A military watchdog calls for compensation for Afghan interpreters suffering from mental health issues after serving with Canadian forces Ombudsperson Urges Ottawa to Compensate Afghan Interpreters for Distress OTTAWA: So, there’s this report that just came out saying Ottawa really needs to step up for Afghan interpreters. These folks helped our Canadian troops in Afghanistan…
Ottawa faces criticism for failing Afghan interpreters while CAF updates medical standards to boost recruitment efforts Ottawa’s Shortcomings for Afghan Interpreters and CAF Medical Updates Ottawa: So, there’s been a lot going on lately. A report just came out saying that the Canadian government really dropped the ball on Afghan interpreters. These folks helped our…
A new report suggests Canada’s population could still grow significantly, even with recent immigration cuts by the federal government. Canada’s Population May Hit 80 Million in 50 Years Despite Immigration Cuts Ottawa: So, a new report just dropped, and it’s saying that Canada’s population is still set to grow, even with the government cutting back…
Chrystia Freeland is stepping away from Trudeau as she vies for the Liberal leadership amid growing public discontent Freeland Distances Herself from Unpopular PM Trudeau in Leadership Bid Ottawa: So, Chrystia Freeland is really trying to carve out her own space away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She’s been pretty vocal about her disagreements with…
Chrystia Freeland aims to revitalize the Liberal party with her extensive government experience and unique background Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal Leadership Candidate Chrystia Freeland OTTAWA: Chrystia Freeland is stepping into the spotlight as a Liberal leadership candidate. She’s highlighting her government experience to show she can help rebuild the party and guide Canada through tough…
Karina Gould aims to restore faith in the Liberal Party as its youngest leadership candidate Karina Gould: The Youngest Candidate for Liberal Leadership OTTAWA: So, Karina Gould is stepping up as a candidate for the Liberal leadership. She’s got a vision to rebuild trust in the party, and she’s pretty passionate about it. At just…
Chrystia Freeland argues that Pierre Poilievre would compromise Canada’s interests with Trump Freeland Claims Poilievre Will Sell Canada Out to Trump Ottawa: So, Chrystia Freeland is stepping up her game in the Liberal leadership race. She’s making some bold claims about Pierre Poilievre, saying he’d totally sell Canada out to Donald Trump. In her first…
Canadian universities are grappling with significant budget cuts due to a reduction in international student permits Universities Face Major Cuts Following International Student Permit Cap Ottawa: So, Canadian colleges and universities are really feeling the pinch right now. The government has slashed international student permits, and it’s causing a financial mess. People in the education…
A group warns that the new disability benefit may be delayed unless Ottawa finalizes regulations soon Disability Benefit at Risk Without Quick Action from Ottawa Ottawa: A group that supports people with disabilities is sounding the alarm. They say the new federal disability benefit might not roll out on time. The promised payment date is…
A new report reveals that federal IT contracting is significantly more expensive than in-house services, raising concerns about government spending. Federal IT Contracting Costs 25% More Than In-House Services Ottawa: So, it turns out the federal government is shelling out a lot more cash for IT services than if they just had their own folks…