3 h. ago Big federal housing plan has a roadblock: the Canadian government itself

Mark Carney has promised Canada's most ambitious housing plan since 1945. But, asks Leo de Bever: ‘Who in government has done innovation?’

Politics

44 h. ago Housing affordability in Canada is getting worse, federal records say

New internal government documents shed more light on Canada's struggling housing climate as middle and lower-income households struggle with affordability.

Sport

46 h. ago Ottawa pitched extending refugee sponsor pause to late 2028 to fix backlog: Records

OTTAWA — The Immigration Department suggested extending a freeze on most private refugee sponsorship applications by three more years to clear backlogs in the system, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Last November, the federal government paused approvals of refugee resettlement applications filed by community organizations or groups of five individuals looking to […]

Sport

3 d. ago Teck promises to maintain ties with Canada after merger as government oversight of deals steps up

Investors may not care if Teck maintains its Canadian roots under its proposed tie up with Anglo, but governments do

Politics

4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Ideology killing Canada's home construction numbers

On Tuesday, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released statistics on housing starts for the first half of the year in seven major Canadian cities. The federal housing agency also projected the number of new housing unit starts (apartments, condos, row houses and single-family detached houses) that will be achieved across the country in […]

Events

5 d. ago Qlik Announces Canada Cloud Region to Empower Data Sovereignty and AI Innovation

New Qlik Cloud region powered by AWS in Canada will support data residency, lower latency, and governed AI. Qlik will pursue the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Medium assessment. TORONTO — Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the upcoming availability of the Qlik Cloud® Canada […]

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8 d. ago The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That’s changing

Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account funded by a grant from the federal housing agency. But in February, she couldn’t. Access had been temporarily cut off […]

Politics

9 d. ago Carney unveils new ‘Buy Canadian’ rules for government amid trade war

Friday’s announcement also included a $370 million relief package for canola farmers, who are facing a 75.8 per cent tariff from China.

Politics

9 d. ago Media Advisory – Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Range Housing Co

Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:30 PM (AT) Saint John, New Brunswick, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Join representatives from the Range Housing Co-operative, the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada), Housing Alternatives, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of a new, 184-unit sector-led housing co-operative in Saint John. The Range […]

Culture

9 d. ago Trump’s Fed nominee says he’d keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s pick to join the Federal Reserve board, said Thursday that he would remain a White House employee even if the Senate confirms him to fill an unexpired term at the central bank. Miran, who was nominated to fill a gubernatorial term set to expire in January, made […]

Economics

1 week ago As gun grab looms, firearms association calls for grandfather clause

OTTAWA — As licensed firearms owners gird themselves for the Liberal government’s impending gun grab, Canadian advocates are calling on officials to soften the blow with a tried-and-true concept. This week, the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR) released a white paper highlighting the benefits of adding a grandfathering clause to the government’s impending “buy-back” […]

Events

1 week ago Carney’s Conservative Rival Targets Foreign Workers in Clash Over Jobs

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demanded the government abolish the country’s temporary foreign worker program, arguing that it allows employers to import low-wage labor at the expense of young Canadians.

Society

1 week ago Canada needs to build homes in record numbers for a decade to drive down prices

Canada must deliver 3.2 million net new housing units by 2035 to close the country's supply gap, according to a new updated analysis by the Government of Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).That works out to about 290,000 net new homes per year — a pace the country has never sustained. Net new takes into account the homes that have been demolished to make way for new additional homes.The report comes as household formation surges and then slows. After hitting a record 482,000 new households in 2024, the PBO projects a sharp decline in 2025 and 2026 due to recent federal policies curbing immigration. Household formation is expected to remain well below the historical average of 176,000 per year until 2030.On the construction side, the PBO expects a short-term boost, with completions averaging 256,000 units annually over the next three years. But beyond that, housing starts are forecast to fall back to historical norms, with about 2.5 million new units delivered ...

Economics

2 w. ago Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former VP Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a senior White House official on Friday. Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life. But another person familiar with the matter says then-President […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver rally calls on Carney to protect Canadian jobs in face of ‘bully’ Trump

Attendees at Unifor's constitutional convention gathered at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Convention Centre to press the federal government to protect Canadian jobs.

Transport

2 w. ago Canadian governments should regulate AI, 85% of Canadians say: poll

AI is being used by more and more Canadians, but while many say they're comfortable using it, a majority say governments need to regulate it for safety.

Politics

2 w. ago Randall Denley: How to fix the housing affordability problem? Cut the sales tax

The most effective solution to high housing prices is painfully obvious, but neither the provincial nor federal government is willing to act

Economics

2 w. ago Canada, India Boost Diplomatic Ties as They Fight US Tariffs

Canada appointed a new ambassador to India, a major step in the easing of tensions that erupted after officials accused the Indian government of involvement in murders and extortions on Canadian soil.

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened door to Canadian LNG exports closed by Trudeau government, says natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened the door to Canadian LNG exports – one closed by Trudeau government, says Liberal natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

Politics