54 h. ago Ford government boosts STEM funding at struggling Ontario post

The government said it would spend $750 million more on post-secondary programs teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Politics

63 h. ago Integral Metals Welcomes Shervin Pishevar as an Advisor to the Company

Tech Visionary and Entrepreneur Shervin Pishevar Joins Integral Metals to Drive Strategic Growth in Critical Mineral Exploration CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce the addition of Shervin Pishevar as an Advisor to the Company. […]

Economics

4 d. ago Pierre Poilievre promises to slash government consultant spending to pre

Conservative leader claims the current levels of outsourcing are costing the average family more than $1,000 in federal taxes

Politics

1 week ago Carney Proposes to Speed Up Canada’s Rearmament, Looking to Europe

Mark Carney said a government led by him would speed up Canada’s military spending plans and change its defense-procurement strategy so that it doesn’t depend as much on US contractors, if his Liberal Party wins this month’s election.

Economics

1 week ago Danielle Kubes: Government cannot spend its way out of the fertility crisis

Despite generous public supports, Canada now has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. We need to find other ways to address it

Politics

2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney Libs could never deliver on policies stolen from Conservatives

Mark Carney is stealing Conservative campaign promises, which isn’t by itself a bad thing because theirs are better than his. Lower taxes, less government spending and fewer bureaucrats, more affordable housing, quicker approval of major projects, better national defence, pipelines east and west; all of those are commendable. (The only Conservative policy missing is lower […]

Events

2 w. ago Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Middle East stock markets tumbled Monday as they struggled with the dual hit of the United States’ new tariff policy and a sharp decline in oil prices, squeezing energy-producing nations that rely on those sales to power their economies and government spending. Benchmark Brent crude is down by nearly […]

Economics

2 w. ago Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it’s ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the moves are in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States […]

Economics

3 w. ago Does a new government spending tracker backed by Canadian tech entrepreneurs have echoes of DOGE?

Public Service Notebook: Here are four public service updates you need to know.

Politics

4 w. ago ECB’s Guindos Says It’s Too Soon to Predict April Rate Decision

It’s too early to say whether the European Central Bank should cut interest rates again next month or pause as global trade friction and government spending plans in Europe fuel uncertainty, Vice President Luis de Guindos said.

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4 w. ago U.S. economy grew 2.4% in the 4th quarter after upgrade from earlier estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its previous estimate of fourth-quarter growth. But it’s unclear whether the United States can sustain solid growth as President […]

Culture

4 w. ago Sweden plans largest military buildup since the Cold War amid Russia threat and uncertain US

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Sweden’s prime minister said Wednesday his government aims to ramp up defense spending to a target of 3.5% of the Nordic country’s gross domestic product, marking its largest military buildup since the Cold War. Ulf Kristersson said the figure was based on an assessment of a new political and security backdrop […]

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