Public Services and Procurement Canada

Heiltsuk leadership say the federal government put its reconciliation process “on thin ice” by failing to adequately consult Indigenous communities and collaborate with them in developing its Oceans Protection Plan (OPP). They voiced concern after the government announced on Thursday the winner of an open competition for a $67 million three-year contract.

In a letter penned to the prime minister, the Canadian Gas Association asks the federal government to spare the Centennial Flame from an environmental study that could see its fire snuffed by a more eco-friendly alternative.

Managers were to receive lists of "low pay or no pay employees" by today after a memo went out earlier this week from a senior government officials.

"There is no former system to go back to," said Marie Lemay of the Public Services and Procurement Department. They have no choice but to attempt to stabilize Phoenix — at least in the short term.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has split up Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada into two separate ministries, acknowledging the original department's "colonial" structure.

Judy Foote is expected to announce her resignation from the federal cabinet on Thursday.