3 h. ago Letters April 13: Carney copies best from Conservatives, worst from Trudeau Liberals

Who should start the playoffs for the Oilers? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARBON-COPY CARNEY I follow the news on the election campaigns and every policy that Pierre Poilievre announces, Carbon Copy Carney announces the same policy shortly after, and claims that it was his all along. He’s very adept at dodging questions (sound […]

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24 h. ago Poilievre announces help for military veterans in Carney’s riding

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail. 

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25 h. ago Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. The […]

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29 h. ago NP View: What Pierre Poilievre’s massive rallies tell us about the election

Carney's small crowds and underwhelming platform announcements could renew Conservative momentum

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51 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney pauses Liberal campaign to avoid tough questions

On Thursday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced he was pausing his campaign for the third time so he could deal with the Trump trade tariffs. But Trump’s tariffs are the campaign. Without the chaos created by the deranged trade policies of the Madman of Washington, the Libs would still be a distant second in voter […]

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7 d. ago B.C. man campaigns for people from the United States to come visit

A man from Nanaimo, B.C. has come up with a plan to boost the local economy that he hopes will also help build bridges between Americans and Canadians.

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1 week ago Poilievre Pitches Expanding US Trade to Fund Canada’s Military

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his government would push for an urgent renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and all revenues collected from increased trade with the US would fund expanding Canada’s military.

Economics

2 w. ago Pakistan Plans to Lower Electricity Costs to Boost Manufacturing

Pakistan is planning to lower electricity costs as part of a broader plan to bring relief to manufacturers and increase exports, in a move that comes shortly after reaching an agreement to unlock more cash from the International Monetary Fund.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney announces plan to bolster military, buy submarines and icebreakers in Halifax appearance

Canada’s military is in dire need of replenishment. Its fighter jets and frigates are several decades old

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3 w. ago Carney Unveils Canada Tariff Relief, ‘Nation Building’ Reforms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a flurry of measures aimed at blunting the pain of US tariffs as well as “nation-building” reforms to boost trade and investment days before he’s expected to call an election.

Society

3 w. ago Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, Poilievre said his plan for “more boots, less suits” will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices […]

Society

3 w. ago Canada Rushes to Fund Its Neglected Military After Trump Threats

Three decades ago, Canada published a report about its future military plans. “The Cold War is over,” its first chapter began, before outlining the government’s massive budget pressures and proposing cuts to personnel and defense spending.

Events

3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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3 w. ago NATO to Ask Europe and Canada for 30% Boost in Military Capacity

NATO plans to ask European allies and Canada to increase their stocks of weaponry and equipment by about 30% in the next few years, according to a senior alliance official.

Economics

3 w. ago Feds commit $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the funding on Thursday in Edmonton.

Economics

3 w. ago Ottawa promises $187M to help Jasper rebuild after devastating 2024 wildfire

Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing $187 million to help Jasper rebuild after wildfires in 2024 forced thousands of residents from their homes and destroyed critical infrastructure. In a press release on Thursday, Carney, who is in Edmonton, announced the federal government will be investing $187 million to repair and build critical infrastructure in Jasper […]

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3 w. ago Mark Carney meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for 1st time since being sworn in as PM

Carney is also scheduled to make a housing announcement in Edmonton on Thursday afternoon.

Transport

3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton to meet with Premier Smith, announce affordable housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney, expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28, is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton Thursday morning. Carney and Smith will pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Then at […]

Politics

3 w. ago Mark Carney in Edmonton: Meeting with Smith, announcing affordable housing and skating with Oilers

Prime Minister Mark Carney — expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28 — is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton on Thursday morning. Carney and Smith were set to pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the […]

Transport

3 w. ago Here's how the end of carbon tax in Canada will affect your everyday expenses

With the carbon tax set to be scrapped next month, Canadians may be wondering exactly how much this will affect gas and food prices in Canada.According to an analysis from Desjardins Economics released on Tuesday, Canadians can expect a drop in prices at the pump immediately, but it may take a while for their grocery bills to go down.The report comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government would be axing the consumer carbon tax in Canada as of April 1. The final Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) will still be issued that month, but you'll need to get your affairs in order to cash in.Desjardins predicts that inflation will be about 0.7 per cent lower in April 2025 than it would have been if the carbon tax stayed.More specifically, the report suggests that removing the price of pollution will drop gas prices by about $0.18 per litre on April 1 in provinces where the fuel charge is applied.In comparison, the carbon tax in Canada was...

Economics