Ottawa, ON – Let me just share my thoughts and prayers for the 66,000 Canadians who lost their jobs last month. They’re added to the 40,000 who lost their jobs the month before that. A hundred thousand Canadians lost their jobs this summer alone, having to go home to their families, their little kids, and…
The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent…
A new associate judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, adding to the court’s capacity to provide timely and fair access to justice throughout the province. Justice Amy Peck’s appointment is effective on Sept. 5, 2025, and her resident location will be in Vancouver. Like many other judicial postings, Peck may…
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan takes questions from reporters following the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Vida Nova Recovery Centre. source
Speaking with reporters in Mississauga, Ont., Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, reacts to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that his government will pause and review its electric vehicle (EV) mandate. source
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far…
Brendan Hanley, the parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of northern and Arctic affairs and MP for Yukon, and Mike Pemberton, the premier of the territory, make an infrastructure announcement in Whitehorse. They are joined by Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s minister of community services. source
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Ottawa. source
Richard Grounds was appointed to a three-year term as chair of the Skilled Trades BC Appeal Board (STBCAB) effective Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The STBCAB provides a specialized, independent, accessible and cost-effective forum where decisions made by Skilled Trades BC can be appealed. Skilled Trades BC is the Crown corporation responsible for leading and co-ordinating…
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for August 2025: “While Canada faces strong economic headwinds from the tariff threat in the United States, British Columbia is working to build an economy that can stand on its own two feet….