Government and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Extend Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's Online Exclusivity and Announce Gaming Centre Pilot

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-01 01:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Indigenous, Economy, Governance]

The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have amended the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA) to extend the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) online gaming exclusivity via PlayNow.com to September 2029. The amendments increase SIGA's slot machine allocation by 49 to a total of 2,619 machines and approve a new gaming centre pilot project on Flying Dust First Nation featuring up to 49 slot machines as part of a larger commercial development in Meadow Lake.

Committee releases final report into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

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Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-08-31 20:13:52.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, National, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]

The Progress Monitoring Committee released its third and final annual report monitoring the 130 recommendations stemming from the 2023 public inquiry into the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Chaired by Myra Freeman, the independent committee noted that approximately 40 recommendations remain to be fully addressed, with ongoing responsibility now transitioning to the governments of Nova Scotia and Canada, alongside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The 72-page final report highlights progress in regulatory oversight, policing reforms, and gender-based violence prevention, while acknowledging that critical work remains regarding mental health supports and systemic cultural shifts.

Backyard breeding needs to be brought under control, P.E.I. group says

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Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-31 19:22:39.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Public Safety, Governance]

The animal advocacy group P.E.I. CARES (Companion Animal Rescue Education Society), alongside Green Party MLA Peter Bevan-Baker, is petitioning the Prince Edward Island government to introduce comprehensive legislation regulating companion animal breeding. Prompted by a recent local enforcement seizure of 43 dogs from an Island home, the proposed framework calls for mandatory breeder registration, enforceable standards of care, routine oversight inspections, clear traceability records, and legal compliance consequences. While some local operators like Emerald Isle Lhatese support ethical standards, they urge the province to consult veterinarians, animal welfare officers, and breeders to avoid regulatory overreach.

P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board asks Islanders to help shape its next three-year plan

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Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-31 17:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Labour, Healthcare, Governance]

The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island is soliciting public feedback via an online survey to shape its upcoming 2027–2029 strategic plan. The agency, which covers 98 percent of the provincial workforce and has returned $185 million to employers since 2015, is focusing its business transformation on streamlining claims by assigning single caseworkers for longer durations and addressing complex claims under the Workers Compensation Act, including psychological harms and pre-existing conditions in an aging workforce. To counteract healthcare shortages, the board has established priority access agreements with health-care providers and virtual care services for psychological injuries.

Voting begins for byelections as Trump trade war looms over Canadians

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Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-31 13:31:13.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Trade, Governance]

Voting is underway in three federal byelections across the ridings of Beaches-East York in Ontario, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia, which will determine if Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government maintains its slim majority in the House of Commons. According to preliminary figures from Elections Canada, 39,500 Canadians participated in advance polls held from August 21 to August 24. The election takes place amid heightened cross-border economic tensions and trade negotiations involving U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs against Canada.

L'entreprise 9547-0852 Québec inc. de Montréal se voit refuser une autorisation de contracter et est inscrite au RENA

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Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-08-31 13:30:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Public Safety, Infrastructure]

The Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) has refused to issue a public contracting authorization to the Montreal-based waste and recyclable collection company 9547-0852 Québec inc. As a direct result of this regulatory decision, the enterprise has been officially registered in Quebec's enterprise register for unachieved requirements, known as the RENA. This action prevents the company from entering into contracts or subcontracts with public bodies in the province.

Dan Kutcher steps down as Summerside mayor to run for P.E.I. Liberal leadership

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Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-31 11:16:06.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Municipal, Governance]

Dan Kutcher has resigned as Mayor of Summerside, effective September 1, to enter the leadership race for the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party. Kutcher, who served a four-year term, has been approved as a leadership candidate ahead of the party's September 4 nomination deadline and plans to launch his campaign on September 13 in Summerside. Additionally, he intends to seek the Liberal nomination in the provincial district of District 21, Summerside-Wilmot, during the next provincial election. Deputy Mayor Cory Snow will assume the mayoral duties for the City of Summerside until the next municipal election takes place on November 2.

Voters head to the polls for 3 federal byelections in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

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Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-31 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Governance]

Voters in the federal ridings of North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches-East York in Ontario, and Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec head to the polls for three federal byelections. These contests follow vacancies created by former MPs taking ambassadorial or Senate appointments, leaving the governing Liberals holding 170 seats against 166 opposition seats in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration faces an active electoral map with multiple upcoming byelections and parliamentary seat changes anticipated through the fall.

Indigenous lawyer Leighton Grey garners separatist rally applause in Edmonton Saturday

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-08-30 21:34:58.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Indigenous, Justice]

Indigenous lawyer Leighton Grey spoke at a separatist rally outside the Alberta legislature ahead of an upcoming October 19 provincial referendum on separation, touching on debates surrounding the federal Clarity Act, the Indian Act of 1876, and legal challenges from Treaty 6, 7, and 8 First Nations. The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs previously requested the RCMP investigate Premier Danielle Smith's actions regarding separatism under Section 46 of the Canadian Criminal Code for alleged treason. Meanwhile, the provincial government amended the Citizen Initiative Act via Bill 14 to enable the binding referendum process.

Canadians set to cast their ballots in B.C., Ontario and Quebec byelections

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-30 15:43:36.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Governance]

Voters across three federal ridings in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec are casting ballots in federal by-elections following the resignations of their respective Members of Parliament. Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal minority government is seeking to maintain its slim standing in the House of Commons through these electoral contests. The vote serves as an early legislative test for the current federal administration amid ongoing debates over domestic policy, economic strategies, and regional relations.

