politics
CRA aiming to hire 1,700 call centre staff ahead of busy tax season
The Canada Revenue Agency is looking to hire or rehire about 1,700 call centre workers over the next few months to manage an influx of calls during the upcoming tax season. Source link
LeBlanc says he believes U.S. will keep CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico
The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade says he has no reason to believe the Trump administration is preparing to tear up the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, even though the U.S. president and some of his associates have suggested they may consider withdrawing from the pact. Source link
New rifles on the way for Canada's soldiers as defence spending ramps up
The Canadian Army will start to replace its entire stock of assault rifles, starting next year. Internal documents obtained by CBC News show a contract under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program is imminent. The deal is expected to boost production at a Canadian arms maker as part of the federal government’s drive to boost […]
Report alleges national museum CEO mistreated staff, called leadership team 'sluts'
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway found that Marie Chapman, who holds the most senior job at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, engaged in a pattern of behaviour over a decade that caused emotional harm to employees. Source link
Who won this week's parliamentary pipeline game? Maybe no one
When the Conservatives tabled a motion asking the House of Commons to “take note” of the memorandum of understanding signed between the federal and Alberta governments and express its support for a pipeline, they presumably hoped, one way or another, to make trouble for the Liberal government. But for now it is unclear how much […]
U.S. ambassador downplays fears of Trump administration meddling in Canadian politics
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns America’s new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting political movements in Canada. Source link
Canada becomes 1st country to list extremist network 764 as terrorists
Canada has become the first country to list the extremist network 764, known for preying on young people online, as a terrorist organization, the federal government announced Wednesday. Source link
Recall petition targeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith approved
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, along with two additional members of her cabinet, are now the latest MLAs to face a recall petition from constituents. Source link
Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership
Self-described “agitator” Yves Engler says he has been denied entry into the NDP leadership race. Source link
With the Grinch behind bars, this N.L. MP brings 'jail not bail' message to local Christmas parade
Terra Nova-The Peninsulas MP Jonathan Rowe entered a float in the Trinity Bight Christmas parade featuring the Grinch behind bars and under a banner reading “jail not bail.” One resident is raising questions about the place of politics in parades, while Rowe is remaining tongue-in-cheek. Source link