Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements
Canada Post and its union have reached tentative agreements, with a ratification vote expected in the new year. This news comes alongside other national updates.
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Quebec, health-care pharmacists reach agreement in principle
Quebec has secured an agreement in principle with pharmacists working in public health-care institutions. The deal, announced December 22, 2025, marks a key step in stabilizing the province's healthcare workforce.
Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
Lucknow Opens New Kin Centre and Daycare with Festival Funds
A new Kin Centre and childcare facility has opened in Lucknow, Ontario, funded by the local LondonCountry festival. The project supports community space and childcare needs.
Marriage strained by 60+ hours of weekly grandchild care
A grandmother's 60-70 hour weekly childcare duty for her grandkids has led to an 8-year intimacy drought, pushing her marriage to the brink of separation. Advice columnist Dear Abby weighs in.
Deal Signed to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Ring of Fire
Ottawa and Ontario sign a pivotal agreement to streamline regulations for the Ring of Fire and other major projects, aiming to boost economic development in the North. Learn the details.
N.B. First Province to Sign Federal Environmental Review Pact
New Brunswick makes history as the first province to sign the 'One Project, One Review' agreement with Ottawa, streamlining federal environmental impact assessments. Learn what this means for provincial projects.
Pipeline Deal a 'Grand Concession,' Not a Grand Bargain
Analysis: The new federal-provincial pipeline MOU repeats Trans Mountain's costly lessons, critics argue, threatening climate goals and economic logic. Read the full breakdown.
Conservatives force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has tabled a motion to compel a House of Commons vote on the federal-Alberta pipeline agreement. This move intensifies political pressure on the government.
Ottawa child-care crisis looms with federal RTO mandate
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Diageo Amherstburg Plant Closure Deal Ratified by Workers
Workers at the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, have ratified a closure agreement. The deal finalizes the shuttering of the facility, impacting hundreds of local jobs. Learn the details and implications for the community.
Separatism heats up at UCP meeting despite pipeline deal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confronts separatist sentiment at UCP AGM while defending new federal energy agreement. Read about the political tensions shaping Alberta's future.
Historic Alberta-Ottawa Energy Agreement Signed
Calgary Chamber CEO Deborah Yedlin analyzes the groundbreaking energy MOU between Alberta and federal governments, calling it crucial for Canada's economic future and productivity growth.
Federal-Alberta energy agreement draws mixed reactions
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sign historic energy MOU in Calgary, drawing mixed industry and environmental reactions. Read the details.
Oak Bay and Saanich ink new policing partnership
Oak Bay and Saanich municipalities formalize new policing agreement to strengthen community safety and law enforcement cooperation across Vancouver Island regions.
Edmonton nursing care union members vote yes on deal
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees nursing care members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new collective agreement, securing improved working conditions and benefits for healthcare workers.
Alberta-Ottawa Energy Agreement Draws Mixed Reactions
New energy agreement between Alberta and Ottawa revives west coast pipeline discussions, drawing cautious optimism and skepticism from industry and environmental groups.
Girard: Budget Depends on U.S. Trade Deal
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard warns that ending free trade with the U.S. would jeopardize fiscal balance. Learn how this impacts Canada's economic stability.
Quebec reaches deal with road-control officers
Quebec government secures tentative agreement with road-control officers, ending labor dispute. Details of the breakthrough in negotiations revealed.
Saskatchewan child-care funding increases to $1.6B
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Acadia University ratifies new staff agreement
Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia has successfully ratified a new collective agreement with librarians and lab technicians, ensuring stability for academic operations.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
50 New Child-Care Spaces Opening in East Preston
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
Quebec Premier Open to Oil Pipeline with Conditions
Quebec Premier Francois Legault expresses conditional support for potential oil pipeline development. Learn about the specific requirements and political context.
Guilbeault resigns over Alberta pipeline deal with Carney
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet in protest of Mark Carney's energy agreement with Alberta that could enable new oil pipeline construction.
Canadian Markets Mixed During U.S. Thanksgiving Closure
Canadian shares showed mixed performance during thin holiday trading as U.S. markets closed for Thanksgiving. Key developments include Carney's Alberta energy deal and Guilbeault's cabinet resignation.
Alberta Pipeline Plan Divides Leaders, Guilbeault Resigns
Mark Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, setting pipeline conditions. Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet in protest. Political leaders divided on oil project future.
Alberta-Ottawa Deal Returns Provincial Power After Decade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith scores historic agreement with Ottawa, reclaiming provincial energy jurisdiction and ending years of federal overreach. Read the breakthrough details.
Cabinet Minister Resigns Over Alberta Pipeline Agreement
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over Mark Carney's energy deal with Alberta, creating political turmoil. Get the latest developments.
Smith's Pipeline Deal: Temporary Victory for Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith secures key federal concessions on emissions caps in new pipeline MOU with PM Carney. While promising, the agreement faces significant hurdles before construction.
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