6 d. ago Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: Justice minister

OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview. “It’s perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in […]

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6 d. ago Feds to table bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions in fall: Fraser

The government will consider including additional reforms but "at minimum" will implement the crime policies the Liberals promised during the spring federal election, Fraser said.

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8 d. ago Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House. Bowman said that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have so far not […]

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2 w. ago Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug

OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government’s recently tabled border bill. Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act to increase inspection powers, give police easier access to […]

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2 w. ago The federal government’s GST/HST legislation must meet the needs of the GTA housing market 

A few weeks ago, the federal government tabled its proposed GST/HST reduction measures on new homes. Unfortunately, like many federal housing policies, the proposal to exempt first-time new home buyers from the GST for homes under $1 million and provide a declining exemption to homes for $1.5 million does not recognize the realities of the […]

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3 w. ago Minister wants Canada Post, union back at table to talk arbitration

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to return to the negotiating table with federal mediators.

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