Terry Pedwell
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Deal, or no NAFTA deal, uncertainty means consumers lose out, say experts
Under almost any normal circumstance, the negotiation of a trade pact between countries should result in benefits for consumers, say experts who are closely watching the North American free trade talks unfold in Washington.
Government to take 'entirely different approach' to replace Phoenix pay system
Angry civil servants protested the Phoenix pay system debacle outside a federal Liberal cabinet retreat on Thursday, August 23, 2018, as the Trudeau government declared it would soon be taking an "entirely different approach" to how its employees get paid.
Trudeau: no apologies for heckler encounter, pledges to call out 'hate speech'
Hate speech and the politics of division are creating a "dangerous path" for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday, August 20, 2018, as he vowed to steer clear of such roads and to continue calling out those who rely on "extremist" methods to make their voices heard.
Ottawa looking at stricter handgun controls to stem violence, Goodale says
The federal government is prepared to consider tightening handgun laws, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told reporters on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, as he responded to questions surrounding the deadly weekend shooting in Toronto.
Feds to temporarily halt collection of Phoenix overpayments from civil servants
The federal government will no longer try to recover money overpaid to its employees until all of their outstanding pay issues have been resolved, officials confirmed on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
'I love space,' Belgian king tells former astronaut and Gov. Gen. Payette
Self-described space buff King Philippe of Belgium began a week-long visit to Canada on Monday with his wife, Queen Mathilde, saying he wanted to view the country through the eyes of an astronaut.
Baloney Meter: Coal curbing benefits claim mostly accurate, say experts
This one earns a rating of "a little" baloney. Here’s why.
With no alternative to Phoenix, government won't scrap system, says Lemay
"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.
Former astronaut to be installed today as Canada's 29th Governor General
One of the first things Julie Payette will do after being installed as the Queen's representative in Canada is open an Instagram account.
Former Tory minister retiring, says he won't run to lead Saskatchewan Party
Gerry Ritz won't enter the race to lead the Saskatchewan Party, the long-serving Conservative MP said Thursday, after announcing he's leaving federal politics.