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CP Newsalert: MP Chris d’Entremont leaves Conservative caucus to join the Liberals
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberal party confirms that Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont is joining its caucus after he resigned from the Conservative bench. More coming. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2025. Sarah Ritchie and David Baxter, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget pledges to shrink size of public service by 40,000 within three years
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to slash the public service by 10 per cent within the next three years — eliminating up to 40,000 jobs — as it strays from its election promise to cut the number of federal employees solely through attrition. The cuts come as the government moves to slow the rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Hydro-Québec researcher, accused of spying for China, defends reputation at trial
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
LONGUEUIL — Yuesheng Wang, a former researcher with Quebec’s hydro utility on trial for allegedly spying on behalf of China, testified on Tuesday that his first paycheck came six weeks after he started the job because he wasn’t shown how to complete payroll forms. The 38-year-old has pleaded not guilty to economic espionage under Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont leaves Conservative caucus on budget day
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont has resigned from the Conservative caucus, a spokesperson for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s office says. The move comes after d’Entremont told Politico earlier today he was considering crossing the floor to join the Liberals, and would make a decision after reading the budget. D’Entremont has not told The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parole board cites new allegations about Toronto Boxing Day killer in decision
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — A new decision by the Parole Board of Canada is revealing details about a recent Montreal homicide allegedly involving a man who was previously convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year old. The decision revokes parole for Jeremiah Valentine and includes details about the recent Montreal shooting that have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national defence by the end of the decade — a staggering sum as Canada positions itself to meet aggressive NATO spending commitments. The massive defence spending plan — which is light on specifics but presents hefty dollar figures — also hints ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parole board cites new allegations about Toronto Boxing Day killer
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — A new decision by the Parole Board of Canada is revealing details about a recent Montreal homicide allegedly involving a man who was previously convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year old. The decision includes details that have not been tested in court and says the man allegedly shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2025: Key numbers from the Liberals’ latest spending plan
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Here’s a brief look at the key numbers in the Liberal government’s 2025 budget: $20.1 billion: Total net new government spending for the 2025-26 fiscal year. $89.7 billion: Total of net new budget spending items over five-year timeline of budget plan, including a projected $51.2 billion in cost savings. $78.3 billion: The total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget pledges to shrink size of public service by 40,000 over three years
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to slash the public service by 10 per cent over the next three years — eliminating up to 40,000 jobs — as it strays from its election promise to cut the number of federal employees solely through attrition. The cuts come as the government moves to slow the rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget includes CBC funding boost, pitches getting Canada into Eurovision
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the Eurovision international song contest. A line in the new federal budget’s section on CBC says the government is working with the public broadcaster to explore participation in the popular song contest. Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa cutting foreign aid and research spending back to pre-pandemic level
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Carney government says it is cutting foreign aid spending to a level in line with Canada’s pre-pandemic aid allocations — without specifying the size of this year’s aid budget. Tuesday’s budget forecasts $2.7 billion in cuts over four years, which will affect things like global health projects. Ottawa is also withdrawing some ... Read More »
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