12 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

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24 h. ago The government won't achieve public service cuts through attrition alone

Even with an early retirement incentive, it will be hard for some departments to achieve the cuts through voluntary departures.

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36 h. ago SMOL: Demand the government halt the cuts planned for Veterans Affairs 

It seems that every Remembrance Day, my medals — symbolizing my long, honourable, and unheroic service — sparks the all-too-familiar refrain of “thank you for your service” from politicians and members of the public.  This, in light of the pending cuts planned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, begs the question: Why?  By its definition, […]

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4 d. ago Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how soon that will happen even though the federal shutdown is over. The Federal Aviation Administration did announce Wednesday night that airlines won’t have to […]

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9 d. ago Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries […]

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1 week ago How many public service jobs is the government actually cutting?

Budget 2025 was both revelatory and confusing when it came to public service cuts. Here's what you need to know.

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1 week ago What to expect when U.S. airlines cut 10% of flights due to government shutdown

An average of 2.5 million people in the U.S. go through airport security checkpoints every day

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1 week ago Traffic being cut at 40 U.S. airports due to government shutdown

International flights are to be exempt from the reductions

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1 week ago Virginia elects Democrat governor in apparent repudiation of Trump economic policies

Running as a pragmatic Democrat, Abigail Spanberger argued Trump’s policies, including tariffs and government cuts, caused more uncertainty for the state

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1 week ago Carney government open to cutting oil and gas emissions cap — but how serious is it?

The premier’s office said in a statement the government is now in “sensitive negotiations” with Ottawa and hopes to have a completed memorandum of understanding by mid-November. 

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1 week ago EDITORIAL: Prime minister banks on debt to boost Canada’s economy

Mark Carney’s 1st budget is as advertised, financed in part by cutting government’s day-to-day operating expenses

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1 week ago How will public service cuts impact city? Here's what Ottawa's mayor said

The public service will lose around 40,000 jobs from its peak in 2023-24, according to the federal budget tabled on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Carney’s 1st budget aims to balance ‘generational’ spending with cuts

The question now is whether Carney’s decision to simultaneously run a sizeable deficit while slashing public service jobs will find support among opposition parties.

Economics

2 w. ago SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.

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2 w. ago PARKER: Democratic socialist party making debut in New York City 

The big news from Argentina is the electoral victory of President Javier Milei and his La Libertad Avanza (Advancing Liberty) party. Milei initially won the presidency in 2023, brandishing a chainsaw as a message of how he would cut the runaway government that had been destroying the lives of Argentinians. Big government power has been a […]

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2 w. ago Instacart, DoorDash among companies offering discounts to SNAP recipients

Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even […]

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2 w. ago New Brunswick Liberals say gas prices to drop by about 8 cents a litre with tax cut

New Brunswick's government says it's cutting a carbon tax that will reduce prices at the pump by about eight cents a litre.

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate but signals cuts may be done

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday and signalled it may be satisfied with where the policy rate sits amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty. The central bank’s key rate now stands at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday and signalled it may be satisfied with where the policy rate sits amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty. The central bank’s key rate now stands at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight drop

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point today and is signaling it may be satisfied with where the policy rate stands amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty.  The central bank’s key rate now sits at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut.  Bank of Canada governor Tiff […]

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