Federal Politics

Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.In a recent year-end interview with The Canadian Press,...

Dec 27, 2023

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to "love our neighbours as we love o...

Dec 24, 2023

Maxime Bernier guilty of violating health orders in Sask.

The leader of a fringe political party in Canada has been found guilty of violating public health orders in Saskatchewan.Maxime Bernier, a former MP and current leader of the People's Party of Canada ...

Dec 21, 2023

Finance ministers to talk housing, pensions and economy at annual meeting

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and her provincial and territorial counterparts say housing, pensions and economic growth will be hot topics as they gather in Toronto for their annual meeting."I am...

Dec 15, 2023

Seniors over 87 can apply to join federal dental plan starting next week

The federal government hopes to avoid gumming up the works of its new dental-insurance plan by gradually phasing in enrolment over the course of the next year, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday...

Dec 11, 2023

Federal government to announce details of dental insurance plan

Several government ministers are expected to launch today a new federal dental insurance plan that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents, though the first claims won't be proce...

Dec 11, 2023

Batoche home to first bison herd since 19th century

A bison herd has found a new home in Batoche. The animals are now under the supervision of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) after Parks Canada agreed to transfer them from Grasslands National Park....

Dec 08, 2023

Unemployment rate rises to 5.8 per cent, economy adds modest 25,000 jobs in November

Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 5.8 per cent last month, as high-interest rates weigh on job creation at a time when the country's population is growing rapidly.Statistics Canada released its ...

Dec 01, 2023

Liberal minister to testify after heated testimony from Métis, First Nations groups

As Indigenous leaders engage in heated debate over a federal bill that would formalize several Mtis self-governance agreements, the Liberal minister for Crown-Indigenous relations is expected to face ...

Nov 30, 2023

Inflation rate slows to 3.1 per cent in October, still above Bank of Canada target

Statistics Canada says the inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis, down from 3.8 per cent in September.The drop came as the price drivers paid for gasoline in October fell 7.8...

Nov 21, 2023