Saskatoon shifts federal funding to purchase empty lots for affordable housing projects after a First Nation partnership stalls. The city aims to prepare sites for Indigenous-led developments to combat homelessness.
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
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.
The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are investing $11 million to create 44 new affordable housing units in Liverpool. This joint initiative aims to address the critical housing shortage in the community.
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
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.
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
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.
A Montreal woman received a limited apology after Service Canada staff told her she couldn't put Israel on her passport due to 'political conflict.' Her lawyer demands accountability.
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
The Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation launches a winter fundraising campaign to support vulnerable residents facing long waitlists and housing insecurity. Donate now to help.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.