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Canada’s chief actuary report at odds with Alberta’s pension plan estimate
By Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
EDMONTON – A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan’s assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to leave the investment fund. The chief actuary’s paper, published Friday, says the calculation that claims Alberta should get 53 ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
By David Baxter, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was taking part in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation. A mid-day adjustment to Trudeau’s itinerary was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office and noted he was taking part in the meeting virtually, though a specific time wasn’t listed. Neither Trudeau, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
BURNABY, B.C. – A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard. ILWU Local 502 says fuel from a tanker ship was diverted last week from a facility operated by employer SGS Canada to the Westridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israeli expert seeks new crime against humanity for waging violence against families
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas is calling for global bodies to recognize “a new crime against humanity” involving violence targeted at families. Cochav Elkayam-Levy said the world should take a stance against the destruction of families as a specific, identifiable weapon of war, aimed at terrorizing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec fugitive killed in Mexican resort town, RCMP say
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
MONTREAL – RCMP are confirming that a fugitive wanted by Quebec provincial police has died in Mexico, in what local media are calling a murder. Mathieu Bélanger had been on the run since Quebec provincial police issued a warrant in 2022 for his arrest for unlawful possession and storage of firearms. Quebec media reports say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut
By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada’s governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely amid weaker than expected growth. The central bank’s summary of deliberations released Monday offers a glimpse into the council’s discussions in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
By David Baxter, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation. A mid-day adjustment to Trudeau’s itinerary was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office and notes he will take part in the meeting virtually, though a specific time wasn’t listed. It’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario asks Canada’s highest court to hear youth-led climate case
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Ontario is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to urgently decide whether it will hear a historic youth-led challenge of the province’s climate plan. It’s the first case to be tried in Canada that considers whether a government’s climate plan can violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In their application to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Green Party leader reflects on chaotic week Elizabeth May says in all her years on Parliament Hill she has never seen anything like the last week in Canadian politics. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Party’s Elizabeth May reflects on unprecedented week in Canadian politics
By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2024
OTTAWA – Elizabeth May says in all her years on Parliament Hill she has never seen anything like the last week in Canadian politics. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, May – now in her 13th year as the B.C. MP for Saanich – Gulf Islands – spoke about the bombshell events on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ottawa leaves 10 people hospitalized
By The Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2024
Ottawa police say 10 people are in hospital and one of them is suffering from life-threatening injuries after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning case. Police say the fire department and paramedics responded to a call at about 9:15 a.m. at a home on Granville Street in the city’s Vanier district. The local paramedic service says ... Read More »
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