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While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/18/p...
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report
While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/18/p...
Most of those who lost their jobs were term employees and people under 35. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest
The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada Revenue Agency and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada losing the most employees.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Most of those who lost their jobs were term employees and people under 35. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike. Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fed...
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA - Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
June 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike. Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fed...
The Green Party of Canada says it’s going to court to challenge the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s decision to drop the party from this year’s election debates. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...
Green Party going to court after being dropped from election debates
The Green Party of Canada says it’s going to court to challenge the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s decision to drop the party from this year’s election debates.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Green Party of Canada says it’s going to court to challenge the Leaders’ Debates Commission’s decision to drop the party from this year’s election debates. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...
B.C. and Atlantic Canada saw the biggest spikes in the number of people voting in advance polls this year, Elections Canada reports. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...
Early voting turnout was highest in Atlantic Canada, B.C., compared to 2021 election
B.C. and Atlantic Canada saw the biggest spikes in the number of people voting in advance polls this year, Elections Canada reports.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
B.C. and Atlantic Canada saw the biggest spikes in the number of people voting in advance polls this year, Elections Canada reports. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...
Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court’s decision to deny it certification. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/23/b...
Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court’s decision to deny it certification. A Federal Court judge last month dismisse...
halifax.citynews.ca
April 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are appealing the court’s decision to deny it certification. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/23/b...
Reposted by Catherine Morrison
As Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate news conferences after French leaders’ debate, Pierre Poilievre claims his party the only one willing to protect the freedom of the press, by @cathmorrison.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #journalism
Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate news conferences after leaders’ French-language debate
Right-wing media outlets stacked the long lines and managed to get in questions to each of the leaders, though not all of them got answers
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As Rebel News, other right-wing media dominate news conferences after French leaders’ debate, Pierre Poilievre claims his party the only one willing to protect the freedom of the press, by @cathmorrison.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #journalism
Elections Canada says it has measures in place to help people vote in the Ontario riding where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is being challenged by 90 other candidates on the ballot. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...
Elections Canada says it’s managing long ballot with 90 candidates challenging Poilievre
Poilievre is in a tight race against Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, who has been waging an intense ground battle in the Ottawa-area Carleton riding
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Elections Canada says it has measures in place to help people vote in the Ontario riding where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is being challenged by 90 other candidates on the ballot. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...
A new poll suggests Canadians are divided about whether the key issue in the federal election is dealing with Trump or changing the direction Canada has taken.
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Canadians divided on ballot-box question in federal election: Leger poll
www.ctvnews.ca
March 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A new poll suggests Canadians are divided about whether the key issue in the federal election is dealing with Trump or changing the direction Canada has taken.
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Canadians across the country will be voting in new ridings in the coming election. Pollsters say that the updated districts could give the Conservatives a slight advantage in the race, though the boundary changes shouldn't affect the election's overall results. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...
March 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Canadians across the country will be voting in new ridings in the coming election. Pollsters say that the updated districts could give the Conservatives a slight advantage in the race, though the boundary changes shouldn't affect the election's overall results. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/o...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor
Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa to deal with what the prime minister called a "crisis" caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
www.thestar.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the country's premiers agreed today to work on a plan to develop a national trade and energy corridor. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black class action lawsuit
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public servi...
www.ctvnews.ca
March 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a motion to certify a proposed class action lawsuit that was launched by Black public servants in 2020 who alleged there was systemic racism within the public service. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians Thursday as he marks his last full day in office. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trudeau says he's 'proud of Canadians' in video posted on his last full day in office | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians on Thursday as he marks his last full day in office.
www.cbc.ca
March 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians Thursday as he marks his last full day in office. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex. www.baytoday.ca/national-new...
Trudeau calls for plan to build a new official prime minister's residence
OTTAWA — With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex.
www.baytoday.ca
March 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
With one foot out the door, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking one of his ministers to help develop a plan for a new official residence to replace the vacant 24 Sussex. www.baytoday.ca/national-new...
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday
OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau.
ca.news.yahoo.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...
A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/12/c...
Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Le...
halifax.citynews.ca
March 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/12/c...
With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
All Senate seats filled after PM announces 5 more appointments | CBC News
With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate.
www.cbc.ca
March 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month. www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season
With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month. www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/04/t...
Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office
OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement. Responding to q...
halifax.citynews.ca
March 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement. halifax.citynews.ca/2025/03/04/t...
The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/03/04/b...
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nationalnewswatch.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The federal union that represents Canada's front-line customs and immigration officers says it's worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/03/04/b...
Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Transport Minister Anand says she's seeking re-election in face of Trump's threats
Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, says she’s changed her mind and will run in the upcoming federal election. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
The Department of National Defence says its average rate of compliance with the three-day rule was 31 per cent in December.
nationalpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. @canadianlabour.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Labour congress hosting emergency meeting to discuss impact of tariffs on jobs
The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. @canadianlabour.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
A new report by Canada’s auditor general found that 32 per cent of public servants saw an error in their basic or acting pay during the 2023–24 fiscal year. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Public servants continue to struggle with Phoenix issues as government promises new pay system
According to the auditor general, 32 per cent of employees saw an error in their basic or acting pay during the 2023–24 fiscal year.
ottawacitizen.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:03 PM
A new report by Canada’s auditor general found that 32 per cent of public servants saw an error in their basic or acting pay during the 2023–24 fiscal year. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Reposted by Catherine Morrison
Number of casual federal public servants plummets by 25 per cent, reports @cathmorrison.bsky.social. I imagine we will see more cuts to salary line items as part of the Refocusing Government Spending plan. #canlab #cdnpoli
Number of casual federal public servants plummets by 25 per cent
Public Service Notebook: That and three other updates you need to know.
ottawacitizen.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Number of casual federal public servants plummets by 25 per cent, reports @cathmorrison.bsky.social. I imagine we will see more cuts to salary line items as part of the Refocusing Government Spending plan. #canlab #cdnpoli