7 h. ago Varcoe: Federal resources minister accuses oilpatch of 'seemingly looking to profit' from trade troubles, amid debate over energy policies

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accused energy companies CEOs of "seemingly looking to profit" from trade troubles

Politics

17 h. ago Alberta will form another Fair Deal Panel if policy demands aren’t met by federal government: Smith

The first Fair Deal Panel was formed by Smith's predecessor Jason Kenney in 2019, citing the province's widespread frustration with the federal government

Politics

22 h. ago City of Ottawa appealing court ruling over payments in lieu of taxes

The Federal Court ruled in February that the federal government made a "reasonable" decision to pay a lower rate for PILTs on properties in the national capital.

Economics

24 h. ago Mayors of border cities call on Ottawa for funding, support as tariff war continues

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities. They say their communities are disproportionately impacted because local businesses rely heavily on cross-border movement of goods and visitors. Mike Bradley, mayor of Sarnia, Ont., says […]

Economics

27 h. ago Electra Announces Federal Government Support for Completion of North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery

(All amounts in $C unless otherwise specified) TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce receipt of a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for proposed funding of $20 million. The funding will support completion of construction and commissioning of North America’s […]

Politics

30 h. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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31 h. ago MEJIA and ALIAKBARI: Next federal government should discard harmful energy policies — tariffs notwithstanding

Selling our energy at discounted prices to the U.S. has cost Canadians tens of billions of dollars in lost revenues.

Politics

43 h. ago Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are announcing nearly $100 million in humanitarian relief and governance support for Palestinians, days before a widely expected election. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, who took on the file of international development last week, is announcing funding for major agencies working in the occupied Palestinian territories. The announced funding includes […]

Economics

45 h. ago Jury convicts men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist in New York

NEW YORK — A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was financed by the Iranian government. The verdict was returned at a federal court in New York on Thursday, ending a two-week trial […]

Other

48 h. ago Why fixing the housing crisis is key to mitigating economic fallout from the current tariff uncertainty 

As provincial and federal governments work to mitigate the impacts and economic uncertainty caused by the present trade dispute and resulting tariffs, there are three factors that they need to keep in mind.  First, the GTA desperately needs more housing. Second, building more housing for Canadians creates domestic jobs, economic activity and supports industries from […]

Economics

49 h. ago Ottawa promises $187M to help Jasper rebuild after devastating 2024 wildfire

Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing $187 million to help Jasper rebuild after wildfires in 2024 forced thousands of residents from their homes and destroyed critical infrastructure. In a press release on Thursday, Carney, who is in Edmonton, announced the federal government will be investing $187 million to repair and build critical infrastructure in Jasper […]

Events

69 h. ago Update: B.C. to eliminate incentives for secondary suites amid financial constraints

Housing minister said program cut because of "uncertain economic times" due to tariffs and a similar federal government program

Transport

2 d. ago Here's how the end of carbon tax in Canada will affect your everyday expenses

With the carbon tax set to be scrapped next month, Canadians may be wondering exactly how much this will affect gas and food prices in Canada.According to an analysis from Desjardins Economics released on Tuesday, Canadians can expect a drop in prices at the pump immediately, but it may take a while for their grocery bills to go down.The report comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government would be axing the consumer carbon tax in Canada as of April 1. The final Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) will still be issued that month, but you'll need to get your affairs in order to cash in.Desjardins predicts that inflation will be about 0.7 per cent lower in April 2025 than it would have been if the carbon tax stayed.More specifically, the report suggests that removing the price of pollution will drop gas prices by about $0.18 per litre on April 1 in provinces where the fuel charge is applied.In comparison, the carbon tax in Canada was...

Economics

3 d. ago Multiple Canadians have been executed by China this year, Ottawa says

The federal government says it 'strongly condemns' the execution of multiple Canadians in China earlier this year over what Beijing says were 'drug-related crimes.'

Other

3 d. ago Wellington Street future uncertain ahead of federal election. Here's what you need to know

Progress on talks to give control over the corridor in front of Parliament Hill to the federal government has been slow.

Politics

3 d. ago Poilievre Pledges Money, Fast Approvals for Canada’s Ring of Fire Mining Region

The head of Canada’s Conservative Party says a government led by him would aim to approve all federal permits for Ontario’s Ring of Fire minerals region within six months to speed the harvesting of chromite, cobalt, nickel, copper and platinum.

Events

3 d. ago What you need to do to get your final Canadian carbon tax rebate

If you want to cash in on the final carbon tax rebate, you will have to get some things in order in the next couple of weeks.Last Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped the consumer carbon tax as his first move as Liberal Party leader."The consumer carbon tax was too divisive when we should be pulling together. That's why I took action to cancel it on day one," he posted on X.He announced last Friday that the fuel charge would be removed as of April 1 but that the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) would still be issued for that month.The carbon rebate, formerly known as the Canada Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP), is a quarterly, tax-free amount to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of federal pollution pricing.According to a notice on the government's tax credits and benefits page, the final CCR payment will be issued starting April 22.However, to receive the payment, the government says individuals must have filed their 2024 income tax and benefi...

Economics

3 d. ago FUSS: Next federal government should reduce size of Trudeau’s bureaucracy

The Trudeau government ran nine consecutive deficits and total federal debt per person (adjusted for inflation) is now at the highest point in Canadian history.

Politics

3 d. ago Salgo: Caretaker government — What happens in a Canadian election?

Restraint is the watchword for the government and bureaucracy during a federal election — and sometimes their caution goes too far.

Politics

3 d. ago Province says federal government approves Green Line funding, construction to proceed

The city will immediately begin work on the planning and design for the downtown segment based on the province's alignment, said Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen

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