Talks conclude over a global plastic pollution treaty. What to know
The Canadian-hosted talks, which opened last week and lasted into early Tuesday morning, marked the final day of the fourth round of talks. Source link
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Ottawa plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year
Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post’s refusal to participate, sources say. With only months to go before its launch, details of the vast logistical operation remain in flux, federal officials have told Radio-Canada. The government likely will need to adapt the…
Airline catering company at Toronto Pearson reaches tentative agreement: union
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing workers responsible for food and beverages on flights out of Toronto Pearson Airport says it has reached a tentative agreement with its company Gate Gourmet. In a statement on Sunday, Teamsters Local Union 647 said a tentative agreement was reached and members are voting…
Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires
As the Ford government throws recruitment bonuses at its struggling forest fire program ahead of a potentially difficult season in the north, Global News can reveal one in five of its crews are unstaffed while several aircraft key to the province’s operations are weeks behind schedule. Ontario’s fire season officially began on April 1, after…
In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the Liberal MP who made a name for himself as a backbencher with his own voice, posted a nine-minute video to YouTube this week about the federal government’s carbon pricing policy. It would be an exaggeration to say the video is setting the internet on fire. As of Friday afternoon, it had a…
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return? – National
April 30 is the deadline to file and pay your taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency. If you don’t, you can lose benefits, pay stiff fines or even face jailtime, an accountant told Global News. “Failing to file taxes by the deadline – there are some serious consequences,” chartered personal accountant Shayan Rashid said. If…
The world is struggling with plastic pollution — Canada is no exception
As thousands of delegates meet in Ottawa this week to work toward a global treaty on curbing plastic waste, the experts say the world may never get a better opportunity to confront the problem. In a series of interviews with CBC’s The House airing Saturday, participants at this week’s United Nations conference said the problem of plastic…
TTC subway service suspended on Line 2 from Kipling to Jane after track fire – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The TTC says there is no subway service on a portion of Line 2 from Kipling Station to Jane Station after a track level fire. TTC said on X there was a track-level fire at Islington Station on Thursday. Shuttle buses are running between the stations as…
Government hits Canada Life with financial sanctions
The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) said it “is taking steps to address startup delays faced by Canada Life and has begun to apply financial consequence…
AGO workers reach tentative agreement ending month long strike: union – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing 400 Art Gallery of Ontario workers say a tentative agreement was reached ending a month long strike. OPSEU/SEFPO Local 535, which represents the workers, posted the update on X early Thursday. “The first strike at the AGO has been a historic demonstration of collective…