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Canada's public service is shrinking as costs bite
Ottawa joins democracies worldwide cutting bureaucracy to rein in pandemic-era spending and rising deficits.
Pandemic immigration boom masked Canada's economic weakness
High immigration intake propped up GDP while per-capita earnings fell, economists say — now the correction is underway.
Federal government reveals new AI strategy today
PM Carney to outline plan on privacy, jobs, infrastructure, and international cooperation as AI boom accelerates.
PM Carney unveils federal AI strategy in Toronto
The government's blueprint aims to build public trust, support workers, and establish Canada as a leader in artificial intelligence development.
Trump administration escalates forced labour tariff threat
Washington accuses Canada of weak enforcement on imported goods made with forced labour, raising stakes for USMCA renegotiation.
China targeting Canadian officials via LinkedIn, Five Eyes warn
Military intelligence services pose as recruiters to harvest unclassified government and defence data.
31-month MRI wait leaves Alberta woman facing health uncertainty
Chronic pain patient won't see a specialist until December 2028, raising concerns about two-tier healthcare system.
GST rebate top-up hitting bank accounts starting Friday
Eligible Canadians will receive a one-time payment equal to 50% of their annual GST/HST credit amount.
Canada's travel bans on Ebola-affected countries widen divide
The WHO is calling on countries to lift restrictions on travellers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Canada is holding firm for now.
Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees returning home as conditions improve
Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation residents are heading back after rain and cooler temperatures reduced fire danger. The...
Federal AI challenge opens for public servant ideas
Statistics Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada want rank-and-file employees to pitch ways to use artificial intelligence on the...
Bank of Canada set to hold interest rates steady Wednesday
Experts say a rate cut is unlikely despite Canada's technical recession, with geopolitical uncertainty keeping inflation pressures alive.
