Federal Transit Funding Cut Derails Canadian Cities
Canada's $3-billion annual Public Transit Fund has been absorbed into a new fund, weakening federal support and jeopardizing transit expansion plans across the country.
Canada's $3-billion annual Public Transit Fund has been absorbed into a new fund, weakening federal support and jeopardizing transit expansion plans across the country.
Learn how the federal government's $1.5B early retirement incentive program will work for Canadian public servants, funded by the pension plan surplus. Get the details on eligibility and timeline.
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
John Snobelen analyzes why Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget demonstrates timidity instead of bold action needed for Canada's economic challenges. Read more.
Federal budget reveals 10% of Carney's cuts come from reducing marijuana funding for veterans. Veterans Affairs to save $4.23B by reforming cannabis program that supplies 30 tonnes annually.
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
As Canadian public servants leave government, proper knowledge transfer becomes crucial. Learn why retaining institutional wisdom matters more than headcount reductions.
Vancouver considers removing fixtures from public washrooms as part of budget cuts. Learn how this proposal could impact residents and city services.
Vancouver explores removing baby change tables and hygiene dispensers from public washrooms as part of budget efficiency measures. Learn how this could impact families.
Federal immigration target reductions could help lower Alberta's high unemployment rate by allowing the labour market to absorb more local workers, economists suggest.
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
Mark Carney's first budget cuts 40,000 federal jobs, drawing union criticism. Analysis of workforce reductions and AI implementation in public service.
A Windsor veteran shares how her retired service dog continues to demonstrate behaviors from her PTSD support role, showing the lasting bond between handler and animal.
Canada Post has delivered a proposal to transform its postal services following a federal directive. The plan aims to address financial sustainability while modernizing operations.
Canada Post has submitted a comprehensive restructuring plan to the federal government to address financial challenges and modernize postal services across the country.
The Canadian government reveals sweeping changes to the public service through strategic attrition and AI integration. Discover how the 2024 budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery.
Former Statistics Canada chief expresses deep concern over federal budget cuts that could eliminate crucial data programs, while Liberal government remains tight-lipped about which statistical services face the chopping block.
Conestoga College announces significant restructuring with program eliminations and staff reductions following concerning enrollment trends across multiple campuses.
Canada's largest labour organizations are condemning the federal government's proposed changes to collective bargaining rules, warning they undermine workers' rights and tilt the balance in favour of employers.
As Ottawa faces unprecedented budget pressures, city officials propose controversial spending reductions that could transform public services and community programs across the capital region.
Saskatchewan's government is reserving judgment on the new federal budget, citing lack of details on key measures affecting the province's economic interests.
Canada's most powerful public servant, Clerk Michael Wernick, reveals he will step down just as the federal government prepares for a massive bureaucratic overhaul following the 2019 budget announcement.
A confidential internal memo reveals Vancouver is considering massive job cuts and service reductions to address a severe budget shortfall, sparking concerns about municipal services.
Ottawa faces significant service reductions as federal budget cuts take effect. From healthcare to infrastructure, discover how these changes will impact residents and local businesses across the National Capital Region.
Discover how Ottawa's innovative transition strategy is helping public servants relocate to Gatineau with housing support, tax benefits, and community integration programs.
Canada's public service unions warn that new federal budget cuts could lead to service delays, staffing shortages, and increased workloads across government departments.
Prominent Indigenous entrepreneur calls for urgent private sector investment following massive federal funding cuts that threaten to reverse years of economic advancement for First Nations communities.
Windsor-Essex faces a major transportation setback as the crucial Leamington-to-Windsor transit route gets cancelled, leaving rural residents stranded and advocates demanding solutions.
Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair sounds the alarm on federal budget cuts that could decimate Canada's urban forests and environmental protection programs.
Canadian federal unions express alarm over lack of details in budget plan calling for massive public service reductions, warning of service delivery impacts across the nation.