Famers have some concern about Ottawa’s ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases from fertilizer use by 30 percent by the year 2030. Canadian Federation of Agriculture second vice president Todd Lewis says fertilizer is important for crop production and a 30 percent reduction is a concern. But he believes new products and good management […]
The online fundraiser that raised over $10 million for the ‘Freedom Convoy 2022’ has been removed by GoFundMe. In a statement, the online fundraising platform said, “GoFundMe supports peaceful protests, and we believe that was the intention of the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser when it was first created. We now have evidence from law enforcement […]
Go Fund Me has frozen access to more than five million dollars raised by the ‘Freedom Convoy’ heading towards Ottawa protesting against vaccine mandates. A spokesperson for Go Fund Me told the Canadian Press that the funds would be safely held until the organizer could provide the Go Fund Me team with documentation about how […]
Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., has announced the Government of Canada will propose regulations under Part II of the Canada Labour Code, to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory in all federally regulated workplaces cross Canada. In a release, the Federal Government says, “these regulations would complement existing occupational health and safety measures, such as masking, […]
Erin O’Toole, leader of the federal Conservatives and official opposition to Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberals, has announced who his critics will be. Four Saskatchewan M.P.s have been included, Andrew Scheer, will be the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities, Warren Steinley will be Shadow Minister for Prairie Economic Development and Inter-provincial Trade, Gary Vidal, will […]
COVID-19 case numbers are still trending downward across Canada. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says vaccines are helping with those numbers, but adds there’s evidence people may need a 3rd dose. “These populations include adults ages 70-79 years, people who received two doses of the AstraZeneca (vaccine) or one dose of the Jansen […]
Saskatchewan would not gain any seats as the House of Commons seat count is set to be increased as early as 2024. Canadians will be choosing 342 elected officials instead of the current 338. B.C. would gain one seat as well as Ontario, while Alberta would gain three seats. Quebec would lose a seat. The […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil his new cabinet on October 26, with parliament set to resume November 22. This will be the Liberals third mandate and second straight minority. In a written statement, Trudeau’s office said the Prime Minister hopes to talk over the phone with opposition leaders next week to discuss Canada’s priorities […]
The federal government is cracking down on COVID-19 vaccinations for federal public servants. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, says those in core public administration must be fully vaccinated by October 29. “That includes the RCMP, Correctional Services of Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, and many others,” she said. The government is also mandating vaccinations […]
Canada is moving forward with proof of vaccination for Canadians travelling internationally. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says Ottawa is working with the provinces to develop consistent credentials, which would likely be digital. He also says the government is also working with other countries to recognize the credentials issued in Canada. Ottawa plans to have this […]
