66 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Carney’s budget won’t fix decade of Trudeau’s economic mismanagement

The PM's proposed solution is a long-term use of taxpayers’ money to trigger more private and public sector investment in Canada.

Politics

3 d. ago FIRST READING: One tenth of Carney’s budget cuts come from sending less marijuana money to veterans

Each year, the government pays for 30 tonnes of cannabis for veterans and ex-Mounties

Transport

4 d. ago B.C. public sector workers vote in favour of contract ratification

In an update shared Thursday, the BCGEU said 79 per cent of its membership took part in the vote and of those who did, 89.3 per cent voted to accept the tentative agreement.

Society

5 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 Bank of Canada Mulled Delaying Cut Until After Carney’s Budget

Bank of Canada officials discussed delaying a rate cut until they had more details about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget and US trade policy.

Transport

6 d. ago Canada needs a smaller, more capable, more affordable public service | Opinion

Andrew MacDougall: Mark Carney swung the axe with Budget 2025. Now comes the battle to excise the flesh with cuts.

Other

7 d. ago 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Flat like pancakes’: Linamar’s Hasenfratz points finger at public sector for Canada’s productivity gap

Concern over Canada’s lagging productivity was thrown into high gear last year

Other

1 week ago How many public service jobs is the government actually cutting?

Budget 2025 was both revelatory and confusing when it came to public service cuts. Here's what you need to know.

Politics

1 week ago B.C. schools must adjust again as federal budget deepens cuts to international student targets

Students will likely see larger class sizes, more sessional lecturers and less class availability. Some fear tuition increases.

Society

1 week ago Leaked memo says Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs

The draft budget contemplates spending cuts in 12 of 20 areas, and spending freezes in two. Five departments will get spending boosts. Read more.

Other

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.

Other

1 week ago 'An attack against one is an attack against all': Unions to fight public service cuts

Labour leaders convene to decry cuts unveiled in Budget 2025.

Events

1 week ago Carney’s budget means the Bank of Canada may have to cut interest rates again, says economist

Spending announced in the budget increases the deficit to nearly double its current size out to 2030

Transport

1 week ago EDITORIAL: Prime minister banks on debt to boost Canada’s economy

Mark Carney’s 1st budget is as advertised, financed in part by cutting government’s day-to-day operating expenses

Politics

1 week ago Carney is cutting the luxury tax. What else is getting axed in Budget 2025?

Other measures include a 'super-reduction' to Canada's marginal effective tax rate and further automating traveller screening at the nation's airports.

Economics

1 week ago Federal budget takes a swing at affordability with youth jobs, tax cuts, bank fee reforms

The budget promises to review fees charged by banks and other financial institutions, which include Interac e-transfer and ATM fees

Society

1 week ago Liberal government wants to change arbitration rules for public servants

The changes to the Public Sector Labour Relations Act would alter the arbitration process for public service bargaining units.

Politics

1 week ago Carney’s 1st budget aims to balance ‘generational’ spending with cuts

The question now is whether Carney’s decision to simultaneously run a sizeable deficit while slashing public service jobs will find support among opposition parties.

Economics

2 w. ago Intelligence watchdogs ask Carney to spare them from federal budget cuts as security agencies grow

The agencies warn ‘with less, we will do less’ as the organizations they oversee are set to receive more money and broader powers

Events