Federal budget 2017: The full document and the finance minister’s speech to Parliament The 2017 federal budget for Canada is out. Read the full document for yourself here and check out the text of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s speech here Here is the prepared text of Morneau’s 2017 budget speech. Please check against delivery. Mr. Speaker, As Canadians come together to celebrate Canada 150, we proudly reflect on the generations that came before … Read More
Astonishing’: Justin Trudeau criticized for not congratulating Nobel Peace Prize winners, keeping Canada out of nuclear treaty Canada abstained from joining nuclear disarmament talks that resulted in a draft ban treaty being adopted by 122 countries. The latest winners of the Nobel Peace Prize are urging Justin Trudeau to take on an international leadership role, but they haven’t even gotten a congrats. This is “astonishing,” according to New Democrat foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière. Canada abstained from … Read More
Bob Rae critical of how Supreme Court judges are picked The former Liberal leader debated the merits of the selection process with ex-PM Kim Campbell, chair of a group advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on whom to pick for a court vacancy this fall. Former interim federal Liberal Party leader Bob Rae has criticized part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new Supreme Court justice selection process as “misguided.” “I don’t … Read More
Liberals ‘double down’ on deficit spending amid improving economic outlook The federal Liberal government has surpassed its own deficit projections by billions of dollars thanks to a roaring economy, but it has earmarked much of those savings for increases to the Canada child benefit and a more generous tax credit for low-income earners. In his spring budget, Finance Minister Bill Morneau expected to post a deficit of $28.5 billion for … Read More
Facebook to unveil new election integrity initiative in Ottawa Social media giant Facebook is launching its new Canadian Election Integrity Initiative this morning at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, alongside Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould. The initiative is designed to protect the next federal election, expected in 2019, from cyber threats. The announcement, which runs from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., will also feature a panel conversation on citizen literacy and … Read More
Gord Downie, Singer Of The Tragically Hip, Dies At 53 Gord Downie, frontman of Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, has died after a battle with brain cancer. A message on Twitter attributed to the Downie family announced that the musician had “passed away with his beloved children and family close by”. The statement went on to say that “Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to … Read More
Family freed returns to Canada, says 1 child killed TORONTO — Former hostage Joshua Boyle said upon arriving back in Canada that the Haqqani network in Afghanistan had killed his infant daughter and raped his American wife during the years they were held in captivity. Boyle gave the statement shortly after landing in Canada late Friday with his wife, Caitlan Coleman, and three young children. The couple was rescued … Read More
Canada has new Governor General OTTAWA – One of the first things Julie Payette will do after being installed as the Queen’s representative in Canada is to open an Instagram account. Her predecessor, David Johnston, never had one. But officials from Heritage Canada say Payette will add to the Governor General’s social media arsenal after taking the oath of office. She will also take over … Read More
OTTAWA CULTURAL PLAN On September 28, 2017, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, announced Creative Canada – A Vision for Canada’s Creative Industries, a roadmap that focuses on supporting our creators, delivering their content to domestic and international audiences, and ensuring that there is always a space for Canadians to connect through our stories. At the heart of the Creative … Read More
