Why some government workers might need emergency cheques on payday
Some public servants will have to request their departments for emergency cheques if they find that their payroll is delayed...
RCMP to investigate Ridsdel murder in the Philippines?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is poised to launch an investigation into the murder of Canadian tourist John Ridsdel,...
Canada does not pay ransom to terrorists – Trudeau
The murder of a Canadian citizen abroad and the uncertainty of another still being held hostage by Islamist militants in...
Ex immigration and refugee board director to head federal retirees association
Canada’s largest organization advocating for retirees from federal, police and military services has appointed a former top official of the...
$3.5-M immunization mobile app project to include services for newcomers, refugees
The government is spending $3.5 million to improve an existing immunization mobile app so that services for new immigrants and...
Opportunity Lost? Assessing the Performance Information of the CRA, CFIA and Parks Canada
It almost goes without saying that good governance requires fair and reliable performance reporting by public sector entities. Several OECD...
Border Services, police data sharing program flags hundreds with outstanding warrants
The adoption last year by the Canada Border Services Agency of a data sharing program with the police has helped...
UOW heart research gets $1.1-M boost from defence offset
A research project at that explores the design and feasibility of a mobile system that would reduce the work required...
The Appointment process
One of the most important powers at the disposal of Canadian prime ministers is their ability to appoint individuals to...
Montreal’s Bixi pedals out of debt and into the global market
Two years ago, Bixi, a not-for-profit, para-municipal bicycle-share firm of the City of Montreal was in deep financial trouble it...