3 d. ago Ottawa police seek four suspects in 'bank investigator' scams

Three men and one woman were described as suspects in scams believed to have taken place between April and September.

Economics

4 d. ago UK growth slows down to a crawl in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

LONDON (AP) — Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed Thursday, in what is a blow to the British government less than two weeks ahead of a crucial budget that is expected to see taxes rise again. The Office for National […]

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4 d. ago Reeves Looks to Woo Budget Watchdog With Plan to Cut Inflation

Rachel Reeves should get billions of pounds of extra room in her upcoming budget, UK Treasury officials believe, thanks to her plan to cut household bills and bring down inflation.

Economics

5 d. ago Ottawa seeks new parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’

The federal government's list of governor-in-council appointments includes a posting for a new budget officer, who offers analysis of budgets, campaign promises and spending plans.

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5 d. ago Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’

OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone with “tact and discretion” _ just a few months after appointing a highly critical fiscal watchdog on an interim basis. The federal government’s list of governor-in-council appointments includes a posting for a new budget officer — an independent agent of […]

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1 week ago CBO confirms hack, says it has implemented new security measures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday confirmed it had been hacked, potentially disclosing important government data to malicious actors. The small government office, with some 275 employees, provides objective, impartial analysis to support lawmakers during the budget process. It is required to produce a cost estimate for nearly every bill approved by […]

Economics

1 week ago OPINION: Mark Carney aiming to repeat Justin Trudeau’s biggest mistakes

On Nov. 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled its first budget since taking office in the spring. Despite the new face at the helm, Carney’s budget unfortunately relies on the same failed economic strategy the Justin Trudeau government pursued for a decade. For starters, Carney’s economic plan calls for more government involvement in the […]

Politics

2 w. ago Ottawa police seeking woman in aggravated assault investigation

Mary Davis, 39, was being sought after officers were called to Lanark Avenue for reports of an assault at about 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Teck Resources ‘very pleased’ with progress of talks with regulators on Anglo deal

VANCOUVER — The head of Teck Resources says he’s happy with the way talks with government officials are going as the company seeks Ottawa’s approval for its proposed merger with U.K. mining giant Anglo American — even as the industry minister signalled last month she wanted more from the companies. “Conversations are ongoing, and they’re […]

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