Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

OTTAWA — The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for feedback from employers,…

Canada provides new assistance to help Cubans

April 17, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Cuba is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by repeated nationwide power grid failures, prolonged blackouts that last many hours…

Federal Liberals’ promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the high cost of living will land on June 5. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in…

the disgruntled democrat: Modern Futility

      How the enchantments of consumer society keep us attached to a failing world-system There is something eerie about living in a civilization that cannot stop doing what…

Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford

TORONTO — Ontario has bought an almost $29-million private jet for Premier Doug Ford’s use. The premier’s office says Ford travels a lot within Ontario, across the country and, more…

Prime Minister Carney participates in a virtual leaders’ call focused on restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual leaders’ call focused on ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The call was co-hosted by the President…

Ford government to bypass public hearings on freedom-of-information clampdown

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to pass its omnibus budget bill that contains a retroactive clampdown on access to his cellphone records without allowing public hearings.…

Trump signs several pipeline permits to facilitate…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued several pipeline permits to facilitate the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. and Canada, including a permit for constructing…

Orbán’s Defeat And The Path To Atonement

Orbán’s defeat in Hungary last weekend gives us hope for an end to the destruction being wrought by the global movement of oligarchs against the people. Individual defeats, however, will…

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a new Canada Investment Summit that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. The Prime Minister’s Office says…