Public Concerns: Rent Control, Taxes, Crime in Letters
Toronto Sun readers share strong opinions on rent control policies, Ontario tax increases, and rising criminality across Canadian cities in November 30 letters.
Toronto Sun readers share strong opinions on rent control policies, Ontario tax increases, and rising criminality across Canadian cities in November 30 letters.
New Angus Reid poll reveals 53% of British Columbians conditionally support Alberta-to-coast oil pipeline, showing shift in public opinion from previous opposition.
Vancouver city officials scrap controversial plan to remove baby change tables from public washrooms following strong public opposition. Learn how community advocacy made a difference.
Canadians express strong opinions on federal climate targets and housing affordability in a recent letters to the editor section. Discover the public's growing concerns.
Nearly five years after Ottawa promised self-cleaning public toilets, residents still lack basic facilities. Explore the city's stalled $1 million bathroom plan and its impact on public dignity.
London announces names for four new public schools, implementing a new policy that moves away from naming after individuals. Learn about the new naming approach and school locations.
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.
Dr. Michelle Murti begins her tenure as Toronto's medical officer of health, bringing fresh perspective to public health challenges. Learn about her vision for Toronto Public Health.
New polling reveals majority opposition to President Trump's use of National Guard troops in American cities. Canadians concerned about similar tactics.
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.
Quebec Premier François Legault continues governing despite challenging poll numbers. Analysis of his political strategy and public response to opposition pressure in legislature.
A new Leger poll reveals Canadians give the Liberal budget middling reviews, with the affordability gap a key concern. Read the full analysis of public opinion.
New poll reveals 75% of Canadians trust the military while only 47% trust the federal government. Explore the trust gap and what it means for national institutions.
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.
Discover why Montreal's public transit workers have been on strike for nearly a month, fighting for more than just wages in a struggle that's paralyzing the city's commute.
Montreal's public transit system faces revenue crisis as monthly pass purchases drop significantly following recent STM strike, forcing commuters to find new ways to navigate the city.
New polling data shows most Americans believe Canada is negotiating in good faith with the Trump administration on trade, despite ongoing tariff tensions and tough rhetoric from Washington.
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing authorities to detain highly intoxicated individuals for extended periods, addressing public safety concerns and healthcare gaps.
Discover how Ottawa's innovative transition strategy is helping public servants relocate to Gatineau with housing support, tax benefits, and community integration programs.
Exclusive: Montreal's transit crisis worsens as STM strike continues, leaving thousands stranded. Transit advocacy group demands immediate leadership intervention and permanent solutions for the city's crumbling public transportation system.
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.
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.
Canada's top public servant confirms significant program and staffing reductions ahead as Liberal government seeks $15.4 billion in savings, impacting federal services across departments.
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe voices serious concerns about potential federal public service reductions, warning of devastating economic impacts on the National Capital Region and local businesses.
The Canadian government plans to eliminate 28,000 public service positions over five years through attrition and spending reductions, continuing workforce optimization efforts.
The upcoming 2025 federal budget reveals significant public service reductions. Discover how these cuts will impact government operations and what it means for federal employees across Canada.
A startling new poll shows most Ontarians are dissatisfied with the province's direction, citing economic pressures and healthcare concerns as major factors driving the pessimistic outlook.
Essential public transit connecting Leamington to Windsor will cease operations in April after failing to secure crucial financial support from county and provincial governments, leaving riders stranded.
A new poll shows growing dissatisfaction among Ontarians with the province's direction, with economic pressures and healthcare concerns driving widespread pessimism about Ontario's future.