politics
Is pharmacare on ice? Health minister says no new deals with provinces in the works
Canada’s public drug insurance program appears to be in limbo, with the Carney government failing to earmark any new money to expand coverage to the rest of the country. Source link
Saab says Canada's air force could have Gripen fighter jets in as little as 3 years
The Royal Canadian Air Force could be flying brand-new Gripen-E fighters within three to five years, the CEO of Saab said. Micael Johansson raised the stakes in the political and corporate battle over the future of Canada’s warplanes, saying the company was ready to establish a manufacturing, assembly and research facility in the country should […]
Government 'sneakily' moving to avoid paying veterans over federal error, Conservatives say
The Conservatives are decrying a push by the federal Liberals to retroactively amend a law which some lawyers believe is a way to avoid paying out veterans over a federal error that may be responsible for overcharging them thousands of dollars. Source link
Border officers' union raises security concerns about use of automation during asylum intakes
The head of the union representing Canada’s border officers is suggesting the government’s move toward automating the refugee claimant process is creating security gaps — allegations the Canada Border Services Agency is pushing back against. Source link
House committee asks to interview shortlist of budget watchdog candidates
A committee of MPs is asking the government for a shortlist of candidates as it seeks to find a new permanent parliamentary budget officer (PBO) — after the interim fiscal watchdog raised concerns about Canada’s finances. Source link
Freeland will move to U.K. for new job as CEO of Rhodes Trust educational charity
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland will move to Oxford, England, to take on a new position next summer administering the Rhodes Trust, the educational charity says. Source link
Bill restoring citizenship for 'Lost Canadians' clears Senate, will become law
The “Lost Canadians” legislation, which aims to fix Canada’s unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and is on track to become law. Source link
Carney signs U.A.E. investment pact, launches trade talks during Abu Dhabi visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, during a visit to Abu Dhabi that has involved limited media access as concerns grow the country is fuelling ethnic violence in Sudan. Source link
Children's advocates want new online harms legislation before the end of the year
A national coalition of advocacy groups, health-care organizations and a telecommunications company have come together to demand the federal government reintroduce legislation to protect children from online exploitation. Source link
Canada’s instructions to submarine contract bidders highlight sustainment, economic benefits
Canada has formally issued firm bidding instructions to the two companies vying to build the navy’s new submarines, CBC News has learned. Source link