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Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new report by Canada's auditor general said Tuesday.
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by nearly 50 per cent in just a few years, auditor general Karen Hogan said Tuesday.
Feds didn't follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app

Feds didn't follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app

OTTAWA — Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to a company behind the controversial ArriveCan app, the auditor general said Tuesday.
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast.
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing,
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.
In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today

In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.
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