Federal Politics

Federal agreement improves drug access for rare diseases in Sask.

A new investment with Ottawa is helping Saskatchewan residents diagnosed with rare diseases who face thousands in treatment costs.On Jan. 10, Saskatchewan's health minister Jeremy Cockrill joined Cana...

Jan 12, 2025

How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs

United States president-elect Donald Trump may declare a national emergency in order to turn his threat to slap Canada with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs into a reality.With less than two weeks...

Jan 11, 2025

How Trump’s tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector

United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...

Jan 10, 2025

U.S. steel, plastics among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration.A senior government officia...

Jan 09, 2025

Sask. leaders react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and Liberal Party leader - following a leadership contest - on Jan. 6, 2025.Leaders around Canada and the world have spoke out about Trudeau'...

Jan 08, 2025

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down...

Jan 07, 2025

Full cows and plows payments expected by Friday

The remainder of the $601.5 million settlement from the federal government to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) should be distributed by the end of the week."This is a significant milestone for our...

Jan 06, 2025

BREAKING: Trudeau to step down as prime minister

Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.He also...

Jan 06, 2025

Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

OTTAWA - A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market. The government recen...

Jan 02, 2025