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Justice department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces ‘budgetary pressures’
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal department of justice is set to lay off up to 264 employees as it navigates what it calls “significant budgetary pressures.” Ian McLeod, a spokesperson for the department, says in an email that the department is taking “difficult but necessary” steps to manage available resources, given ongoing budget pressures that “can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ‘national interest’ projects
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is granting itself new powers to quickly push ahead major projects the federal cabinet deems to be in the national interest. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled legislation in the House of Commons today which would give Ottawa the authority to draw up a list of large projects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level. Officials who briefed reporters this morning say the goal is to reduce the number of redundant standards across the country. They say that, for example, a company that produces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and metro service starting Monday. Service will be reduced or eliminated outside of peak hours for several days between June 9 and 17 if a planned maintenance workers’ strike goes ahead. Montreal’s transit agency is advising people to walk, bike or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of proposed federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says she met yesterday with Prime Minister Mark Carney about the bill his government plans to table today, adding that she remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada’s economic hopes align with Trump’s goals
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada says U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of enhancing American power aligns with Ottawa’s aim of becoming the fastest-growing G7 economy. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra also says frequent talks between Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney show how much Washington is invested in boosting both countries’ economic growth — even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested after car rams Vancouver arena during Cirque du Soleil show
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
Vancouver police say it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a vehicle was rammed into the Pacific Coliseum arena during a Cirque du Soleil show late Thursday. Police said the vehicle was driven into the front entrance of the building just after 8 p.m. and no one is believed to have been injured, despite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler’s death
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says an acquittal is the appropriate outcome for a British Columbia woman whose conviction in the drowning death of a toddler was set aside two years ago. Tammy Bouvette was charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of criminal negligence causing the bathtub drowning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Modi says he has accepted Carney’s invitation to attend G7
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month. The summit runs from June 15 to 17. Modi says on social media that India and Canada will work together with “renewed vigour.” Tensions between Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Modi says he has accepted Carney’s invitation to attend G7
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month. The summit runs from June 15 to 17. More coming. David Baxter, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the ... Read More »
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