Federal Politics

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of tariff ads

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada because of television advertisements pushing back on his tariffs."Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIA...

Oct 24, 2025

Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences

The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning that would make it harder to get bail for a variety of offences, including vehicle thefts, extortion and breaking and entering.The bill would...

Oct 23, 2025

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

OTTAWA - Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store.Annual inflation accelerated ...

Oct 21, 2025

Indigenous Services failing to improve critical services for First Nations, AG finds

OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Canada is falling far behind on its efforts to address long-standing health and infrastructure problems in First Nations communities, the federal auditor general says.In a...

Oct 21, 2025

Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry

New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...

Oct 16, 2025

Feds announce $69.5 million for Sask. infrastructure projects

Federal and provincial leaders were in Air Ronge on Thursday to announce an investment of $69.5 million through the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF). Those present for the announcement included M...

Oct 16, 2025

Carney says government will introduce tougher bail, sentencing rules next week

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent crime in a bill that will be introduced next week.Carney says the legislation w...

Oct 16, 2025

Carney calls hostage release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal in Gaza "a moment of profound relief" and is urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire agreement.Carney t...

Oct 13, 2025

FSIN confirms receipt of KPMG audit list, begins comprehensive review

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is confirming receipt of a list of items referenced in the KPMG Forensic Audit Summary Report released by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) that fl...

Oct 09, 2025

Sask Polytech to close bookstores on Prince Albert and Moose Jaw campuses

A sharp decline in international student enrolment continues to take its toll on Saskatchewan Polytechnic schools. Rosby James, president of the students' association said learners were recently infor...

Oct 07, 2025