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Federal government to tighten Internet regulations

Federal government to tighten Internet regulations

Feb 26, 2024 | 5:30am
The federal government is out with its long-awaited bill aimed at tightening rules surrounding Internet content. On Monday, Justice Minister Arif Virani tabled Bill C-63 also called the “Online Harms Act”. If passed, the regulation will strengthen protections for children, enhance punishment for online child sexual exploitation, and bring in penalties for internet hate crimes. […]
Government reminding Canadians of tax season

Government reminding Canadians of tax season

Feb 20, 2024 | 2:32am
The Federal Government is reminding Canadians it is tax season. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) says individuals can now begin submitting their 2023 income tax and benefit return online.  For people still filing their returns on paper, CRA says they should have received the income tax package in the mail already. CRA is also reminding […]
Trans Mountain Pipeline faces another delay

Trans Mountain Pipeline faces another delay

Jan 30, 2024 | 6:00am
Another day, another delay for the tormented Trans Mountain Pipeline, The federally owned Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC) building the long overdue expansion says it has hit another snag. As TMC inches its way along the Fraser Valley, it has encountered an issue while drilling through Mountain 3 along the route. The project, which will provide […]
Alberta Federation of Labour joins pension debate

Alberta Federation of Labour joins pension debate

Oct 20, 2023 | 10:45am
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is joining the fray over Alberta’s potential exit from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). During a speech to the United Nurses of Alberta, AFL President Gil McGowan said Albertans need a public campaign to keep us in the CPP. “We need a ‘remain’ campaign – a campaign to keep […]