Federal Politics

Trudeau says King Charles is 'deeply aligned' with Canadian priorities

LONDON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said King Charles is deeply aligned with the fundamental priorities of Canadians on reconciliation and the environment. Trudeau made the comments while speaking ...

May 07, 2023

Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins

The image of King Charles will eventually replace the queen on Canada's $20 bill and its coins, the federal government announced during Saturday's coronation events. A news release from Prime Minister...

May 06, 2023

LLRIB members celebrate 2023 Treaty Days

Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) is hosting Treaty Days on Thursday and Friday.Treaty Days for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) started on Monday at Hall Lake's Sally Ross School, f...

May 04, 2023

Public service union says weekend bargaining yields progress on wages, job security

OTTAWA - The union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants says it's made some progress on wage demands and job security during weekend negotiations with the federal government.The Pub...

Apr 30, 2023

Federal government touts "final" offer to striking public service union as fair

OTTAWA - The federal government is describing the contract proposal extended on Friday to the union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants as its final offer. The Treasury Board issue...

Apr 29, 2023

Public service union to picket at locations with more impact as strike enters Day 6

One of Canada's largest labour disruptions has entered a sixth day as the union representing thousands of striking public-service workers looks to hamper access to ports.The Public Service Alliance of...

Apr 24, 2023

Public-service strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday

OTTAWA - Canada's biggest federal public service union is preparing to ramp up its ongoing strike by moving picket lines to strategic locations such as ports on Monday. Public Service Alliance of Cana...

Apr 23, 2023

Métis Nation discusses Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School with people from across globe

The Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is hoping to gain international advocates in its quest to help get the le--la-Crosse Residential School properly recognized. Thousands are in New York this week tak...

Apr 20, 2023

Northern Sask. federal employees go on strike

Federal public employees are on strike in northern Saskatchewan after the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) was unable to reach a fair deal with Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The nation...

Apr 19, 2023

Federal workers now on strike. Here are the services that may be affected

OTTAWA - More than 155,000 public servants are now on strike after the country's biggest federal public-sector union and the government failed to reach a deal by a Tuesday evening deadline.Federal dep...

Apr 19, 2023