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Federal Government to Cut Nearly 2,000 Jobs Across Five Agencies by 2030

Nearly 2,000 Federal Jobs Slashed Across Five Agencies

New data reveals nearly 2,000 full-time positions will be cut across five federal departments by 2030, part of broader public service reductions. Discover the impacted agencies and the $1.5B in planned savings.

Bruising on Trump's Hand Sparks Renewed Health Questions in 2025

Trump's Hand Bruising Fuels Health Speculation

A visible bruise on former President Donald Trump's left hand has ignited fresh discussions about his health. The mark was spotted during a Christmas Eve event in Florida.

Interim Budget Officer Regrets 'Stupefying' Remark on Federal Fiscal Management

Budget Officer Regrets 'Stupefying' Fiscal Remark

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques expresses regret for his strong criticism of federal fiscal management. Get the details on the Ottawa committee testimony and the context of his remarks.

Batra: Floor Crossings Defy Voters, No Mandate for Carney Majority

Batra: Floor Crossings Defy Canadian Voters' Will

Adrienne Batra argues recent Conservative MPs defecting to the Liberals subverts the election result, denying a 'Carney majority' Canadians never chose. Share your view in the comments.

Melançon: Time to Tighten Rules on Floor Crossers in Canadian Politics

Calls Grow to Reform Floor Crossing Rules in Canada

Political analyst Raphaël Melançon argues for stricter rules on MPs and MNAs switching parties mid-term, citing recent defections that undermine voter trust. A proposed solution: resign and run in a byelection.

Conservatives to Force Vote on Pipeline Deal via Opposition Motion Next Week

Poilievre's Conservatives to force pipeline vote next week

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to force a parliamentary vote on a pipeline agreement through an opposition motion. The move, set for next week, intensifies political debate over energy policy. Read the details.

Netflix Acquires Warner Bros Discovery for $72B, Reshaping Media

Netflix Buys Warner Bros Discovery in $72 Billion Deal

Netflix agrees to a landmark $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming division, a move set to transform Hollywood and face intense antitrust scrutiny. Discover the details and implications.

PBO Report: $13B Build Canada Homes to Add Just 26,000 Units

Federal Housing Program to Build 26,000 Homes: PBO

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals the $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative will construct only 26,000 new homes over five years. Read the analysis of federal housing and economic subsidy plans.

Quebec Liberal MNA Demands Inquiry into Organized Crime Extortion of Bars and Restaurants

MNA Calls for Inquiry on Crime's Grip on Quebec Bars

Liberal MNA Jennifer Maccarone calls for a parliamentary commission after a wave of shootings and arson targeting Quebec bars and restaurants, citing a 'culture of fear' and disbanded police committees.

Stellantis Denies Requesting Redactions, Contradicts Government on Contract

Stellantis contradicts gov't on contract redactions

Stellantis claims the Canadian government, not the company, insisted on redacting a multimillion-dollar agreement provided to MPs, contradicting official testimony. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly now pledges to release the full document.

PBO Urges Parliament to Approve Fiscal Anchor Changes After Government Drops Debt-to-GDP Target

PBO: MPs Should Approve Fiscal Target Changes

Canada's fiscal watchdog says Ottawa should seek House of Commons approval to alter key fiscal targets, like the recently abandoned debt-to-GDP anchor. Read the latest on federal spending.

Elizabeth May Admits Budget Vote Was a 'Mistake,' Vows No Repeat

Green Leader May calls budget vote a 'mistake'

Green Party leader Elizabeth May publicly states her vote for the government's budget was an error, pledging it will not happen again. Get the full story on this political reversal.

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