Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant reset to his cabinet, signaling that his Liberal government will focus on housing and affordability heading into the next election. Two-thirds of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in and seven others leaving. Of the seven new ministers, five represent constituencies in Ontario, […]
The European Union will look at helping fund the costly transportation of grain out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed Black Sea exports vital to global food security, a top agriculture official said Tuesday. The thorny issue of how to get food products out of Ukraine — and help farmers in neighboring […]
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday, a string of Liberal ministers have confirmed they will not run in the next federal election. Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett all announced this […]
Newly released documents from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, released by the Saskatchewan NDP, show that vacancy rates for social housing have skyrocketed under the Saskatchewan Party government. Social housing vacancy rates have increased from seven percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2022, with 3,161 vacant units. In Regina, that number is even steeper, with […]
The Saskatchewan NDP has launched a plan that, if elected, would see a commitment to ensuring the province’s investments stay in the province. Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck announced Hire Saskatchewan, a commitment to the people of the province that a Carla Beck government will prioritize hiring Saskatchewan workers and companies and use made-in-Saskatchewan materials […]
An independent review is shedding light on the controversial rebranding of Tourism Regina to “Experience Regina.” The 144-page report, conducted by George B. Cuff & Associates Ltd., based in Spruce Grove, Alta., details what happened and how the “incident” happened. Cuff found that on the same day of the “Experience Regina” launch, a REAL staff […]
After almost two weeks since it began, there may finally be some movement in the west coast port strike. Federal labour minister Seamus O’Regan says the strike has dragged on long enough, as he sent a letter to the lead federal negotiator in the strike to come up with a set of recommendations for a […]
The Regina General Hospital temporarily closes one of its medical intensive care unit beds following months of staff shortages. A leaked Saskatchewan Health Authority memo released by the Saskatchewan NDP says that the bed at the Regina General Hospital is to be closed until the beginning of September. “Due to multiple vacancies, staffing these beds […]
Canada’s premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues including housing, child welfare and reconciliation. David Chartrand, head of the Manitoba Métis Federation, said the premiers listened as ideas were discussed on ways to build more affordable housing. Chartrand said he pointed to the federation’s recent move to pay for 800 housing […]
A rally is to take place in Vancouver today as the strike at British Columbia’s ports stretches into its second week. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada says the event supporting its workers is expected to include international labour leaders who will call for a negotiated contract settlement with the BC Maritime Employers Association. About 7,400 workers […]
