First Nations chiefs from across Canada have gathered in Calgary today for a crucial vote on a $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement with the federal government - a deal described as one of the most significant Indigenous child welfare settlements in Canadian history. The proposed agreement, reached in July, is the result of a nearly 20-year legal battle involving Canada, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). It aims to reform on-reserve child welfare systems and compensate First Nations children and families who suffered from systemic un

The Alberta government has unveiled a new $7-million national advertising campaign aimed at opposing the federal government’s proposed emissions cap for the oil and gas industry - calling it a “production cap in disguise” that threatens jobs and economic stability. Premier Danielle Smith announced the “Scrap the Cap” campaign on Friday, arguing that Ottawa’s planned regulations, expected later this year, would hurt Alberta’s energy sector and make it harder for families to afford everyday essentials. “This cap will kill jobs, drive away investment, and raise costs for Canadians

Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu is facing disciplinary action from the Law Society of Alberta after a tribunal found he “undermined respect for the administration of justice” by contacting Edmonton’s police chief about a personal traffic ticket. The law society cited Madu for misconduct related to a 2021 phone call to Chief Dale McFee, which took place shortly after he received a distracted driving ticket. While the society has not yet announced the penalty, the tribunal said Madu’s actions were “worthy of sanction”, with possible outcomes ranging from a suspension to d

The operator of a northwestern Alberta pulp mill has been fined $1 million after nearly 31 million litres of toxic wastewater were released into the Peace River, posing a serious threat to aquatic life and the surrounding ecosystem. Environment and Climate Change Canada says the 2021 discharge by Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. was found to be “acutely lethal” to fish, in violation of the Fisheries Act. The company pleaded guilty last month, and as a result, its name will now be added to the federal Environmental Offenders Registry. According to investigators, the release occurred in April 20

The Government of Canada has officially listed the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist organization under the Criminal Code, citing its close ties to a group already designated as a terrorist entity - the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the designation on Tuesday, saying it is now a criminal offence to donate or provide property, financial assistance, or other resources to the group. LeBlanc said the listing reflects Canada’s “commitment to protecting public safety and countering violent extremism.” Samidoun

City officials in Calgary are working to repair a new water main break that has left several homes and businesses without supply, though they stress the incident is not related to the major feeder main rupture that caused widespread restrictions earlier this year. Ryan Kidd, Calgary’s deputy director of water services, said the break occurred on a smaller 250-millimetre cast-iron distribution line near Bowness Road and 51 Street Northwest. The problem was first detected Sunday night when water began bubbling to the surface. Crews immediately shut down the affected line and began repairs. Kid

The Alberta government has revoked the licence of an Edmonton daycare over what it described as serious risks to the health and safety of children, marking the second such closure in the city this week. In a statement, the province confirmed that the Waverley Day Care, which had been operating under a probationary licence set to expire on October 31, was ordered to close immediately due to “conditions posing significant danger to children.” Specific details of the violations were not disclosed. The closure affects 56 licensed child care spaces. Officials say affected families are being con

Statistics Canada will release its latest labour force survey this morning, providing a clearer picture of how Canada’s job market performed in September. Economists surveyed by Reuters predict the country added about 27,000 jobs last month, while the national unemployment rate is expected to edge up to 6.7 per cent from 6.6 per cent in August. In August, the economy added 22,000 jobs, marking continued but modest growth in employment. The new data will be closely watched as the Bank of Canada also prepares to publish its business outlook survey and consumer expectations report later today -

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canada’s provinces and territories to begin pharmacare negotiations immediately, following the recent passage of federal legislation that lays the foundation for a national drug coverage program. Speaking to reporters in Laos, where he attended the ASEAN Summit, Trudeau said the passage of the pharmacare bill by the Senate represents “real progress for Canadians,” emphasizing that the next step now lies with provinces to implement it. The pharmacare legislation, a key element of the confidence-and-supply agreement between the Liberals and the N