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A leaked internal report by the RCMP has caught the attention of right-wing pundits and politicians. As usual, they're missing the forest for the trees. Photo of an RCMP officer taken July 1, 2009. Photo by: Flickr/focusedcapture

Truth, lies, and that RCMP report

An internal report from the RCMP flagged a bunch of key risks facing Canada, from climate change to misinformation and paranoid populism. But we won't be able to address any of them if the right continues to trade in deceit and doom-mongering.

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By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | March 28th 2024

A sign outside the Canada Revenue Agency is seen in Ottawa, on Monday, May 10, 2021. File photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

CRA fires more than 200 employees for filing false pandemic benefit claims

The CRA says as of March 15, 232 employees "inappropriately applied for and received" the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and have been terminated, an increase of 47 since December.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | March 27th 2024

Riders and hunting dogs assemble for a hunt in Bridgewater, Conn. in an Oct. 8, 2014 file photo. File photo by The Associated Press/Jessica Hill

Animal rights groups ask Ontario government to review new hunting dog law

Last year, the province passed legislation that would allow the expansion of licences for so-called "train and trial" areas where hunters can bring their dogs to search for, and chase down, wild animals.

By Liam Casey | News, Politics | March 27th 2024

To address fossil fuel subsidies, Canada needs evaluate programs and policies to ensure they facilitate the move to a low-carbon economy, a new report says. Photo by Kris Krüg / Flickr

Here’s how much the feds handed fossil fuel companies last year

The federal government provided at least $18.5 billion to the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries last year, according to a new report by Environmental Defence.

By Natasha Bulowski | News, Politics, Ottawa Insider | March 27th 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference about wildfires on June 5, 2023. Photo by Natasha Bulowski/Canada's National Observer

Trudeau fires back at premiers over carbon price

In letters addressed to the seven premiers who called on the federal government to pause a planned increase to the carbon price, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the demand and reminded them they don't set federal law in the latest volley over the Liberals' signature climate policy.

By John Woodside | News, Politics | March 26th 2024

Minister of Health Mark Holland listens to a question following an announcement on dental care, on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Ottawa. File photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | March 26th 2024

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a rally in Ottawa on Sunday, March 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

The carbon tax truth is out there

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's against the carbon tax because it hurts families, while Justin Trudeau's Liberals insist it does the opposite. Who is telling the truth?

By John Woodside | Analysis, Politics | March 26th 2024

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Truth, lies, and that RCMP report

CRA fires more than 200 employees for filing false pandemic benefit claims

Animal rights groups ask Ontario government to review new hunting dog law

Here’s how much the feds handed fossil fuel companies last year

Trudeau fires back at premiers over carbon price

Holland hits the road to sell Canada's dental care coverage to dentists and hygienists

Liberal MPs call on Freeland to fund disability benefit in upcoming budget

The Trans Mountain pipeline project is almost done. What's next?

Pierre Poilievre has a Doug Ford problem

The carbon tax truth is out there

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