The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: “For a century and a half, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has served and protected Canadians. Today, we thank all RCMP employees, past and present, for their dedication, relentless commitment, […]
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has released its Public Report for 2022. The report provides an overview of the threats to Canada’s security and national interests, and helps Canadians understand the role and activities of CSIS. In 2022, global uncertainty continued to underpin national security threats, and major domestic and […]
Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth As the warmer months approach, many young Canadians will be looking to secure meaningful work experiences for the summer. A summer job can serve as a valuable stepping stone to a successful career. Not only does it […]
More Canadians would vote to become a republic than remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. A majority said they would prefer a Canadian head of state even if they disagreed with what he or she stood for, and nearly two […]
Not only is there a widespread shortage of housing, but there is a growing mismatch between the housing types being built and those preferred by Canadians. Many Canadians prefer ground-oriented homes, but not enough are being built. Despite rising population and growing demand, more housing was constructed in Canadian cities […]
Canada’s environmental record outperforms a majority of comparable high-income countries worldwide, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. “As Earth Day approaches, Canadians should know that their country remains one of the cleanest on the planet,” said Elmira Aliakbari, director […]
Government workers across Canada receive 8.5% higher wages, on average, than comparable private-sector workers The wage premium and more generous benefits that government workers in Canada enjoy over their private-sector counterparts is one area governments could look to reduce costs following the recession, finds a new study published by the […]
Picket lines have gone up across the country as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency began strike action on April 19. As a result of the labour action, Canadians should expect that some services of the Government of Canada […]
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), has announced that Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian Space Agency astronaut to fly around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. This historic crewed mission to the Moon will be the first since the end of the Apollo program 50 years […]
Between 2005 and 2019, large cities in Southwestern Ontario—in particular Windsor and London—have gone from being amongst the most prosperous cities in Canada (as measured by median household income) to being amongst the least prosperous, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public […]