49 m. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

Other

2 h. ago Judicial recount confirms win for Tordjman over Brownstein in Côte

Final result shows David Tordjman received 4,241 votes, compared with 4,234 for Mitchell Brownstein and 132 rejected ballots.

Economics

6 h. ago How new early retirement buyouts will work for public servants

What we know so far about the early retirement incentives announced in Budget 2025.

Other

7 h. ago Toronto store around for 12 years gets new start after forced closure for condos

A local, affordable grocer forced out by a condo development this past summer is preparing for a long-awaited comeback just a few steps from its former home.Residents around Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue voiced their concerns over the summer as a block of neighbourhood shops on the northeast corner was vacated to make way for a new condo project.The abrupt clearance swept out several long-standing businesses, including two budget-friendly grocers, namely Fruits Basket and Fresh Buy Market, as well as a neighbourhood sports bar.The project sparked frustration among local residents, many of whom pointed out that the two grocers were vital for some community members, including seniors, who relied on the walkable stores in place of farther, and higher-priced chains like Metro.Among the business casualties was the decades-old sports bar, Kramer's Bar & Grill, which, aside from its staple chicken wings and pints, became known for its community events, like triv...

Culture

7 h. ago Conservatives lived through this same party drama before and emerged victorious: Full Comment podcast

The federal Conservatives were still licking their wounds from the Liberals’ recent minority election victory when they were rocked by a stunning and dispiriting floor-crossing. And they failed to stop the government from passing its budget by a razor-thin margin. That was 20 years ago, as Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to Prime Minister […]

Culture

7 h. ago Black Friday bling without the bills: How to shop smart and avoid debt

To keep your Black Friday holiday spend from ruining your budget, start by totalling the purchases you charged to your credit cards and treat that amount as your repayment target.

Economics

8 h. ago Le gouvernement Carney face à un vote de confiance sur le budget

Si une majorité du Parlement n’adopte pas le budget libéral, le Canada tombera en élection.

Transport

8 h. ago Vote sur le budget: Mark Carney joue aujourd'hui la survie de son gouvernement

Mark Carney joue la survie de son gouvernement sur son budget

Transport

12 h. ago Carney faces crucial confidence vote as MPs set to vote on budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a crucial confidence vote on his budget on Monday, but it's not known yet if Canada will be heading to another election or not.

Transport

12 h. ago Carney’s federal budget faces critical confidence vote in House of Commons

The Liberal government’s federal budget will be put to a vote in the House of Commons Monday, setting up a critical test for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Events

12 h. ago Here are three scenarios — including a Christmas election — that could happen with Monday’s budget vote

MPs have been able to cast their votes remotely since 2023, so not being able to show up in-person for a vote does not hold as much water

Politics

16 h. ago Le suspense persiste à Ottawa concernant le vote sur le budget

Des élections semblent peu probables, mais pas impossibles.

Other

25 h. ago ‘Right now, I’m a no,’ Green Party leader Elizabeth May says ahead of budget vote

Prime Minister Mark Carney needs two opposition votes to support the fiscal plan or four opposition members to abstain in order to avoid another election

Politics

27 h. ago Carney Searches for Votes to Pass Budget and Avoid Snap Election

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faces a decisive moment on Monday when Canada’s House of Commons votes on a proposed budget that would increase borrowing to spend on the military and infrastructure.

Politics

54 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Carney’s budget won’t fix decade of Trudeau’s economic mismanagement

The PM's proposed solution is a long-term use of taxpayers’ money to trigger more private and public sector investment in Canada.

Politics

56 h. ago Canada’s 2025 budget lays the track for Calgary–Banff Rail and downtown renewal

The 2025 federal budget, branded as the Canada Strong Budget, renews Canada’s commitment to infrastructure that boosts productivity, strengthens regional economies and reduces emissions. Few projects align more closely with these priorities than the proposed Calgary Airport–Banff Rail, a transformative public-private partnership linking Calgary International Airport, downtown and Banff National Park through low-emission passenger rail. […]

Other

64 h. ago Améliorer la qualité de vie des aînés, la mission de Luc Maurice

L’entrepreneur a créé une fondation à son nom pour contribuer au mieux-être des personnes âgées du Québec.

Society

2 d. ago Conservatives won’t say if MPs will be forced to vote against budget

Asked if he was confident that all his MPs would vote against the budget in the House of Commons on Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wouldn't directly answer.

Other

2 d. ago Les dépenses de fonctionnement d’Ottawa creusent les déficits, selon le DPB

Le budget fédéral comprend des nouvelles dépenses quotidiennes qui atteignent 87 milliards sur cinq ans.

Economics

3 d. ago SNOBELEN: Canada’s crisis requires bold action, not Carney’s timid budget

Canadians deserve leadership that seizes crises as opportunities, not policies that play it safe. Yet the Carney Liberals’ first budget demonstrates timidity instead of bold action.

Transport