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Ontario Ministry of Labour casting call seeks ‘non-union’ actors

Unions and the NDP are blasting the PC government over a casting call for a Ministry of Labour acting job that is limited to 'non-union' performers amid the multi-year ACTRA strike.

Expert welcomes Canada’s hotel-buying pitch for refugee claimants

As Ottawa considers purchasing hotels to help house asylum seekers, one expert says the move could “substantially” help groups like hers cut costs. 

Feds must ‘justify’ hydrogen cash: expert

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is being urged to better help Ottawa “justify” investing billions in hydrogen production and development, as one expert remains skeptical there is a strong market for its “end use.” 

A Canadian digital ID could be politically ‘explosive,’ say experts

Obvious need, obvious challenge: experts make the case for an aging at home benefit in Canada

Freeland warns Washington against ‘race to bottom’ to lure private capital

Global Affairs looks to burnish Canada’s brand in ‘global opinion polls’

Feds mum on timeline for Bennett’s tobacco manufacturer crackdown

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett’s mandate letter orders her to ensure tobacco companies “pay for the cost of federal public health investments in tobacco control,” though little details have been offered since the document was published in December 2021.

Ontario PC pollster floats back-to-work bill for teachers, separate health-care deal with feds

A poll by PC-linked firm Campaign Research floats the possibility of Ontario cutting a solo deal with the federal government for an increase in federal health-care funding and asks respondents their views on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Freeland mum on when career extension tax credit will come forth

Agencies working to connect older Canadians with jobs are happy Ottawa is promising to develop a “career extension tax credit,” though some predict it will fall short of driving the “wholesale culture change” needed.