A human rights-based policy would include eliminating discrimination in housing programs, setting measurable goals and timelines to reduce poverty and it could help hold government accountable.

There is a new relationship between the two parties, one labour leaders describe as being open and collaborative, but there are pressure points that are beginning to show in the Canada Post dispute.

Creating an us−and−them mentality around who is Canadian could hinder reconciliation between aboriginal and non−aboriginal people, threaten national unity, and erode public support for immigration.

It marks the first time since late March that a senator has been asked to repay questionable spending.

Amarjeet Sohi said several large projects are set to receive infrastructure money left over from a fund set up by the previous Conservative government.

Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao says federal−provincial talks over Canada Pension Plan enhancement are expected to boil down to one or two options by next week.

Co-operative housing providers are being given a multi-million-dollar financial boost by the federal government to help thousands of low-income tenants stay in their homes.

The organization is calling for a new law to force companies that do business in Canada to report annually on the measures they take to ensure that factories in other countries aren’t using minors.

The possibility of being part of that process is murky, with the Liberal government having promised during last year’s election campaign that instead of buying the F-35's, it would have open bidding.

The report found that choosing one company to provide equipment should be a "subordinate option" to a competitive process so taxpayers receive value for money.