Federal Politics

Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed

OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding a...

Jan 29, 2023

Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'

As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising "good...

Jan 28, 2023

Feds say 'no willing partners' to bring fire codes onto First Nations — including AFN

The federal government does not have a willing partner to find a way to introduce fire codes on First Nation reserves, a newly released document shows.The senior director for the Indigenous Fire Marsh...

Jan 23, 2023

Federal cabinet set for three-day retreat in Hamilton ahead of Parliament's return

OTTAWA - The ongoing affordability crunch and the threat of a looming recession will be front and centre as the federal Liberal cabinet holds a post-holiday cabinet retreat this week. Prime Minister J...

Jan 22, 2023

Ottawa announces $2.8-billion settlement of B.C. day scholar suit

VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by members of a British Columbia Indigenous band who attended residential schools...

Jan 21, 2023

Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

OTTAWA - There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won't have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not ...

Jan 15, 2023

Government debt expected to rise above $2 trillion in 2023

By Brett LubkiwskiCanada's federal-provincial government debt is projected to reach more than $2 trillion in 2023, according to a recent study.According to the study by the Fraser Institute, a Canadia...

Jan 14, 2023

Canada will purchase the F-35 fighter jets. Now what?

After years of debating and consulting and changing minds, Canada is purchasing F-35 fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Armed Forces.While the government is celebrating the long-awaited announcement,...

Jan 09, 2023

Canada officially buying F-35 fighter jet for $19B to replace CF-18s

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is officially buying the F-35 fighter jet to replace its aging CF-18s, ending the years-long search where it first began.Canada had announced plans to repurcha...

Jan 09, 2023

Feds eyeing 'variety of options' for planned firearm buyback program: Mendicino

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the federal government is "looking at a variety of options" to carry out a planned buyback of banned firearms - including enlisting outside help.Canadian po...

Jan 01, 2023