Stephanie Taylor
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' these tweets are federal government no-nos
When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a "fun fact" about ocean critters is on the list.
Conservative and Bloc MPs say Trudeau should not meddle in notwithstanding clause use
The federal Conservatives joined the Bloc Québécois on Monday, February 13, 2023, to try and send a message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that it is up to the provinces to decide how to use the notwithstanding clause.
Ottawa to spend $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves
Ottawa is spending $2 million for an international organization to provide Indigenous communities with options for identifying possible human remains buried near former residential school sites.
Trudeau lays out $196-billion, decade-long health-care offer to premiers
The federal government has presented a new health-care funding offer that would see Ottawa shift $196 billion to the provinces and territories over the next 10 years in exchange for commitments to massively upgrade health-care data collection and digital medical records.
Tories are exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform, Lametti says
Canada's justice minister has accused Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives of using tragedies such as the killing of a young Ontario Provincial Police officer "to try to score political points," while saying his government is nonetheless exploring options for how to deal with repeat offenders.
Longtime MP and former Tory leader Candice Bergen stepping down
Former Conservative interim leader and longtime Manitoba member of Parliament Candice Bergen announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, she is stepping down.
As Parliament resumes, Poilievre remains focused on inflation
It's no secret what Pierre Poilievre thinks about government spending and inflation.
Via Rail execs to testify about holiday travel mess
Via Rail executives are set to address a federal committee today, January 26, 2023, about the delays that plagued travellers over the holidays.
Feds outline challenges of fire codes on First Nations
The federal government does not have a willing partner to find a way to introduce fire codes on First Nation reserves, a newly released document shows.