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  • All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
    While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
    Canada
    Apr 16
  • Are cellphone bills falling in Canada? Critics question Ottawa’s claims 
    Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, that 'we’ve cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019 — in part by increasing competition.'
    Canada
    Apr 22
  • Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: ‘Higher than I would like’
    During a fireside chat, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy admitted the deficit in Ontario's budget was higher than he would like, despite writing the financial plan.
    Economy
    Apr 6
  • Justin Trudeau highlights supports for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Tuesday discussing supports for local Indigenous communities.
    Politics
    Apr 23
  • Budget 2024 tries to sell youth a more affordable life with billions in spending
    The Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget includes tax changes and efforts to make life more affordable for millennial and gen Z Canadians.
    Money
    Apr 16
  • Freeland set to table 2024 federal budget in the House of Commons
    The Liberal government has already unveiled significant planks of the budget over the last few weeks during a campaign-style tour aimed at drumming up attention for their agenda. 
    Politics
    Apr 16
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  • ‘A swing and a miss’: Saskatchewan premier comments on federal budget, deficit
    Moe said the province asked the federal government to deliver two things in the budget: more funding towards municipal infrastructure and for the carbon price to be removed. 
    Canada
    Apr 16
  • Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
    One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
    Politics
    Apr 16
  • Tired of after-hours emails? Budget 2024 plans ‘right to disconnect’
    If your boss calls, texts or emails after hours, a change being proposed in Budget 2024 could give some Canadian workers the right to ignore them.
    Canada
    Apr 16
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  • Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability?
    The 2024 budget tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday promised to put money back into Canadians’ wallets. So what will that look like?
    Canada
    Apr 18
  • After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
    After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
    Economy
    Apr 16
  • N.S. mom who went on day care wait lists while pregnant is still waiting. Her daughter’s now a toddler
    Sarah Hoban says her 18-month-old daughter is currently on 10 day care waitlists, and warns families can't wait until 2026 for more spaces.
    Canada
    Apr 19
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  • Trudeau announces $2.4B federal investment in AI, tech sector
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Montreal Sunday that the new federal investment in AI and the tech industry will promote job growth and productivity.
    Canada
    Apr 7
  • Affordable housing announcements get mixed reviews in Edmonton
    A plan by the federal government to combat the affordable housing crunch across the country is coming under scrutiny in Edmonton.
    Canada
    Apr 4
  • ‘His own gravy train’: Cost of staffing Doug Ford’s office more than double Kathleen Wynne’s
    The size and cost of the premier's office under Ontario Premier Doug Ford has expanded significantly since the premier took over, far outpacing spending under the Liberals.
    Canada
    Apr 2
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  • Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
    The building was declared surplus in 2016 after the local reserve unit moved out, but it is still used for community functions, military cadet training and to house a museum.
    Canada
    Apr 17
  • TDSB deficit woes continue as provincial government refuses to step in
    The Toronto District School Board has said it is facing a deficit of roughly $26.5 million for the upcoming year, even after some cuts have already been made.
    Education
    Apr 18
  • B.C. unveils $300M to expand Metro Vancouver transit after federal budget snub
    There was no new money for Metro Vancouver transit in the 2024 federal budget. The province unveiled funding Wednesday aimed at expanding bus service.
    Economy
    Apr 17
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  • Edmontonians weigh in on how city should handle proposed tax increase
    Edmontonians are sharing their opinions on how the city should handle the tax increase.
    Politics
    Apr 12
  • What Budget 2024 promises on auto theft – plus, nearly $700M for CSIS
    With the number of stolen cars in Canada surging, Ottawa is bringing in stiffer penalties for auto theft as part of Budget 2024 including new offences.
    Canada
    Apr 16
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