5 h. ago Huge share of Canadian renters blame housing crisis on wages

A new survey by online marketplace rentals.ca shows that many Canadian renters feel priced out of the housing market, with several factors driving unaffordability.The 2025 Federal Election Survey questioned hundreds of Canadian renters and discovered that over 40 per cent blamed the housing crisis on wage stagnation compared to housing prices.A total of 47 per cent of renters surveyed also identified stagnant wages and rising housing costs as a key issue in the upcoming federal election."Renters are just as concerned about affordability pressures and economic fairness as they are about supply constraints," stated the report."While issues for currently undecided voters were similar to the broader population, they did skew more towards concerns with inflation and wage stagnation, indicating that addressing the overall cost of living could be the key for parties hoping to win over these swing voters."A recent report from Normandin Beaudry, an actuarial consulting service, sai...

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25 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Kanata

The suburban Ottawa riding of Kanata has seen a major overhaul in its boundaries, will it stay Liberal in this election?

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25 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Ottawa Centre

This election will see a rematch from former provincial rivals Yasir Naqvi and Joel Harden in this downtown battleground riding.

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25 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Ottawa West — Nepean

The suburban riding tends to follow national voting trends. Here's what you need to know about voting there.

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27 h. ago Élections fédérales: douzième journée de campagne électorale

Les tarifs américains annoncés mercredi ont créé encore beaucoup de remous dans le monde et le Canada, en campagne électorale, n’y a pas échappé.

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30 h. ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

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48 h. ago What role does the federal emissions cap play in Alberta, the 2025 election and is it a good thing?

"I think the emissions caps is kind of part and parcel of that, but — I don't know that it's the big part"

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49 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Nepean

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is the favourite in Nepean, where he faces off against Conservative Barbara Bal, a police officer.

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49 h. ago Federal Election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Carleton

Longtime MP Pierre Poilievre seeks re-election in Carleton, a largely rural Ottawa riding with growing suburbs.

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50 h. ago Federal Election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Orléans

The suburban east end Ottawa riding of Orléans has had some major changes to its borders. Here's everything you need to know.

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53 h. ago What are the odds of a majority win in the 2025 federal election? Here are the early bets

Liberals are the early favourites to win, but will it be a majority? What if the Conservatives win with less than 172 seats? We break down the possibilties

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60 h. ago Élections fédérales: un troisième candidat conservateur évincé

Un troisième candidat conservateur est hors course en une seule journée, après le retrait de Lourence Singh, en Colombie-Britannique.

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3 d. ago Élections fédérales: les régions du Québec n’auront jamais de pouvoir au sein du Canada

Nous voilà empêtrés dans une campagne réactionnaire dont le récit est constamment influencé par les humeurs aléatoires d’un homme incontrôlable.

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3 d. ago Who's running in Calgary and Southern Alberta ridings? Your guide to the 2025 federal election

Learn more about candidates running for MP in 11 Calgary ridings and eight southern Alberta ridings

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3 d. ago Élections fédérales 2025: neuvième journée de campagne électorale

Les chefs fédéraux poursuivent leur tournée du pays afin de présenter des éléments de leur plateforme et de convaincre les électeurs de les choisir.

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4 d. ago Who is Canada’s middle class and why are they important to the election?

Politicians' promises are aimed at this key voter base, but the challenges have changed

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5 d. ago Here are all of Edmonton's candidates for federal election 2025

The federal election is well underway, and candidates from major parties are beginning to launch their campaigns ahead of election day on April 28. This year, there’s been a shake-up in candidates, with former NDP MLA Rod Loyola and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi throwing their hats into the ring. Candidates have until April 7 to […]

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5 d. ago Federal Election 2025: These are Metro Vancouver's biggest transportation priorities

Metro Vancouver mayors call for federal funding to replace the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and the Massey Tunnel, a SkyTrain extension to the University of B.C. and funds for TransLink.

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5 d. ago Second week of campaign underway amid criticism, leaks within Conservative ranks

OTTAWA — As the 2025 federal election campaign begins its second week, U.S. President Donald Trump and another round of tariffs expected on April 2 could again sidetrack most of Canada’s political discourse. But making almost as much noise thus far have been the growing grumbles out of Conservative circles about Leader Pierre Poilievre’s messaging […]

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6 d. ago Élections fédérales 2025: septième journée de campagne électorale

La protection de la langue française s'invite dans la campagne électorale en cette septième journée.

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