Politics

Thirty per cent of Defence Department procurement positions vacant: Internal report

OTTAWA — A new internal report by the Department of National Defence is casting a spotlight on a persistent problem undermining efforts to replace Canada's aging military equipment: a critical shortage of procurement experts.

Apr 6, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S.

Apr 6, 2023 3:42 PM Read more >

Biden vetoes bill that sought to toss EPA water protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending his administration's actions on clean water, President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a congressional resolution that would have overturned protections for the nation’s waterways that Republicans have criticized as overly in

Apr 6, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

New details of Johnston mandate emerge as MPs allege obstruction on foreign meddling

OTTAWA — More details have come to public light about the mandate and remuneration for former governor general David Johnston, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed to investigate allegations of foreign interference in the last two federal ele

Apr 6, 2023 3:20 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says members of the Alberta legislature, including cabinet ministers, are not free to talk to accused people about their criminal court cases but her call to a man facing charges was OK.

Apr 6, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan passes firearms bill in face of federal buyback program

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government passed a firearms bill Thursday with the support of the Opposition NDP that aims to promote safety but also appears to put roadblocks in place for when Ottawa starts a program to buy back banned guns.

Apr 6, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing

TORONTO — Ontario introduced measures Thursday that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban boundaries and in rural areas as projections suggest its target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 is falling out of reach.

Apr 6, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Newly veto-proof North Carolina GOP files transgender bans

RALEIGH, N.C.

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AFN seeks more time to develop plan implementing UN declaration on Indigenous rights

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations passed a resolution on Thursday calling for more time to finalize a plan on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Apr 6, 2023 1:57 PM Read more >

Clarification: Congress-TikTok story

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published April 3, 2023, The Associated Press reported on members of Congress defending their use of TikTok. The story should have made clear that the second part of the quote from Rep.

Apr 6, 2023 1:46 PM Read more >