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The federal government’s budget is full of measures geared towards young Canadians, which includes a ‘right to disconnect’ from work after hours. David Akin looks at which types of workers will be affected, and if the proposed amendment to the Canada Labour Code can realistically be implemented.

A Nova Scotia mother is calling on the federal government to expand childcare funding to private operators. She says the situation is dire in the community of East Hants – with only a few non-profit daycares in the area. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Representatives from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia appealed to a senate committee Wednesday evening to put more pressure on the federal government to assume responsibility for protecting the Chignecto Isthmus. As Silas Brown reports, both provinces highlighted the urgency of moving forward with the project.

The federal government’s housing and affordability strategies are being touted ahead of tabling its 2024 budget. But to make any serious progress, they will need municipalities and provinces to cooperate. As Megan King explains, that cooperation is not guaranteed.

The battle between the Ford and Trudeau governments continues over housing. The federal government has promised to divide $5 billion between the country’s provinces and territories but only if they meet certain conditions. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the latest.

Finances are certainly important for Canadians right now, as the federal government prepares to table the latest federal budget later this month. New polling by Ipsos conducted exclusively for Global News offers a peek into what many in the country want those fiscal priorities to be. Mackenzie Gray reports.

Canada’s Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced on Thursday that the federal government is increasing the withdrawal limit for Canadians pulling money from their RRSP to put toward a new home under the First Home Buyers’ Plan. It’s part of a handful of changes he announced, including changes to the amortization on mortgages for first-time homebuyers.

In Canada, farmers are feeling the pinch of the federally imposed “carbon tax,” which is designed to reduce the country’s emissions. The tax, which puts a price on pollution, is expected to contribute to one-third of Canada’s emissions reductions by 2030. However, farmers argue that it is hurting their industry by adding unnecessary strain and...

New research shows nearly 300 federal government projects and initiatives have used Artificial intelligence in Canada, including predicting the outcome of tax cases and to promote diversity in hiring. Anne Gaviola has more on why one researcher is calling for more transparency in Business Matters for Thursday, April 11.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to deliver this year’s federal spending plan in the House of Commons April 16, and she’s been getting lots of advice on what should be included. As our chief political correspondent David Akin reports, some of the recommendations are aimed squarely at making life more...

On Tuesday, Minister Responsible for Prairies Economic Development Dan Vandal commented on the need to improve the supply of affordable housing for families saying, “We need all sorts of housing but we just need more builds in the city of Winnipeg and all across Canada.”

Police chiefs, politicians and auto industry representatives met Wednesday in Mississauga to talk about the province’s record-setting auto theft problem. As Sean O’Shea reports, participants offered suggestions, but no immediate solutions.

The federal government is introducing long-promised legislation designed to protect kids from online harm. The bill will aim for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images and as Emily Lazatin reports, it includes a pledge to hold social media platforms accountable for what they host.

More affordable housing units will be built in Edmonton following the federal announcement of $175 millio. Randy Boissonnault, minister of employment, workforce development and official languages, joined us on ‘Global News Morning’ to talk more about the announcement and what it means for the city.

Just one week after Premier David Eby announced the creation of the B.C. Builds program, the federal government is committing a further $2 billion to the program for creating more middle-class rental housing. Alissa Thibault reports.

Banff will receive $4.6 million as part of its agreement with the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. But there are some strings attached. And as Sarah Offin reports, that could put parking at a premium for one of Calgary’s most popular getaways.

To help ease inflation and interest rates in Canada, Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre shared his government’s “three specific demands” for the Liberal government’s upcoming federal 2024 budget on Sunday.

Ontario has become the latest province to sign on for its share of a nearly $200-billion health-funding deal from the federal government. The money is meant to help ease the pressures Canada’s health-care system is facing amid staff shortages and major backlogs. But as Mackenzie Gray reports, critics say it won’t be enough to make...

Criticized during question period for not doing enough to prevent mass layoffs at Bell Media and the “destruction” of Quebec media, Canadian Heritage Minister Pascal St-Onge said the federal government “will not be giving more public money to a billionaire company like that.”

The federal government is moving ahead with changes to Canada’s asylum claim system, which could speed up the country’s deportation process. Mackenzie Gray explains what some of those changes are, and the reaction.