3 d. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

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7 d. ago EDITORIAL: Liberals’ $200B climate plan needs forensic audit

The Liberal government’s latest report on Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions raises serious questions about what we’re getting for the Liberals’ $200-billion plus program, ostensibly to fight climate change. Something we’ll never get the answers to if Mark Carney and the Liberals win the April 28 election. Reports on Canada’s emissions are always two years after […]

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1 week ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

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2 w. ago Letters, April 4: Don’t expect Liberals to be any better under Mark Carney

Should Edmonton class sizes be smaller? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CARNEY’S NO IMPROVEMENT One positive thing, which came out of the Chiang fiasco, is it basically exposed as to what kind of a leader Mark Carney would be while leading this nation for the next four years. From snowboard instructor to bean-counter, can […]

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3 w. ago OPINION: Voters should remember Canada has other problems beyond tariffs

Canadians will head to the polls on April 28 after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election. As the candidates make their pitch to try and convince Canadians they’re best-suited to lead the country, U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs will take centre stage. But, while the tariff issue is important, let’s not forget the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Carney Calls April Election in Canada, Seeking Mandate to Face Down Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called an election for April 28, with polls showing a close contest between his Liberal Party and the Conservatives as the country faces a trade war and taunts about its sovereignty from US President Donald Trump.

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3 w. ago Carney calls April 28 election in Canada, seeking mandate to face down Trump

PM requested the dissolution of Parliament Sunday, triggering the election campaign

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3 w. ago Mark Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — The leaders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parliament be dissolved and an election be called. Canadians will cast their ballots on April 28 after a five-week campaign. […]

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3 w. ago Mark Carney to call April 28 election as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — Canada’s federal election will kick off at noon Sunday. Less than a week-and-a-half after winning the federal Liberal Leadership and being appointed prime minister, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will visit Rideau Hall at noon today to dissolve Parliament — guaranteeing a mid-spring election. As word of a potential writ-drop spread, […]

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