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Trudeau takes first official flight on new VIP federal government jet
Canadians got their first look this week inside the VIP jet that will be transporting the prime minister and the Governor General on their travels around the world.
New jets for official travel won't have a private cabin for the PM — for now
Prime ministerial travel is getting an upgrade as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) integrates newer jets into its transport fleet this summer.
Delivery of new transport planes behind schedule, air force confirms
Canada's air force says delivery of two new transport aircraft is taking longer than expected. Last year, the RCAF bought two used Airbus A-330 wide-body passenger planes from Kuwait Airlines.
Veteran urges Ottawa to extend the deadline for contaminated water compensation
A veteran is urging the federal government to extend the deadline to apply for compensation for military personnel who drank contaminated water coming from a Canadian forces base.
Analysis
The NDP suffered from a credibility gap in 2021 — and Singh's TikToks may not have helped: report
The NDP suffered from a credibility gap with voters during the 2021 federal election, says an internal party campaign review document.
RCAF replacing planes used for prime minister's travel, refuelling aircraft
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will be getting two Airbus A330-200 aircraft to replace part of its aging CC-150 Polaris fleet, the Department of National Defence (DND) announced Thursday.
Ottawa to fund travel for residential school survivors who want to see Pope Francis
The federal government is expected to soon announce funding for residential school survivors who want to attend the papal visit in-person or by holding their own community events, according to a senior government source.
The pandemic has changed the soundtrack of this election campaign
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of campaigning in this federal election, including reducing most campaign songs to a simple instrumental.
Masks, LTC homes will change 2021 federal election campaigns, doctor says
The 2021 federal election campaign will begin soon and candidates, along with campaigners, should mask while canvassing and adjust their plans for high-risk institutions, according to the head of an Ontario public health unit.
Public servants to begin returning to Portage III towers next week
After a year and a half of working remotely, 225 employees from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will be returning next week to the Place du Portage III office complex in Gatineau, Que.