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G7 Parliamentarians Take Pay Freeze Or Cut While Canadian MP’s Enjoy 14 Consecutive Years Of Automatic Pay Raises
Members of Parliament received another round of salary increases this year, with raises ranging from approximately $7,900 for backbench MPs to as much as $15,800 for those in senior positions. These increases took effect on April 1 and are part of an automatic annual...
BC NDP Urged To Reverse Course On Government Transparency
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the NDP government to strengthen transparency and improve public access to information. The group argues that recent actions have made it harder for citizens and journalists to obtain government records, raising concerns...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Pushes For Reduction Of Carbon Tax And Fuel Taxes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging governments across Canada to eliminate carbon taxes and reduce fuel taxes to help lower gas prices for consumers. The group argues that high taxes are a major contributor to rising costs at the pump, noting that in some...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Takes Legal Action Compelling Bank Of Canada Disclosure Of Executive Compensation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is taking legal action to force the Bank of Canada to disclose how much it pays its top executives. The group filed a Federal Court challenge after the central bank refused to release records detailing compensation for governors and...
Just Like Home Lodge Project Moving Forward To Support North Island Patients And Families
Healthcare accommodation facility near Campbell River Hospital expected to welcome guests in fall 2026 A major healthcare support project designed to help North Island residents stay close to loved ones during medical treatment is continuing to move forward, with...
Federal Government Expands Chinook Salmon Marking Program To Support Conservation On BC Coast
New mass-marking initiative aims to protect wild salmon and improve fishery management The Government of Canada is expanding a major salmon conservation initiative that could have long-term benefits for coastal communities, commercial fisheries, and recreational...
Before You Move A Rock – A Guide To Restoring Historical First Nations Clam Beds
New resource highlights importance of protecting clam gardens and intertidal ecosystems along the B.C. coast A new coastal stewardship guide from the Nanwakolas Council is encouraging residents, boaters, and coastal communities across Vancouver Island and the North...
Government Job Growth Far Outstrips Private Sector As Bureaucratic Costs Soar
Canada’s economy is witnessing a pronounced shift in employment trends, with government hiring far outpacing job creation in the private sector — a development that critics say is driving up bureaucratic costs and putting additional strain on taxpayers. New figures...
Guaranteed Pay Raises For MPs De-Incentivize Performance While Canadians Struggle
Canada’s members of Parliament have now received automatic pay increases for 14 consecutive years — a trend that critics argue undermines accountability and public trust in elected officials as economic pressures mount for ordinary Canadians. According to reporting...
BC Government Ends Funding For Longstanding Christian Homeschool Provider, Leaving Families Seeking Alternatives
The government of British Columbia New Democratic Party has cancelled provincial funding for a long‑established Christian homeschooling program, a decision that has left many families across British Columbia scrambling to find alternative educational options for their...
Concerns Grow Over Canada’s Blood Plasma System After Deaths At Donation Facility
New controversy is emerging around Canada’s blood plasma system following reports of two deaths linked to a Winnipeg donation facility, raising questions about oversight, transparency, and the growing role of private companies in the country’s blood supply. A recent...
Poilievre Links Canada’s Declining Birth Rate To Affordability Crisis
Pierre Poilievre says Canada’s declining birth rate is closely tied to the country’s worsening affordability crisis, arguing that economic pressures are discouraging younger Canadians from starting families and threatening the country’s long-term demographic...
Convoy Leaders Criticize Canada’s Two Tiered Justice System
Chris Barber, a co-leader of the Freedom Convoy protests, is speaking out once again about what he describes as a growing divide in Canada’s justice system, arguing that recent legal and political developments reflect a troubling double standard that is contributing...
Public Health Rebrands Canada’s Vaccine Injury Program After Years Of Controversy
The federal government is rebranding Canada’s troubled vaccine injury compensation system, replacing the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP) with a new name: the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program. The change comes after years of criticism, delays, and controversy...
Stellantis Chinese Partnership Raises Questions About Canada’s Auto Manufacturing Future
Stellantis, the multinational automotive giant that carries the legacy of Chrysler and several other historic brands, has been part of Canada’s industrial backbone for more than a century. With approximately 10,000 employees across the country and major manufacturing...
Vancouver Island Marmot Gets Second Chance At Life In The Wild After Unexpected Return To Recovery Centre
A young Vancouver Island marmot that surprised conservationists by returning to its breeding facility after being released into the wild is being given a second chance this spring, highlighting the ongoing effort to protect one of the Island’s most endangered species....
