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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, campaign stop, St. John's,

Federal government posts $14B shortfall in 2018-19

The federal government ran a $14-billion deficit in 2018-19, according to its latest annual financial report, the third year in a row with a shortfall bigger than $10 billion.

By Andy Blatchford in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Four Mounties sue attorney general over 2014 Moncton shootings

Four RCMP officers who responded to the 2014 shootings in Moncton, N.B., that claimed the lives of three of their colleagues are suing the attorney general of Canada for negligence.

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

tow-truck crew, bus, logging road, Bamfield,

Gathering of support and reflection at UVic following fatal bus crash

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Victoria were to gather for an hour of reflection and support on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, as they cope with the aftermath of last Friday's bus crash that killed two students and injured at least a dozen more.

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Lindhout kidnapper Ali Omar Ader abandons appeals of sentence, conviction

A Somalian man found guilty in the kidnapping of Amanda Lindhout has abandoned appeals of his sentence and conviction.

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Carolyn Strom, Court of Appeal, Saskatchewan, Regina,

Freedom of expression or personal attack? Nurse appeals fine for Facebook post

Saskatchewan's highest court is to decide what's next for a registered nurse who was fined $26,000 for criticizing her grandfather's care on Facebook.

By The Canadian Press in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Imperial Oil president and CEO Rich Kruger,

Outspoken Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger stepping down later this year

One of the oilpatch's most outspoken critics of Canadian federal and provincial energy policy is retiring at the end of this year.

By Dan Healing in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, campaign stop, daycare, St. John's,

Tax credits or cash? Parties spar over what is best for parental benefits

Is it better to be paid in credit or with cash?

Election 2019

By Stephanie Levitz in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

Can the rest of the world save itself from climate breakdown without the US?

With Trump expected to skip the UN climate summit, the question will be: what’s possible if the most powerful nation is pulling away from action?

By Mark Hertsgaard in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

10 principles to guide the transition to a green economy

Given the climate emergency, can Canadians overcome the political obstacles to dramatically reducing their dependence on fossil fuels? Former environmental commissioner Dianne Saxe provides a roadmap.

By Dianne Saxe in Analysis, Energy | September 17th 2019

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, voter, Kitchener,

Liberals pledge $535 million a year for child care outside school hours

As the three main political parties continue courting votes from middle-class families, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau surrounded himself with children on Monday, September 16, 2019, and promised help for parents who need more child care before and after regular school hours.

Election 2019

By Teresa Wright in News, Politics | September 17th 2019

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