politics
Building better homes key to fixing Indigenous housing crisis, says report
Energy efficient homes are key to fixing some health issues and solving the housing crisis in Indigenous communities, according to a new report on Indigenous housing. Source link
Trade tensions temporarily on backburner as PM visits Washington for FIFA celebration
Though Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming trip to the U.S. is all about FIFA soccer, it’s hard to overlook the political tensions ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If there’s an opportunity to nudge Canada-U.S. relations in a more positive direction, insiders suggest Carney should take it. Source link
Why a tonne of industrial carbon costs $95 in Alberta but credits sell for less than $20
A key part of the pipeline deal between Alberta and Ottawa is a “minimum effective credit price of $130 per tonne” on industrial carbon emissions, but already the two levels of government are talking about that figure in different ways. The rhetoric is confusing at best; contradictory at worst. And it raises questions about how […]
Why a tax credit in the Ottawa-Alberta energy deal is being called both a 'game changer' and 'betrayal'
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the inclusion of a credit tied to enhanced oil recovery in the recent Ottawa-Alberta agreement represents a “betrayal,” while those in the industry say it’s a “game changer.” Source link
Prime Minister Carney hosts Canadian tennis star Mboko on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour. Source link
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws: source
The Bloc Québécois is planning to introduce an amendment to a Liberal government bill that would remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, a source has told CBC News. Source link
Conservatives call for end to 'one-click citizenship,' return to in-person ceremonies
The Conservatives are asking the Liberal government to end “one-click citizenship” and return all citizenship ceremonies to in-person events. Source link
Early retirement info coming soon for federal public servants, government says
The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to nearly 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service. Source link
Intelligence watchdog facing cuts as Liberals seek new powers for national security agencies
One of the watchdogs meant to keep Canada’s intelligence and security activities in check is warning it will have to reduce the number of reviews it can take on due to the Liberal government’s spending cuts. Source link
Tim Hortons lobbied MPs for more temporary foreign workers over last 18 months
For more than a year, Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons has been pushing the federal government to lift the cap on temporary foreign workers some of its franchisees can hire, CBC News has learned. Source link