5 d. ago AGAR: The taxing problem of governments wasting money in Canada

I am often accused of being anti-tax and it is not true. If we could figure out how to run a country with no government services at all, then I would be anti-tax. But we can’t. Economist Milton Friedman said he tried to figure out how to run the military as a private enterprise, but […]

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5 d. ago Algoma Steel’s future looking more secure with government loans: Analyst

SAULT STE. MARIE — The $500 million in government loans to Algoma Steel Group Inc. has at least one analyst saying the cash could help set the company up for the longer term. RBC analyst James McGarragle says the loans, and the company’s decision to speed up its transition to more efficient facilities, “positions Algoma […]

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9 d. ago Harvest ETFs Announces Final September 2025 Cash Distribution for the Harvest Canadian T

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) announces the final September 2025 cash distribution for the following distribution for the Harvest Canadian T-Bill ETF for the month ending September 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or about October 9, 2025 to unitholders of record on September 29, 2025. Details regarding the final […]

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1 week ago Canadians can get money from the government 3 different ways this week

September is almost over, yet some Canadians are still eligible to receive money from the government in the form of pensions.In the next few days, Canadians will receive money from the government through pensions such as the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.As affordability remains a concern, federal support and benefits are more crucial than ever. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, as of August, the cost of shelter has increased by 2.6 per cent since last year. And if you're still feeling the pinch at the checkout aisle, you're not imagining it — the cost of groceries went up by 3.5 per cent since last year.Be sure to find out if you qualify for these government benefits and review their eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Sept. 25The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly taxable benefit that replaces part of the income of eligible Canadians once they retire, providing...

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1 week ago Here are all the ways Canadians can cash in on government money in October

A new month means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments in October. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit is designed to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025,"...

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3 w. ago Canada Looks to Rework IT, Supply Contracts in Search for Budget Savings

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking Canada’s public service to get more for the government’s money when it buys goods and services.

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3 w. ago Novo and Orsted Made Denmark Rich. Are The Boom Times Now Over?

At their heights, Denmark’s corporate champions seemed untouchable. Novo Nordisk A/S, long known mostly as an insulin maker, was Europe’s most valuable company last year, after riding a surge of demand for Ozempic and Wegovy. That followed the success of Orsted A/S, the world’s largest offshore wind developer, which in 2021 was celebrating record valuations and racing to expand internationally as governments poured money into green energy.

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last month Wait times at ‘bloated and Byzantine’ CRA frustrates Canadians, B.C. MP says

"What we know is that when you owe the government money, they have no problem getting ahold of you," Gord Johns, MP for Courtenay-Alberni, told Global News.

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