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Crackdown on abuses in low-wage TFW program won’t target farms, feds say

Ottawa The federal government says a promised crackdown on abuses in the low-wage stream of its temporary foreign workers (TFW)…

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Politics

Mayor says Ottawa facing ‘financial crisis,’ blames feds for shortchanging city

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe called a news conference Aug. 8, 2024 to talk about what he called a financial crisis…

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Politics

Premiers send letter to feds demanding bail reform after homicide

Canada’s premiers have sent a letter to the prime minister demanding a thorough review of the bail system after the…

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Health

Feds invest $15M in health-care AI through Vancouver program

Canada is investing about $15 million toward the development of artificial intelligence in health care, which Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe…

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Politics

Feds reviewing new human rights commissioner’s online posts after Jewish advocates raise concerns

Justice Minister Arif Virani’s office says it’s reviewing past comments and activities of the recently appointed head of Canada’s human rights…

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Business

‘Predatory monopoly’: Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees

Canadian North and the federal government are facing criticism over major changes to the airline’s baggage rates, effective on tickets…

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Politics

Feds reject Toronto’s request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs

The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for…

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Nova Scotia

Feds’ reluctance to pay for Chignecto Isthmus work ’embarrassing’ for N.S. Liberal MPs: Houston

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston took aim at the province’s eight Liberal members of Parliament on Thursday, admonishing them for not convincing their own…

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Politics

Feds blame Ontario as some daycare centres pull out of national child care program

Families Minister Jenna Sudds said Monday some Ontario daycare centres have pulled out of the federal government’s national early learning…

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Politics

Hike developer charges and risk losing millions in funding, feds warn Ottawa

Canada’s housing minister has a warning for Ottawa city council: increase the development fees charged on new homes and you’ll…

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