Liberals break pledge to table forced labour bill in 2024
In the 2023 and 2024 budgets, the federal government committed to introduce a force labour bill ‘by’ and ‘in’ 2024, but it never materialized.
Investing in youth is essential for Canada’s future
Reducing unemployment for youth overall makes an important direct contribution to Canada’s economy.
Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics
The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
Closing housing gap ‘not going to happen’ by 2030, but steps being taken in right direction, says Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO
Reaching a goal of 5.8 million new housing units by 2030 would require at least doubling current construction rates of new homes, and ‘we’re a long way from getting there,’ says Kevin Lee.
The Disability Tax Credit is a barrier to the Canada Disability Benefit
It’s time to cut the red tape for disability support.
‘Enough is enough’: Black federal civil servants, unions accuse Liberals of ‘wasting’ time on tackling anti-Black racism
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
Some departments ‘stopping the clock’ to prevent contract workers from becoming permanent public service staff
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she’s currently reviewing spending plans from her cabinet colleagues. But NDP MP Rachel Blaney said it’s ‘really important’ to know who is issuing directives to ‘stop the clock.’
As fourth province signs on, Families Minister Sudds defends school food program
Adding ‘184,000 more kids who didn’t have food at school before we started is great progress, and it’s hardly a bureaucracy,’ says Minister Jenna Sudds.
Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson
‘There are often programs rolled out for Canada, but they don’t take into account the fact that the North is so different,’ said N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson.
Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait
Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
