3 h. ago The Liberals' broken promise to cap, not cut the public service could hurt them in Ottawa

Lori Turnbull: There are around 150,000 public servants who live and work in the National Capital Region. And many of them vote.

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16 h. ago Premiers hint at ‘significant’ tariff relief to come after Carney meeting

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a "productive" meeting with Carney that focused on the federal budget and progress on tariff talks with the United States.

Economics

46 h. ago Colleges and universities brace for more pain as Ottawa cuts international student visas

Post-secondary had to cut their budgets this year due to a drop in revenue.

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3 d. ago Union slams what it calls WestJet outsourcing call centre jobs from Calgary to El Salvador

While the airline says changes to its call centre operations won't affect its employees, Unifor says the carrier has already transferred 400 of the positions to the Central American country

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4 d. ago Deachman: In truth, public service cuts won't be catastrophic for Ottawa

A new report predicts the number of jobs lost will account for about 2.5 per cent of Ottawa's workforce. Here's why it'll be okay.

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1 week ago Ontario ‘adjudicating’ more tariff loan applications, only $100M handed out so far

The Fall Economic Statement, tabled Thursday, confirmed Ontario has given $100 million to tariff-battered Algoma Steel, but has not finalized agreements with any other companies.

Economics

1 week ago William Watson: The Citizen’s guide to where Ottawa can start cutting

The federal government employs more than 350,000 people in 84 departments and agencies. A 10 per cent reduction shouldn't be catastrophic

Culture

1 week ago ‘Ottawa is creating an emergency’: Quebec minister on temporary immigration cuts

Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge said Ottawa’s new restrictions on temporary foreign workers have left businesses facing severe labour shortages.

Politics

1 week ago Federal budget cuts may affect some of the pleasures that define Ottawa

It will take at least six months before measures like reduced museum hours or increased ticket prices come into effect, an economist says.

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1 week ago Ottawa MP says 'transition plan' in works for public servants who lose jobs in National Capital Region

The Liberals won every riding in Ottawa-Gatineau after promising to "cap, not cut" the public service.

Society

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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2 w. ago Ottawa launching Stellantis dispute resolution process over Brampton cuts

Industry Minister Melanie Joly faced questions at the House of Commons industry committee on whether federal contracts included definitive protections for Canadian autoworkers.

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2 w. ago Ottawa’s immigration cuts have eased pressure on housing and labour markets: TD Economic report

Ottawa's immigration plan to right-size non-permanent residents and permanent resident targets allowed for some ‘catch up’ in Canada's social and economic infrastructure, says TD

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2 w. ago Hyundai Signals Looming Relief After $1.3 Billion US Tariff Hit

Hyundai Motor Co. said US tariffs cost it about 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in the third quarter, though this week’s trade agreement between Seoul and Washington that lowers import tariffs may offer the automaker some reprieve.

Economics

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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3 w. ago Ottawa cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts

OTTAWA — The federal government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free after both companies cut back on their Canadian operations, according to government officials. Federal officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly until an announcement is finalized Thursday evening, said Canada is limiting how many U.S.-assembled vehicles can be […]

Economics

3 w. ago Former world chess champion may face discipline for treatment of Daniel Naroditsky

Chess’s international governing body said Wednesday it’s considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where Naroditsky trained and worked as a coach, announced his death Monday. He […]

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3 w. ago People pardoned by Trump want banks to forgive their past, too

(Bloomberg) — It’s one thing to be cleared by the president. It’s another to be cleared by the bank. Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy was pardoned at the end of President Donald Trump’s first term after a conviction for violating a US lobbying law. Yet when he applied for an American Express Co. credit card this […]

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