80 m. ago FUSS: Next federal government should reduce size of Trudeau’s bureaucracy

The Trudeau government ran nine consecutive deficits and total federal debt per person (adjusted for inflation) is now at the highest point in Canadian history.

Politics

3 h. ago Salgo: Caretaker government — What happens in a Canadian election?

Restraint is the watchword for the government and bureaucracy during a federal election — and sometimes their caution goes too far.

Politics

12 h. ago Province says federal government approves Green Line funding, construction to proceed

The city will immediately begin work on the planning and design for the downtown segment based on the province's alignment, said Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen

Politics

21 h. ago Columbia University student and the U.S. government spar over his detention in Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government and a Columbia University student threatened with deportation for his role in campus protests against Israel have been sparring in court over the Trump administration’s move to ship him halfway across the country to an immigration lockup in Louisiana. The government says he could not be detained at […]

Politics

23 h. ago Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That marks a sizeable jump from the 1.9 per cent increase seen in January, when Canadians saw GST and HST taken off a variety […]

Economics

24 h. ago Appili Therapeutics Announces Submission of U.S. Federal Government Funding Proposals and Provides Corporate and Aditxt Transaction Update

Four new funding proposals, totalling US$117.5 million, have been submitted for reviewModifications received to U.S. Air Force Academy Cooperative AgreementOutside date for going-private transaction extended to March 31, 2025 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug […]

Politics

69 h. ago End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: Economists

OTTAWA — Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada is set to release February inflation figures on Tuesday. Economists polled by Reuters expect the annual inflation rate rose to 2.2 per cent last month, up from 1.9 […]

Economics

3 d. ago Danielle Smith not sold on killing carbon tax, calls for industrial levy plan

Smith says the real test of the new federal government will be how it levies carbon pricing on industrial polluters

Economics

4 d. ago U.S. Senate averts shutdown, but vote leaves Democrats bitterly divided

The Senate on Friday averted a federal government shutdown full of political and practical unknowns. But the decision to back the GOP funding bill has left a party still reeling from Donald Trump’s 2024 win even more rudderless and divided. House Democrats are taking shots at Senate Democrats. A fired-up base feels enraged and is […]

Other

4 d. ago Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

Other

4 d. ago Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk met this week with the leader of the National Security Agency, suggesting the nation’s spy services won’t escape the billionaire’s scrutiny as he looks to slash spending and personnel across the federal government. Musk met Wednesday with Gen. Timothy Haugh, who directs the NSA as well as U.S. Cyber Command, which […]

Society

5 d. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

5 d. ago Six Federal Agencies Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judge Orders

A San Francisco federal judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of the government’s newest employees who were terminated in February.

Events

5 d. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

5 d. ago Here's the new list of U.S. products subject to Canadian tariffs

The list of American goods subject to tariffs when imported into Canada is growing.After United States President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products on Wednesday, Canada responded with $29.8 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs.The federal government is slapping 25 per cent tariffs on a new slate of products originating from the U.S. starting Thursday.According to the Department of Finance, the tariffs will remain in place "until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian steel and aluminum products."It adds that Canada's countermeasures don't apply to American goods in transit on the day the tariffs kick in.From knitting needles to video game consoles, here is the new list of U.S. products subject to tariffs by Canada:Candles, tapersPrepared glues and other prepared adhesivesUmbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas, and similar umbrellas)Walking sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding cropsTableware, kitchenw...

Economics

5 d. ago Have capital gains to report? CRA says don’t file tax returns just yet

The Canada Revenue Agency says it's working to update its systems to reflect the current inclusion rate on capital gains after a last-minute reversal by the federal government. 

Economics

6 d. ago Trump to name Michelle Bowman as top bank regulator at Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed’s governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down […]

Other

6 d. ago Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday. All countries, including Canada, have been hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States _ […]

Economics

7 d. ago B.C. brewery says cost of cans will increase by end of the month under U.S. tariffs

Tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., and the counter tariffs promised by the Canadian federal government are driving up costs and uncertainty.

Economics

7 d. ago Federal government to provide $35 million in joint funding to Alberta to tackle homelessness

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the funding will go towards projects aimed at developing long-term transitional shelters, enhancing capacity within shelters and improving existing outreach systems.

Economics