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Sask. Cattlemen’s Association CEO “very hopeful” carbon tax exemption is passed

Jun 8, 2023 | 4:32pm

The CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is in the nation’s capital this week, focused on two pieces of federal legislation. Grant McLellan says one of the bills is C-282, a private member’s bill that he says makes it illegal for the federal government to discuss supply managed sectors during trade negotiations; the other is […]

Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

Jan 10, 2023 | 8:45am

A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada’s chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended. Members of the federal transport committee met to discuss the scope of the study, which all agreed […]

Ukrainian President addresses Parliament

Mar 15, 2022 | 11:24am

Parliament had the chance to hear from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first hand on Tuesday morning, as the Ukrainian President made an video address via Zoom. Zelenskyy is asking western nations to provide more help including NATO instituting a no-fly zone. Speaking through a translator, the Ukrainian President says Canada has always been a strong […]

Trudeau to announce cabinet October 26 with parliament resuming November 22

Oct 15, 2021 | 7:10am

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 […]

Parliament prorogued till Sept. 23, says PM Trudeau

Aug 18, 2020 | 2:38pm

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he asked Gov. Gen. Julie Payette to prorogue Parliament until late next month. He says Parliament will return Sept. 23, which is two days after the House of Commons was initially scheduled to resume sitting. The Liberal government will then deliver a speech from the throne. Earlier in […]

Scheer weighs in on Tory leadership race

Mar 15, 2020 | 5:00am

Outgoing Leader of the Conservative Party, Andrew Scheer commented on the current campaign to become his predecessor. Peter Mackay, and Erin O’Toole have made stops around the country in an effort to replace Scheer as the head of the Tories. Being from Saskatchewan, Scheer is hoping that the next leader will continue to address the […]

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