OTTAWA — The executive payroll within Canada’s public service increased by nearly half a billion dollars since 2015, newly released records show. Average annual pay for executives also went up, increasing from $193,600 to $208,480 per year. The ranks of Canada’s public service swelled by 40 per cent since the Trudeau Liberals gained power eight years ago , particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operational spending for the public service grew 32 per cent since the fiscal year 2019-20, from $87.5 billion to $115.9 billion in 2021–22. Between 2015 and 2022, federal executives received $1.3 billion in bonuses , the National Post also reported last June.

We ain’t seen nothing yet, as they say!”— Paul Crawford“Today’s article on Canada’s economic future presents in my view an accurate assessment of Canada’s past economic performance and future challenges. I do use CBC Radio One sometimes. I was once a very staunch defender of the CBC Radio, but now I can almost envision not having it anymore. Friday, January 19, 2024“This new partnership for developing small nuclear power generation is a welcoming development for sure—albeit long overdue in IMHO. The lead times for even small nuclear are long and could face the same pushback from the NIMBY syndrome.

We believe in a two-state solution." WATCH | 'Canada remains deeply committed towards a two-state solution' in Gaza, Trudeau says ‘Canada remains deeply committed towards a two-state solution’ in Gaza, says Trudeau Duration 1:10 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is ‘not surprised’ by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments on Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu has long opposed a two-state solution but has generally avoided saying so explicitly, at least in English. Biden has insisted that the U.S. and Israel are working together toward a two-state solution. Opposition to the two-state solution is by no means limited to the Netanyahu government, however.

The Peel Regional Police have released one of their occasional pleas for people to use the 911 emergency phone number appropriately and responsibly, this one with a recording of a customer who called about an issue with her bank. It wasn’t a robbery in progress; she just wanted the phone number. In the call, the operator picks up the call and asks if the caller needs police, fire or ambulance services. “I need the bank on the Westwood Mall’s phone number.”In her defence, the caller is quick to apologize when it’s explained to her that 911 is for life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress. “Close to half of those calls were 911 misuse or hang-ups.”The police website includes some other useful 911 tips.

Netanyahu, who leads a far-right government opposed to Palestinian statehood, repeated his longstanding opposition to a two-state solution. He said a Palestinian state would become a launching pad for attacks on Israel. Earlier on Thursday, Netanyahu said he has informed the U.S. that he opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of any post-war scenario. Spokesperson John Kirby said that President Joe Biden would "not stop working" toward a two-state solution and that it was in the best interest of Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region. The U.S. has also called for steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state.

article contentOTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland touted the billions of dollars of subsidies her government is providing to invest in Canada's net-zero ambitions to the global elite gathered in Davos on Thursday. “Canada is absolutely determined that decarbonization for us will mean more jobs, more growth, more manufacturing. And we believe the government needs to play a role in making that happen,” he told a World Economic Forum (WEF) panel on trade and investment. We think this is a moment when the cement is being poured for the new economy,” she said. Freeland noted Canada's abundance of critical minerals, metals and renewable energy and said the government is “investing heavily” in building more renewable energy.

Thursday's opening night is sold out; get your tickets now for two shows Friday, January 26 and the CBC LOL Gala Saturday, January 27Though next Thursday’s Icebreakers Comedy Festival opening night at Oast House Brewers is sold out, tickets remain available for two shows Friday night at Corks Winebar and Eatery and the CBC LOL Gala Saturday at the Court House Theatre. This lineup is full of people I’ve worked with throughout the past year, people that have really impressed me.”Friday’s Festival Favourites show at Corks, though, features four comics who have all played Icebreakers shows in the past. He’s a joy to watch.”For Bebenek, he’s sure it’s his fifth time at the Icebreaker’s Comedy Festival. He opened for Jerry Seinfeld at the 2023 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. Some people don’t like that comedy, but a lot of people do.

Quebec is the only province in Canada that does not have an organized, pre-hospital emergency air ambulance system. Pilot project scrapped in 2018This is not the first time the province has tried to launch a helicopter ambulance program. Premier François Legault promised to introduce an air ambulance program during the 2022 election. The private company says it has the infrastructure, expertise and personnel to help the province launch a provincial emergency air ambulance service. At the end of December, the Health Ministry posted a job that would oversee the helicopter air transport program.

Shipping traffic through the Red Sea has plummeted as Houthi militants step up their attacks on vessels in the region. Since then, there have been nearly daily attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The Red Sea volatility is a reminder of the fragility of the threads that tie together the global economy. Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

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Our Fake History is set to air its 200th episode in March of this year. Created and hosted by Canadian high school history teacher Sebastian Major, Our Fake History is a podcast that explores historical myths and misconceptions. “We’re thrilled to continue our long term relationship with Sebatian and Our Fake History. I'm delighted that Our Fake History and PodcastOne will be continuing to work together!," said Major. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, CPS, LiveXLive, Drumify and Splitmind.

Next: The smoothies are by Thor’s Skyr, a super high-protein Icelandic-style yogurt. The robots “will serve our new lactose-free formula skyr blended smoothies,” said Unnar Beck Danielsson, the CEO and a co-founder of Thor’s Skyr in a news release. Another Thor’s Skyr co-founder, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, will be in Escondido Friday — via livestream — to celebrate the opening. A stretch of Girard Avenue in downtown La Jolla, were the new Rove Concepts furniture store has opened. (Elisabeth Frausto)The showroom is on Girard Avenue just north of North Torrey Pines Road, on a block full of design, rug and furniture stores.

I will be using these quotes to speak directly to the team that has us all in our feelings, the Dallas Cowboys. I'm talking to you, Dallas Cowboys. Whether anyone wants to acknowledge it anymore after another early playoff exit, the 2023 version of the Dallas Cowboys was one of the best regular season teams to ever play. I'm mourning the death of the 2023 Dallas Cowboys, gone too soon. But soon we will be talking about the 2024 Dallas Cowboys as we impatiently wait for September so we can watch you take the field for another Super Bowl hopeful season.

All school districts in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley announced early Wednesday that schools would not open. WATCH | Messy morning commute across South Coast:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

AdPi News –AdRadioDuration 8:44 a.mIt seems like everyone on social media is trying their hand at taking pictures of their hobbies… And we hope to capture that with our winter photo contest this week. Please submit your best seasonal photos for a chance to win a prize. But the art of good photography can be difficult at times… The elements can present some interesting challenges, especially in the winter.. David Jackson is a freelance photographer and outdoor enthusiast… He has mastered the art of capturing moments. It makes us stop and think… …we appreciate the wilderness and wildlife that surrounds us in northwestern Ontario. So we reached out to him for some advice … and Amy Hadley caught up with him on a Monday morning walk from winter camp.