politics
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Tens of thousands mistakenly approved for dental coverage, Health Canada says
Roughly 70,000 people were approved for coverage under the public dental insurance program, but were later deemed ineligible or had been assessed for an incorrect copayment level, Health Canada said Tuesday. Source link
With food inflation rising, Conservatives demand Liberal action on cost of living
With food inflation increasing in September, the Conservatives are blasting the federal Liberals over the cost of living, as the minority government prepares to table a budget that will need the support of at least one other party. Source link
Liberal House leader ‘starting to worry’ about support for upcoming budget
Liberal House leader Steve MacKinnon signalled Tuesday that he’s concerned the government’s budget might not get support from the opposition benches, while at the same time dismissing some demands other parties have laid out. Source link
AG uncovers unsafe drinking water, toilets that don't work in military housing
Canada’s auditor general found serious problems with the military’s aging living quarters, including deteriorating exterior walls, toilets that don’t work and a lack of safe drinking water. Source link
Carney says Trump afraid to bet against Blue Jays because ‘he doesn’t like to lose’
Prime Minister Mark Carney took a friendly swing at Donald Trump on Thursday, joking that the U.S. president is afraid to make a bet against the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 World Series. Source link
Ottawa plagued by 'significant gaps' responding to cyberattacks: AG
There are “significant gaps” in the way the federal government responds to the increasing number of dangerous cyberattacks, a new report from the federal auditor general revealed. Source link
In scathing report, AG finds CRA call centres are slow to answer and often inaccurate
In a scathing new report released Tuesday, the auditor general found Canada Revenue Agency contact centres are repeatedly failing to answer calls in a timely manner, and when agents do connect to a customer, they are often providing inaccurate responses. Source link
Air force defends bonus pay system as pilots file dozens of grievances, refuse promotions
The Royal Canadian Air Force is defending its pilot bonus pay system after an internal review criticized it as poorly thought out. Pilots are also not happy, filing dozens of grievances. The experience-based system, which mimics commercial airlines’ pay scales, has meant some captains are turning down promotions because it’ll cost them money. Source link
CBC launches court fight to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential
CBC/Radio-Canada has filed an application in Federal Court to fight an order directing it to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service. Source link