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Details of federal spending review to be released in ‘coming days’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the federal government’s cost-cutting review. Appearing before the House committee on government operations Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada Bill Matthews said departmental plans for programs affected by cuts should be tabled “in the coming days.” The government’s Comprehensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About 130,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province’s south, knocking down branches and turning streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. At its peak, more than 200,000 clients were without power in Quebec after Wednesday’s storm. By 12:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Métis Nation
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis Nation it says will increase collaboration between the two groups to advance Métis interests at the federal level. If the partnership is successful, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation could join the Métis National Council on a permanent basis. The agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to ‘chillax’ about land acknowledgments
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations are telling Conservative MP Aaron Gunn to “chillax” after he criticized land acknowledgments spoken before public events. In a joint statement, the chiefs from the Tla’amin, Homalco, K’omoks and Klahoose nations say “harmless” land acknowledgments only recognize “the history of the place” where people are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Bill would ease police, spy service access to online subscriber info
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Newly proposed legislation would make it easier for police and Canada’s spy service to investigate online activities. The bill tabled in the House of Commons today would require internet and phone companies to tell authorities whether they provide service to a particular person or account number. The legislation would also allow authorities to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of the Niagara Region after being accused of owning an autographed copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto. Bob Gale submitted his resignation Wednesday to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack, who accepted it. A press release earlier Wednesday from the Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association said Gale purchased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada not a target for Trump administration’s new tariff investigations
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched trade investigations Wednesday of multiple countries in an effort to solidify the president’s tariff policies after the Supreme Court struck down his previous efforts to realign global trade. Canada was not included in the list of countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s investigations under Section 301 of the Trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 200,000 households in Quebec without power following ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility is reporting more than 200,000 households are without electricity, following a winter storm that struck Central Canada. The severe weather brought large quantities of freezing rain in the afternoon on Wednesday, leading to power outages in the Montreal region and other parts of the province. The early hours of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Carney travelling north, BDC and defence partnerships, NSF fees capped
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New federal rules limiting non-sufficient funds fees to $10 kick in Thursday
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who don’t have enough money in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charge. Canada’s new cap on non-sufficient funds fees is set at $10 for personal deposit accounts. The changes, announced by Ottawa last year and which kicked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on Thursday. “In this time of global uncertainty, it’s really important that we strengthen the co-operation with Canada, with Norway and with ... Read More »
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