Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is still determining how to best help those affected by Monday’s devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Trudeau says Ottawa has been speaking with its counterparts in the region, diplomatic staff and the international community about how to provide support in the best way. Both Turkey and Syria were…
Canada Still Determining How to Best Help Turkey, Syria After Earthquake: Trudeau
Ottawa Pledges $196 Billion in Health-Care Funding to Provinces Over 10 Years
The federal government is prepared to increase federal health-care transfers to the provinces by over $196 billion over the next 10 years—which includes over $46 billion in new spending, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau met with all 13 provincial and territorial premiers in Ottawa on Feb. 7 to discuss the long-awaited health-care funding deal….
Premier Smith Tells Trudeau Alberta Energy Sector Won’t Be ‘Phased Out’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had her first face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7 in Ottawa and said that her province’s energy sector would not be phased out as part of the Liberal government’s plan for a “just transition.” Trudeau and Smith had a brief media availability before their meeting, with Smith…
Premier Smith Tells Trudeau Alberta’s Energy Sector Won’t Be ‘Phased Out’
In her first face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Feb. 7, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province’s energy sector will not be phased out as part of the Liberal government’s plan for a “just transition.” Trudeau and Smith had a brief media availability before their meeting, with Smith noting areas…
Legault Wants No Conditions on Health Deal but Says He’s Open to Sharing Data
Quebec Premier François Legault said on Feb. 7 he wants Ottawa to increase health transfers with no strings attached, but is open to sharing the province’s health data, one of the conditions spelled out previously by the Trudeau government. “We don’t want conditions, what we want is to be able to apply our plan, we…
67 Percent of Canadians Agree That ‘Everything Is Broken’ in Canada: Poll
A majority of Canadians say they agree with a statement by a politician that everything in the country seems to be “broken,” according to an online poll by market research firm Leger. The survey was conducted in collaboration with Postmedia from Jan. 20 to 22, which asked 1,554 Canadians aged 18 and over to what…
Ministers and Departments Spent Over $800,000 on Speechwriters
Federal departments and their ministers have spent over $800,000 to hire speechwriters in the past three years, according to information tabled in the House of Commons. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations has been the highest spender for such services, with $142,439 in contracts since 2019. Environment and Climate Change Canada came in second at $134,139….
Canada ‘Stands Ready’ to Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada “stands ready” to provide help after a powerful earthquake toppled buildings and killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. In a statement, Trudeau called the reports and images from Turkey and Syria “devastating” and extended his thoughts to those affected. More than 2,300 people have been killed and…
BC’s Economy, Health Care and Housing to Be the Focus of Throne Speech: Eby
British Columbia’s economy will be a key focus for politicians as they return to the legislature for the spring sitting. Premier David Eby says economists are predicating a “global slowdown and potentially recession” and his government is focused on keeping the economy strong by building trade relationships and supporting businesses. The session starts with a…
Five Things to Know About Health-Care Talks Tuesday Between Trudeau, Premiers
On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada’s 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health–care funding deal. Both sides are optimistic a deal will emerge but there are some big divides to overcome, including…
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