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Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits
Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working.
Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit
The Government of Canada has settled out of court to compensate non-unionized and casual federal employees impacted by payroll issues caused by the Phoenix pay system.
Liberals' promise of GST break, $250 cheques in jeopardy as opponents demand costly changes
It's not clear how the Liberal government is going to salvage its plan to deliver on its promise of a GST holiday and $250 cheques for some Canadians now that some opposition parties are demanding changes that could dramatically increase […]
Trudeau meets with the premiers as Trump ramps up his threats against Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers will meet Wednesday to discuss strategy as president-elect Donald Trump threatens to upend the bilateral relationship with punitive tariffs on virtually everything Canada sends to the U.S.
Mediation talks between Canada Post and union suspended
Negotiations have broken down between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for the first time since a nationwide strike began.
'They alone are responsible': No deal yet in Canada Post strike
The Canada Post strike is expected to continue as parties remain 'too far apart on critical issues' to reach a deal, according to Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon.
Canada Post strike: Special mediation suspended as parties ‘too far apart’
A federal mediator has temporarily suspended mediation efforts between Canada Post and its workers’ union as a nationwide strike drags into Day 13 with no end in sight.
Alberta government takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
The proposed federal emissions cap, which is still in draft form, would require oil and gas companies to cut emissions by 35 per cent before 2030 to 2032.
Should Ottawa include seniors in its $250 rebate plan?
There is growing pressure on the federal government to expand eligibility for its new $250 rebate plan that was announced last week alongside a 'tax holiday' for Canadians.
After Trump’s tariff threat, Trudeau set to meet with premiers
Trudeau is set to meet with the country’s premiers, after they asked for an urgent meeting on U.S.-Canada relations ahead of the incoming Trump administration.