Alberta panel recommends 2026 referendums on key issues
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
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Alberta panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
Feds move $900M pension surplus, PSAC criticizes
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
Bowen Yang Departs Saturday Night Live Mid-Season
Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang is leaving the NBC sketch show in a rare mid-season exit. Get the details on his departure and what's next for the comedian.
Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Union: Using pensions for early retirement is 'borderline theft'
The head of a major Canadian public service union strongly criticizes a proposal to fund an early retirement incentive through pension plans, calling it a risky move for workers.
Feds move $900M pension surplus, total hits $2.8B
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
N.B. Releases Strategy to Reduce Chronic Homelessness by 40%
The New Brunswick government unveiled a new provincial strategy targeting a 40% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028-29. Learn the details and goals of the plan.
Early CPP, OAS Payments Delivered Before Christmas
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
Russian Envoy Heads to Miami for Ukraine Peace Talks
A high-level Russian official is set for talks in Miami regarding a U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Get the latest details on this diplomatic development.
London Police Board adopts new diversity hiring plan
The London Police Services Board has approved a new strategy to improve diversity within police ranks, aiming for a force that better reflects the community it serves.
Canada's Plan for 400,000 Reservists Faces Questions
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
McGovern Lists Trump's Failed Health Care Promises
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Fanshawe College offers voluntary exit to full-time staff
Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, has initiated a voluntary exit program for its full-time employees. Learn about the details and potential impacts on the institution.
Vancouver's New Housing Plan for Downtown Eastside
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
N.S. Announces $465M for Major Road, Highway Projects
Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Fred Tilley has announced a $465 million, five-year plan for major road and highway improvements across the province. Learn about the key projects and infrastructure investments.
New Brunswick hospitals implement early holiday surge plan
Horizon Health Network CEO confirms proactive measures are in place for hospital capacity over the holidays as flu cases increase. Learn about the plan for New Brunswick.
Vancouver approves 32-storey DTES towers, cuts shelter housing
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Metro Vancouver CFO Exit Sparks Leadership Scrutiny
The sudden departure of Metro Vancouver's CFO, Harji Varn, has triggered scrutiny of the regional authority's leadership and raised questions about potential severance costs for taxpayers. Read the latest developments.
Feds announce plan to cut methane from oil sector, landfills
The federal government has announced a new regulatory framework to significantly reduce methane emissions from Canada's oil and gas operations and landfills. Learn about the key targets and implications for the environment and industry.
AIMCo names Ray Gilmour as permanent CEO
Former senior bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) after serving as interim CEO since a major board and management shakeup in late 2024.
AIMCo names Ray Gilmour permanent CEO
Former senior Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), following a major governance shakeup in late 2024. Learn about his background and the fund's path forward.
Ukraine-U.S. talks end amid Trump's push for swift peace
The latest round of diplomatic talks between Ukraine and the United States has concluded. The negotiations unfold as former President Donald Trump advocates for a rapid resolution to the conflict. Read the full analysis.
Netanyahu, Trump to Discuss Gaza War Phase Two
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to discuss the second phase of Israel's Gaza strategy. Get the latest details.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Trump, Gaza plan phase two 'close'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump and states the second phase of the Gaza strategy is imminent. Get the latest details.
Ukraine Peace Plan Criticized as Capitulation to Russia
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
Carney's $1.5B Civil Service Retirement Plan Saves $82M Annually
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Saskatchewan launches Phase 4 of violence prevention plan
The Saskatchewan government has launched the fourth phase of its strategy to prevent and educate about interpersonal violence. Learn about the new initiatives and their goals.
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad exits role
John Rustad's departure as B.C. Conservative leader sparks political analysis. Explore the immediate reactions and what it means for the party's future in British Columbia.
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