31 h. ago Conservatives in the lead for first time in federal campaign, new poll shows

Although the results would likely translate into a Liberal minority government, 'the Conservatives have narrowed the Liberal momentum gap'

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3 d. ago B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature

The NDP government fast-tracked legislation in an effort to kill off the tax on Monday, in time to coincide with today's demise of the federal version of the tax, but it was 1:30 a.m. before it finally passed its third reading in the legislature.

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3 d. ago Letters, April 1: Canadians can raise the level of debate in this country

Do campaign promises matter to you? Vote in our daily poll! I hope we haven’t forsaken civility and the basic philosophy that we are all entitled to have opinions. That can get lost if we aren’t vigilant. Canadians should be above name-calling and deliberate offensiveness. If your opinion differs from mine, I’d still like to […]

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4 d. ago Feds offering private security to candidates amid rise in threats to politicians

The program is one of many first-time security boosts put in place during this federal election, due to a constant and concerning rise in threats against politicians

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8 d. ago Fed Backstop Fears Could Threaten Dollar, Deutsche Bank Says

The withdrawal of a time-tested liquidity backstop offered by the Federal Reserve would represent the greatest risk to the dollar’s status as a reserve currency since the end of World War II, according to Deutsche Bank.

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9 d. ago US robotics companies push for national strategy, including a central office, to compete with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — American robotics companies are pushing for a national robotics strategy, including establishing a federal office focused on promoting the industry at a time when China is making intelligent robots a national priority. Representatives of companies — including Tesla, Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics — on Wednesday met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill […]

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9 d. ago All the government money payouts Canadians can get in April 2025

Canadians can expect some serious cash from the provincial or federal government in April 2025.Inflation rose for the first time in six months in February, from 1.9 per cent to 2.6 per cent. This was also the highest spike in eight months.Housing costs are high, and food continues to get more expensive. With the U.S. and China both slapping high tariffs on Canada, economic uncertainty is high.Canadians should take advantage of any benefits program for which they are eligible. Luckily, there are many opportunities to get money from the government next month. Make sure your direct deposit is enabled as you look forward to the following:GST/HST credit — April 4The second quarterly instalment of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit will be paid out to Canadians on April 4. It aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.According to the government, you could get up to:$519 if you are single$680 if you are married or have a common-la...

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1 week ago Voting in Canada's 2025 federal election: What you need to know

It's that time again. A federal election has been called for April 28, 2025 so here's everything you need to know about where, how, and when to vote.

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1 week ago LILLEY: Time for Canadians to put lost Liberal decade in rear

For but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to win, he'll need to convince voters this election is about more than Donald Trump

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2 w. ago The Canadian federal election is coming up and here's what you need to know

Canada could see a federal election as soon as next month, and first-time voters should know a few key things about how voting works in the country.A source told Radio-Canada that Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was sworn in on March 14, will ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament this Sunday and call an election. Daily Hive has reached out to the Liberal Party of Canada for information.According to Elections Canada, the election period can't last less than 36 days and no more than 50 days; the period will be determined by the government. Allegedly, Canadians can expect to cast their ballots on April 28 or May 5.Whether you recently reached the legal age to vote (at least 18 years old) or just became a Canadian citizen, here’s everything you need to know to ensure you're prepared to vote in the 45th General Election.Register to voteVoters can register at the polls or in advance. One easy way to register is by checking "yes" to...

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2 w. ago Liberals widen lead over Tories under Carney, Ipsos poll shows

Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership has sparked a surge in Liberal party support, with new Ipsos polling showing the Liberals widening their lead over the Conservatives.

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3 w. ago Interesting facts you might not know about Canada's next PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney is officially the new leader of the Liberal Party, but beyond his political victory, what do we really know about him?After winning the majority of the votes after Justin Trudeau stepped down, Carney will lead the party against the Conservatives in the next federal election, and much has already been written about his impressive resume.He was the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, a senior associate deputy minister of finance, and a finance adviser to the British prime minister.An economist and career banker, he might be well-known in finance circles, but Canadians may not be entirely familiar with his background.From his hockey aspirations to being compared to George Clooney, here are some things you may not know about the Prime Minister-designate.He's a citizen of three countriesCarney has more than a Canadian passport; he has British and Irish citizenship as well.His grandfather migrated to Canada from Ireland, and according to The Irish Ti...

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