6 d. ago Algeria Seeks $2.3 Billion in Rare Bond Sale as Deficit Surges

Algeria plans to raise 297 billion dinars ($2.3 billion) from the sale of Islamic bonds, a rare issuance of debt by the OPEC member that’s facing a yawning budget deficit caused by lower energy prices.

Economics

1 week ago MPs set to push Champagne to clarify budget timing at finance committee

OTTAWA — Finance Minster Francois-Philippe Champagne will appear in front of the House of Commons’ finance committee in two weeks as MPs seek clarity on the budget cycle. Ottawa’s spending plans are traditionally tabled in the spring; Champagne is set to table the Liberals’ annual budget on Nov. 4. Bloc Quebecois MP Jean-Denis Garon tabled […]

Other

2 w. ago Indonesia Seeks to Review Law That Sets Budget Deficit, Debt Cap

Indonesia’s legislative priorities next year will include a law that sets the limits on the nation’s budget deficit and debt levels, according to a list published by parliament on Friday.

Economics

2 w. ago Day of strikes in France challenges new prime minister’s budget plans

PARIS (AP) — Strikes and street demonstrations called by all major trade unions to denounce budget cuts were expected Thursday across France, as new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu talks with political opponents about curbing France’s massive deficit and debt. Unions are urging Lecornu to abandon draft budget measures proposed by his predecessor, which include social […]

Politics

2 w. ago University of Alberta law professor put on leave amid review of online comments made after Charlie Kirk’s death

Faculty of Law dean, Fiona Kelly, also wrote students that there have been 'threats targeting faculty, staff and student groups' 

Society

2 w. ago Former city police officer who assaulted handcuffed woman fails in bid to overturn dismissal

The decision to fire former CPS Const. Alexander Dunn was upheld by the Law Enforcement Review Board

Events

2 w. ago Parliament returns after summer break as budget anticipation grows

Members of parliament return to the House of Commons Monday following a summer break, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to deliver his administration's first budget.

Other