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Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike
Ottawa is currently consulting on potential changes to the legislation that protects more than a million Canadian workers in federally regulated industries — a process the jobs minister says is needed as Canada faces “immense stress.” Source link
Can a province just decide to leave Canada? Here's what the law says
With the possibility of two separation referendums on the horizon, Canadians could be forgiven for wondering what would happen if voters in one province or another decide they no longer want to be a part of Canada. Here’s what the law says would happen. Source link
Canadian Coast Guard getting $816M to boost Arctic security, secure southern waters
Canada will pump $816 million into maritime security over the next seven years to strengthen the coast guard’s capabilities from the arctic to the southern coast lines, Defence Minister David McGuinty announced Friday. Source link
Carney says Alberta plays 'essential' role in building Canada after premier announces referendum question
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is essential to making Canada better, advocating on Friday for national unity amid resurrected separation fears. Source link
14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide
More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to the prime minister at the end of April, before he signed the latest agreement with the Alberta government, to offer some recommendations — but also to express their unease with the situation. Source link
Alberta to hold fall referendum on whether to have binding referendum on separating from Canada
Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will be able to vote in the fall on whether they want the province to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada Source link
Lawful access bill pile-on continues as U.S. lobby group warns Liberals of trade implications
A U.S.-based lobbying group representing some of the biggest tech companies in the world is calling on the Canadian government to withdraw its lawful access bill, suggesting there could be complications in the trade relationship if it passes. Source link
Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO spending road map, F-35 decision
After publicly freezing a historic Canada-U.S. defence forum earlier this week, senior Pentagon officials sharpened their criticism Thursday, accusing Ottawa of failing to produce a credible NATO spending plan and dragging out a politically charged review of the F-35 fighter purchase, further straining bilateral relations. Source link
CRTC raising required cash contributions from online streamers for Cancon
Large online streaming providers like Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video will be expected to contribute more of their revenue to Canadian content, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced Thursday. Source link