Government developing defence contractor cybersecurity certification process
The federal government says certain defence contracts will be subject to a mandatory cybersecurity certification process starting in the winter of 2024.
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House of Commons votes for David Johnston to step aside but he refuses
David Johnston said his mandate to probe allegations of foreign interference comes from the government and not the House of Commons, after members of Parliament voted in favour of his ouster on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Quebec public servants required to make 'exemplary' use of French as Bill 96 kicks in
Quebec's language law reform is continuing to draw criticism and legal challenges from the province's English community as more of its provisions come into effect Thursday, exactly a year after it received royal assent.
Deal close to get Windsor's Stellantis battery plant back on track
A deal to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor is inching closer, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Security details could be assigned to more federal ministers as threats increase
The federal government is looking to better protect cabinet ministers and MPs as the threats against them continue to grow, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Privatization concerns grow as feds push forward with public-private model for rail megaproject
The NDP and Unifor are sounding the privatization alarm after documents reveal the federal government is only entertaining public-private partnership funding models for a mostly electric rail megaproject in Canada’s busiest service corridor.
New York City’s public housing is sinking — literally
The city is spending billions to protect Manhattan. Other boroughs, not so much.
Evacuees fear future as Nova Scotia fires burn out of control
Fire officials were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather, but the forecast did not call for any rainfall until Friday night.
Bay du Nord, Canada’s first deepwater offshore oil project, on hold for up to three years
Critics say the delay of the flagship project, meant to spark offshore oil development in Canada, highlights the fossil fuel industry's instability as the energy transition unfolds.
What Danielle Smith's win in Alberta means for federal Liberals and Conservatives
Danielle Smith's electoral victory in Alberta could spell the beginnings of a renewed confrontation between her province and Ottawa over climate policy — and create fodder for future attacks against the federal Tories, political observers say.
Weather Network forecasts El Nino to bring warm temp west, cooler temp east
A summer forecast warns western wildfires will likely continue to be “a major concern," with higher-than-normal temperatures expected when the second fire season ramps up in July and peaks in August.
Feds to amend Atlantic Accords to spur production of offshore wind energy
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development.
Moms Stop the Harm wants meeting with Poilievre about drug policy
The co-founder of a network of mothers whose children died of drug overdoses says she wants to speak with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his opposition to prescribing a safer supply of opioids to those living with addiction.
Quebec firm to pay $10M to skirt charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials
A Quebec forensics company promised millions of dollars in bribes to officials in the Philippines, including a cabinet minister and his brother, as it sought lucrative police contracts, according to a statement of facts attached to a deal the firm struck to avoid prosecution in Canada.
Fire forces evacuation of Northern Alberta community of Fort Chipewyan
A hamlet in northern Alberta has been placed under an evacuation order as a wildfire burns nearby.