 million…