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Federal Politics

The most important news from federal politics, the Canadian government and those folks in Parliament.

Inmates Take Government To Court Over Pay

Last October, federal inmates went on strike when the Correctional Service of Canada cut their pay by 30%. The inmates claimed that the pay cut would render them unable to send money to family, to pay for visit...

Harper Vs Courts: The Saga Continues

The Harper government is once again butting heads with that all-powerful nuisance, the judicial system of Canada, as another of its laws has been struck down. Lacking only in spandex, folding chairs, and sea...

Justin Trudeau Crops His Chestnut Crown

Justin Trudeau is breaking headlines for many reasons. He’s lifting babies in the air, walking in a Pride parade, and his stance on marijuana still pulls in media coverage. Yet, there’s an even more important s...

CRA: Political Leanings Played No Part in CRA Audits

After allegations of bias, the Canada Revenue Agency maintains that it was  just the hand of fate (and not the hand of Stephen Harper) that five of the ten charities audited by the agency in 2012-2013 were envi...