Stratford, P.E.I., nearing 'end of the road' on town’s growth blueprint, planning chair says

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-30 09:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Municipal, Housing, Infrastructure, Governance]

The Town of Stratford, P.E.I., is finalizing a new official plan and zoning and development bylaw intended to guide managed growth, with council planning to review the draft for first reading in September and adoption prior to the November municipal elections. The updated blueprint designates the major highway splitting the town as a mixed-use commercial and residential corridor while introducing 'gentle density' frameworks, such as pre-approved architectural plans for townhomes and multi-unit dwellings, to streamline development approvals. Additionally, the planning committee addressed a separate subdivision application from Flourish Development Group proposing 287 housing units off Kinlock Road, noting that the project lacks approval and requires revision following committee concerns regarding modular home concepts.

Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-08-29 17:30:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Governance]

British Columbia Premier David Eby has called a provincial byelection for the electoral district of Abbotsford-Mission. The final voting day is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026. The legislative seat became vacant following the resignation of MLA Reann Gasper on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Eligible voters can contact Elections BC to register or obtain voting information.

Carney government asks court to strike down climate litigation

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Justice, Governance]

The federal government filed a motion in the Federal Court to strike down an environmental lawsuit brought by three youth and two advocacy groups, which demands that Ottawa amend its climate plan under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. The government argues in its legal submissions that the statute uses the permissive word "may" rather than "shall," imposing no legal obligation to update emissions targets or plans, and that federal courts lack the institutional capacity to direct national climate policy. The lawsuit challenges recent Liberal government rollbacks and policy changes that eliminated key measures required to achieve Canada's legally binding 2030 emissions reduction targets.

What went wrong with U.S. trade talks, according to Canada's chief negotiator

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 21:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Culture, Governance]

Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette disputed claims made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the collapse of bilateral trade talks. Charette maintained that Canada consistently raised concerns regarding medium- and heavy-duty trucks—such as Ford's F-series pickups and General Motors' Silverado—throughout the week rather than introducing them as a last-minute tactic to kill the deal. Furthermore, Charette confirmed that U.S. negotiators repeatedly pushed to remove Canadian French-language discoverability rules on streaming platforms like Netflix and sought to restrict Canada's sovereignty in establishing future free trade agreements with third-party nations. In response to the breakdown in negotiations and U.S. President Donald Trump's implementation of 50 per cent tariffs, the federal government announced retaliatory tariffs matching $27.6 billion on comparable U.S. goods and rolled out a $7.5 billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.

Minister’s statement about Committee on Internal Trade meeting

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-08-28 15:38:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, National, Trade, Labour, Economy, Governance]

Federal, provincial, and territorial trade ministers met on August 27, 2026, to ratify amendments to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement establishing a 30-day service standard for labour mobility applications. Ministers committed to signing an agreement by the end of 2026 for the free trade of services and accelerated work on model mutual-recognition legislation by fall 2026. British Columbia previously advanced this domestic trade agenda by passing the Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5) in February 2026, signing a direct-to-consumer alcohol sales agreement targeting implementation by February 2027, and collaborating on the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods in November 2025.

Saskatchewan Prioritizes Canadian Ownership and Sovereignty in New Data Centre Framework

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Technology, Energy, Economy, Infrastructure, Governance]

The Government of Saskatchewan has released a new Data Centre Framework establishing six key principles to guide future digital infrastructure investments, prioritize Canadian ownership, and protect data sovereignty. The framework mandates that project proponents supply their own power generation to avoid placing pressure on the provincial electricity grid or displacing export capacity. It follows Bell Canada's ongoing construction of a 300-megawatt data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, representing up to $12 billion in economic activity, 1,600 jobs, and $720 million in provincial revenues, alongside an Indigenous partnership agreement signed with George Gordon First Nation. Currently, Saskatchewan has over 30 data centre project applications in the evaluation queue under this new centralized intake and assessment process.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 17:35:10.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Trade, Economy, Governance]

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amidst escalating trade tensions and failed trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial leaders rejected the move, stating the lake will remain Lake Ontario while the federal government prepares retaliatory measures set to take effect on September 8, 2026. The body of water's name is more than 400 years old, derived from the Huron Indigenous word "oniatarí:io," and predates both Canada and the United States.

Conservatives want the Liberals to release the rejected U.S. trade deal. Should they?

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 15:10:27.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Finance, Governance]

Following the collapse of trade negotiations that led the United States to impose 50 per cent tariffs on hundreds of Canadian imports, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called on Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government to release the rejected draft text of the trade agreement. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the government's approach by noting that key details had been publicly reported and that the negotiations were extensively advertised. Meanwhile, trade and policy experts offered contrasting views, with Lawrence Herman of the C.D. Howe Institute arguing that releasing the text would compromise future negotiation positions, while Carlo Dade of the University of Calgary contended that transparency is necessary to preserve national unity against potential U.S. divide-and-conquer tactics under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act.

N.S. government changes income assistance rules to exclude people living in tents

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-08-27 12:01:07.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Housing, Social Services, Affordability, Governance]

The Nova Scotia provincial government, acting on the recommendation of Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Opportunities and Social Development, introduced regulatory changes via an order-in-council to exclude unhoused individuals living in tents from receiving enhanced income assistance rates. The regulatory amendments replace the term "accommodation" with "lives in a home" and narrow the definition of "home" to self-employed units, rented spaces, lodging houses, or single-occupancy rooms. This policy change directly overturns an August 5, 2026 Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the late Bradley Lowe, which had established that individuals living in tents were eligible for enhanced disability and income support. Human rights lawyer Vince Calderhead criticized the policy as forcing vulnerable individuals deeper into poverty, while the department stated the changes provide clearer administrative direction.