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.
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.
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.
Feds defend $1.1M Deloitte AI contract after firm's mistakes
The federal government is justifying a $1.1-million contract awarded to Deloitte for AI advice, even after the consulting giant admitted to past errors. Get the full story on this controversial deal.
Federal job cut notifications to start in January
The federal government will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
400 jobs cut at Natural Resources Canada by 2029
The federal government confirms 400 positions will be eliminated at Natural Resources Canada by 2029. Get the details on the workforce reduction and its implications.
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.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
B.C. Homeless Students at Risk of Exploitation, School Seeks Aid
Connex Alternative Secondary in Maple Ridge supports youth facing homelessness and exploitation. A $10,000 Adopt-A-School grant is sought for food and essentials. Read how this school is a lifeline.
Regina shelters turn away 3,000 women and children
Despite a new facility, Regina's YWCA shelters had to refuse thousands seeking escape from domestic violence last year. The Christmas Cheer Fund supports critical, unfunded programs. Learn how you can help.
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.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
School program aids families after BC cancels $20M fund
With a provincial affordability fund cancelled, Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign is a critical lifeline for families struggling with food and clothing, helping ensure children attend school daily.
Calgary Drop-In Centre's 85% drop in chronic shelter stays
The Calgary Drop-In Centre has transformed its approach, reducing chronic shelter stays by 85% by focusing on permanent housing solutions. Learn how its success story is inspiring change and how you can support its mission this holiday season.
Conexus Venture Capital Fund Reaches $30M Investment Goal
Conexus Venture Capital's second fund has been oversubscribed, hitting its $30 million target to fuel high-growth tech startups in Saskatchewan. Discover how this capital injection will accelerate the province's innovation ecosystem.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Desk 'Hoteling' Could Hamper Public Servant Return-to-Office
New data reveals more than half of federal employees have no assigned workspace. Experts warn this 'hoteling' trend could create major logistical hurdles for any mandated full-time office return.
B.C. volunteer uses vacation time to build Christmas hampers
Chilliwack resident Jennifer Gore books time off work to volunteer with the Province's Empty Stocking Fund, creating personalized holiday hampers for thousands of children in the Fraser Valley.
Opinion: What a Slimmed-Down Canadian Government Must Keep
As Ottawa seeks spending cuts, an opinion piece argues for refocusing on core government needs like security and food, questioning agencies like the NFB. Read the analysis.
Union Leader: Ontario Jobs Fund Not 'Corruption'
LiUNA's Joseph Mancinelli and Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini addressed the Empire Club, defending the provincial jobs fund against allegations of misuse. Read the full debate.
$2.75M Fund Backs New Calgary AgTech Hub, AgSphere
A new agricultural innovation hub, AgSphere, launches at Calgary's Stampede grounds with $2.75M from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. It connects farmers with tech, investors, and training.
NDP questions $2M grant to dentist's firm with Ford ties
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles demands answers after a company owned by a dentist with connections to Premier Doug Ford received a $2 million government grant. Explore the details and political fallout.
Rogers Sugar Employees Keep 40-Year Charity Tradition Alive
For nearly four decades, Rogers Sugar employees in Vancouver have run a holiday raffle for The Province's Empty Stocking Fund, raising thousands for local children. Learn how this union-driven tradition thrives.
How Canadian Women Are Transforming Charitable Giving
As women's wealth grows in Canada, they are driving a shift towards values-based, strategic philanthropy. Advisors reveal how intentional giving creates meaningful impact and legacy.
ODSP rules leave Windsor widow without survivor's pension
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
New Fund Helps Vancouver Chinatown Shops Grow Customer Base
The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's impact fund is helping legacy businesses like The Dollar Meat Store modernize with digital tools and social media, attracting a new generation of customers.
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