Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Metis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling. The ruling, released Thursday, says the deal is too broad in its definition of who it covers and it was made without consulting two other Métis groups in the province. “The only practical remedy … Read more

Trudeau promises $1B loans to expand child care centres – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 2:12 pm Updated March 28, 2024 2:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government … Read more

Deal for British carmakers to avoid high Canadian tariffs set to expire: U.K. – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week, marking the latest deterioration in trade ties between the historic allies. Britain and Canada paused talks over a new free trade agreement in January … Read more

Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committee – National

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the upcoming federal carbon price increase is “inhumane.” “The carbon tax increase on natural gas is going up $4.09, which is more than double the base price of natural gas, which I believe is $1.72 a gigajoule. The so-called solution of the federal government is to increase the carbon tax … Read more

Justin Trudeau deepfake ad promoting ‘robot trader’ pulled off YouTube – National

A deepfake advertisement depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s likeness promoting a financial “robot trader” has been pulled off YouTube. Google, which owns the online video-sharing and social media platform, told Global News it also suspended the advertiser accounts associated with these “scams.” Deepfakes are realistic yet fabricated images, audio and video created by using artificial … Read more

Tegan and Sara use Junos speech to call out Alberta policies affecting trans youth

At the Juno Awards in Halifax on Sunday night, Calgary-raised pop duo Tegan and Sara received a standing ovation after speaking out against policies Alberta’s government is proposing that would affect transgender youth. “If the world were not so hostile to 2SLGBTQ+ people, we would see ourselves purely as musicians,” Sara Quin told the crowd … Read more

‘Running into roadblocks’: Canadian family fights to get care for daughter with epilepsy

Shana Holloran and Alexander Grant have watched their child turn blue more than any parent ever should. Their young daughter, Charlotte, has epilepsy and regularly suffers from different types of seizures. On a good day, she has 20 to 50 seizures. On other days, she can have more than 150. Charlotte, also known as Charlie, … Read more

Foreign interference inquiry set to hear from chief electoral officer – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 7:17 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s chief electoral officer, Stéphane Perrault, is slated to testify Thursday morning at a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them. The hearings are delving into … Read more

‘The craving is just not there’: How Ozempic is affecting snacking culture – National

Medications used for weight loss such as Ozempic may be stirring up the food industry, with a recent report revealing that Canadians on certain drugs are tightening their belts on restaurant outings, snack indulgences and drinking alcohol. A report published Tuesday by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab in Halifax estimates that between 900,000 and 1.4 … Read more

Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures he says will help protect Canadian renters and help them break into the housing market ahead of the 2024 budget. He said Wednesday that the proposed three new reforms will “make the playing field fairer for renters” amid an affordability crisis making homeownership out of reach for many. “It’s too hard … Read more