politics
Liberal bill to strip military from handling sexual assault cases facing resistance
The Liberal government’s long-awaited bill to address sexual misconduct in the military is facing pushback from some victims, former military officials and opposition parties. Source link
Calgary-Banff rail idea submitted to Major Projects Office
A proposal for a hydrogen-powered passenger rail connecting Calgary and Banff has been submitted to the federal government in the hopes of having it fast-tracked. Source link
Ottawa says it's working on long-term fix for CRA as 'Band-Aid' plan wraps
The federal government says it’s working on a long-term strategy to address problems at the Canada Revenue Agency as the agency’s 100-day plan to improve its services reaches its end point next week. Source link
Natural resources minister takes heat from B.C. chiefs over potential West Coast pipeline
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson faced a failing grade and a cancelled speech at this week’s Assembly of First Nations meeting as pushback grows among B.C. chiefs over the government’s new energy agreement with Alberta. Source link
How a pipeline deal in Alberta somehow led to a language controversy in Quebec
A controversial pipeline agreement between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith triggered a chain of events that included a cabinet resignation, a cabinet shuffle and — eventually — a fiery debate about the French language in Quebec. Source link
Joly says feds will serve Stellantis with notice of default on funding contracts
The federal government is escalating its fight with automotive giant Stellantis over the company’s decision to move some production to the U.S., despite receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in Canadian taxpayer incentives in recent years. Source link
2 top climate advisers quit saying Carney government is ignoring its experts
Two members of the federal government’s Net-Zero Advisory Body have resigned, saying its work is being ignored by Ottawa as it moves away from previous climate commitments and toward new oil and gas projects. Source link
Debates commission looking at changes after 'perfect storm' clouded last leaders' showdown
The head of Canada’s Leaders’ Debates Commission says the independent body should stop organizing post-debate news conferences and will make changes to how it decides what leaders to invite after this spring’s leadership debate was surrounded by controversy. Source link
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad announces resignation
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad has announced his resignation but will remain on as an MLA. Source link
Learning lessons of Ukraine war, Canadian military creates joint command
The Canadian military is undertaking a structural reorganization designed to make the force more nimble and adaptable to new technology, the Department of National Defence said Thursday. Source link