17 h. ago Ford government outlines further overhaul of housing sector in throne speech

Lowering development charges was one of a number of new promises outlined by the government in its speech from the throne on Tuesday.

Politics

27 h. ago Ford government to outline priorities in throne speech as new session begins at Queen’s Park

The Progressive Conservatives cruised to victory in the snap February election

Politics

4 d. ago WARMINGTON: Mark Carney’s motorcade saves big on gas thanks to carbon tax pause

But gas price guru Dan McTeague warns a Liberal win on April 28 could see prices down spike by as much as 40 cents a litre

Transport

5 d. ago Doug Ford sits down with Utah governor, who will encourage others to follow suit

Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions.

Politics

5 d. ago Ford meets with Utah governor, who encourages more subnational trade missions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions. Gov. Spencer Cox says during this time of trade-driven conflict, subnational relationships are more important than ever. He says his trade mission […]

Society

7 d. ago Gas prices in Canada see one of the ‘biggest’ drops ever. What’s going on?

Prices at gas pumps across Canada have fallen significantly since the carbon tax was removed, but there is more to the story and it may be more bad news than good.

Economics

1 week ago Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy

The Energy Futures Institute argues future B.C. homeowners shouldn't be barred from using natural gas after the carbon tax's elimination.

Economics

1 week ago ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre

On Wednesday, Mulroney — who is president of the treasury board in Ford's Ontario government — introduced Poilievre at an event in Toronto and endorsed him.

Politics

2 w. ago Calgarians celebrate end of consumer carbon tax: “It’s a nice change”

Calgary drivers were happy to see a drop in fuel prices on Tuesday - as the end of the federal Consumer Carbon Tax took effect.

Economics

2 w. ago Calgary drivers welcome carbon tax cut, not convinced cheaper gas will last

While the price break was welcomed, some drivers remained skeptical

Transport

2 w. ago Customers relieved, for now, as gas prices fall at B.C. pumps after death of the carbon tax

Several drivers at one Vancouver gas station commented on the run-up in price prior to the elimination of the carbon tax

Economics

2 w. ago Gas price trackers say Winnipeggers should see 15 cent drop in fuel prices as of Tuesday

Drivers across the country will get a break at the pumps as of Tuesday, as the consumer carbon tax is no more.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Fairly big’: Ontario gas prices drop as Ottawa ends consumer carbon price

Tuesday marked the end of Ottawa’s consumer fuel charge after Mark Carney signed an order-in-council to remove it when he was sworn in as prime minister last month.

Economics

2 w. ago Gas prices expected to drop 18 cents a litre as carbon tax ends

It may sound like an April Fool’s prank, but the price of gas is going down. However, it could be a short-lived relief for consumers, says a gas price expert.

Economics

2 w. ago Drivers can expect gas price to drop 17 cents, B.C. NDP says as end of consumer carbon tax hastened

Premier David Eby, who successfully sought accelerated consideration to pass the legislation in one day, also warned gas companies against price gouging

Economics

2 w. ago Gas prices soar ahead of final day for the consumer carbon tax in B.C.

After soaring over the weekend, gas prices in B.C. are expected to come down 18.5 per cent as the province's consumer carbon tax is phased out.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Hard to survive': Calgary drivers hopeful for carbon tax savings following latest gas price spike

Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario supervised consumption sites get reprieve through injunction

Advocates have been making their case in court this week against impending closure as a result of a law passed by the Ford government late last year.

Other

2 w. ago Ford government looking at moving Ontario Place parking, canvassing new sites

Emails and meeting minutes obtained by Global News reveal meetings and discussions involving Toronto and Ontario considering where in Exhibition Place a new site could be built.

Politics

2 w. ago Metro Vancouver gas prices jump days before B.C. axes consumer carbon price

The cost of regular gasoline climbed to over $1.80 per litre in many areas -- just days after the province confirmed it would scrap the consumer carbon price next week. 

Economics