Brazil's COP30 climate proposal draws fire as weak
Brazil's final climate text at UN talks faces criticism for lacking ambition, following a real fire that disrupted the COP30 summit in Belem. Read the latest developments.
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Readers Sound Off on Net Zero and Housing Affordability
Canadians express strong opinions on federal climate targets and housing affordability in a recent letters to the editor section. Discover the public's growing concerns.
Fire prompts evacuations at UN climate talks in Brazil
A fire sparked inside the COP30 venue forced emergency evacuations. Video captures panicked attendees fleeing the UN climate conference in Brazil. Read the latest developments.
$1.03M spent on two government conferences
Taxpayers funded $1.03 million for two lavish 2024 government conferences featuring $94,000 dinners, $1,340 musical spoons, and $915 flower arrangements. Discover the shocking details of federal spending.
B.C. CDC Seeks Climate Health Stories from Residents
British Columbians can now share personal stories about climate change impacts on health via ecolens.ca. The B.C. CDC initiative aims to inform public health strategies.
Fire breaks out at COP30 climate talks pavilion
Emergency crews respond to fire at COP30 climate conference pavilion. Latest updates on the incident that disrupted global environmental talks. Stay informed about climate summit safety.
Gender definition clash hits COP30 climate conference
A dispute over gender definitions at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil threatens to derail negotiations. Six nations are challenging trans and non-binary recognition.
Canada awarded 'Fossil of the Day' at UN climate talks
Climate activists presented Canada with the dubious 'Fossil of the Day' award during UN climate negotiations. Learn why the country faced criticism from environmental groups.
Government insists public service cuts will be minimal
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon confirms federal public service reductions will be minimal while addressing Liberal budget survival and policy stance. Read the latest developments.
PSAC: Federal workers to learn layoff details shortly
Public Service Alliance of Canada reveals federal employees will receive potential layoff information shortly. Stay informed about government workforce changes.
Liberals survive confidence vote, pass 2025 budget
Canada's minority Liberal government narrowly survives high-stakes confidence vote on 2025 budget, avoiding holiday election after NDP allows passage with strategic abstentions.
Brazil urges nations to negotiate climate solutions at COP30
At the COP30 summit in Brazil, host nation urges global cooperation to find urgent solutions to the escalating climate crisis and rising global temperatures.
Pope Urges Concrete Climate Action at UN Talks
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action at UN talks in Brazil, stating humans are failing their response to global warming. Read his powerful message.
UN Climate Conference Loses Relevance Amid Record Emissions
UN climate conference faces irrelevance as global emissions hit record 37.8B tonnes despite Paris accord. Key leaders absent from COP30 in Brazil. Read more.
Federal public service cuts exceed attrition capacity
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Pikachu protesters demand Japan end fossil fuel financing
Activists in Pikachu costumes staged a dramatic protest at COP30, demanding Japan stop financing coal and natural gas projects. The UN climate summit in Brazil sees growing pressure on fossil fuel funding.
Indigenous group blocks COP30 climate summit entrance
Indigenous protesters disrupt COP30 climate talks in Brazil, blocking summit entrance to demand environmental justice and indigenous rights protection.
Ottawa public service cuts: 2.5% workforce impact
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
Wilkinson defends climate policy amid Poilievre remarks
Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson discusses Canada's emissions targets and responds to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's criticism. Read the latest political developments.
Trump signs bill ending 43-day government shutdown
President Donald Trump has officially ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history by signing a funding bill. The 43-day closure concluded on November 12, 2025. Read the full details.
U.S. House passes bill to end government shutdown
The U.S. House has approved legislation to reopen the federal government through January 30, 2025, sending the critical funding measure to the President for final approval.
Ottawa seeks permanent parliamentary budget officer
The federal government is recruiting for a permanent parliamentary budget officer position. Learn about the role's importance and current interim leadership under Jason Jacques.
Quebec urged to strengthen climate targets despite U.S.
Quebec's environmental committee recommends strengthening climate targets as U.S. scales back commitments. Environment Minister Bernard Drainville faces key decisions.
Protesters Confront Security at UN Climate Talks
Tensions erupt as security personnel face off with protesters outside COP30 UN Climate Summit venue in Belem, Brazil. Get the latest developments from the climate conference.
COP30 carbon footprint equals Samoa's annual emissions
UN climate conference in Brazil will generate emissions equivalent to Samoa's annual output while Canada maintains unrealistic climate targets. Read the full analysis.
Quebec Faces Calls for Stronger Climate Action
Environmental advocates push Quebec to implement stricter climate targets and carbon budgets as province faces pressure to accelerate emissions reduction efforts.
COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
The COP30 climate summit begins in Brazil with a UN plea for global cooperation. Despite US absence, new emissions data shows progress but falls short of 1.5°C goals. Indigenous leaders demand action.
COP30 Climate Summit Begins: Canada's Role
As COP30 climate talks launch in Brazil, Canadian negotiators face pressure to bridge global divides while addressing domestic climate policy gaps. Follow key developments.
Ottawa Cuts 5,000 Public Service Jobs in 2024 Budget
The Canadian government reveals sweeping changes to the public service through strategic attrition and AI integration. Discover how the 2024 budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery.
Liberals silent on StatsCan data cuts amid budget reductions
Former Statistics Canada chief expresses deep concern over federal budget cuts that could eliminate crucial data programs, while Liberal government remains tight-lipped about which statistical services face the chopping block.
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