Category Archives: Canadian Press
With no budget for rural internet, nobody's made a plan, auditor says
OTTAWA - Canada’s auditor general says people who live in rural and remote parts of the country don’t have high-speed internet access because the federal government doesn’t want to p...
Nov 20, 2018
Forces encourage more sex-assault reports but not helping victims, auditor says
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general has warned the Canadian Forces that it has failed to properly support victims of sexual misconduct, undercutting attempts to eradicate such behaviour in the ranks....
Nov 20, 2018
How CRA treats you depends on where you live, auditor reports
OTTAWA - The auditor general says the treatment you get from the Canada Revenue Agency depends on where in Canada you live and how friendly your tax man is. This violates the agency’s “tax...
Nov 20, 2018
Highlights from the auditor general's reports
OTTAWA - Highlights from the 2018 auditor general’s report New planes, no pilots Canada’s $500-million purchase of used CF-18 fighter jets from Australia will be hamstrung by the ongoing p...
Nov 20, 2018
Bovine tuberculosis identified in B.C. cow, but officials say no risk to humans
VANCOUVER - A cow from a farm in British Columbia’s southern Interior has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there is no risk to human health or...
Nov 20, 2018
Feds don't even know what historic buildings they own, auditor warns
OTTAWA - Canada’s auditor general has found the three federal agencies that own most of Canada’s heritage buildings are not doing enough to preserve them, which means future generations of...
Nov 20, 2018
Canada's embassies and diplomats poorly protected despite warnings, auditor says
OTTAWA - Canada is not properly protecting diplomats and staff who face security threats at Canadian missions abroad, including many at high risk for terrorist attacks, violence and espionage, accordi...
Nov 20, 2018
Liberals press ahead with second-hand jets amid questions over who will fly them
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government pressed ahead with its plan to buy second-hand fighter jets from Australia on Tuesday despite withering fire from the federal auditor general, who warned that the milit...
Nov 20, 2018
David Johnston releases spending since leaving Rideau Hall last year
OTTAWA - Former governor general David Johnston publicly released an expense report on Tuesday detailing $76,650 worth of costs he has incurred since leaving Rideau Hall. The expenses, incurred from O...
Nov 20, 2018
Rose's Grey Cup status up in air after Redblacks DB appeals suspension
EDMONTON - Ottawa Redblacks all-star Jonathan Rose’s status is up in the air for the Grey Cup after being handed a one-game suspension for pushing an official - a punishment at least one teammat...
Nov 20, 2018