Federal Politics

‘One of the biggest scandals in First Nations history’: Arcand

There's been radio silence from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) since a federal audit was released, according to Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand."This is probably one ...

Sep 26, 2025

"I'd rather be working right now": Postal workers strike over Canada Post reforms

John Harper was visibly upset while picketing outside of the Canada Post office in Prince Albert Friday morning."Nobody here doesn't want to work. I'd rather be working right now. I've got girls and a...

Sep 26, 2025

Catch up with MLA Jeremy Harrison: SaskPower upgrades, the province's role in world nuclear leadership, and family pride

Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison said residents can expect new SaskPower projects soon to improve reliability in the northwest, while the province also takes on a more prominent role in the global nucl...

Sep 26, 2025

Federal government posts $7.8B deficit for April-to-July period

OTTAWA - The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $7.8 billion for the first four months of its 2025-26 fiscal year.According to the Finance Department's monthly fiscal monitor, the result...

Sep 26, 2025

Canada Post set to reduce frequency of letter mail delivery: minister

OTTAWA - Public Works and Procurement Minister Jol Lightbound said Thursday Canada Post will reduce the frequency of door-to-door letter mail delivery to shore up its finances and save itself from an ...

Sep 25, 2025

Parliamentary budget watchdog forecasts sharp rise in deficit to $68.5B this year

The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the coming fall budget will reveal a sharp increase in Ottawa's deficit that puts the government's previous fiscal anchors in jeopardy.Ottawa'...

Sep 25, 2025

FSIN forensic audit released to the public, makes 8 recommendations to improve transparency

A forensic audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) that flagged over $30 million in expenditures is complete. The finalized report covering the period from April 1, 2010 to Marc...

Sep 24, 2025

Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state

NEW YORK - Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders gra...

Sep 21, 2025

Finance Minister tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports

Canada's finance minister says the country could be a "supplier of choice" for European markets looking to bolster energy security and defence capabilities. Following a meeting in Denmark with Europea...

Sep 20, 2025

Poll suggests most Canadians favour cutting EV tariff for canola relief

A new poll suggests that the majority of Canadians favour cutting the tariff Ottawa has imposed on Chinese electric vehicles if it means relief from tariff China has slapped onto Canadian canola impor...

Sep 18, 2025