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
Beer prices could soon go up due to ‘beer tax.’ What to know
A hike in a 'beer tax' that could make brews more expensive for Canadians is again being considered by Ottawa after a delay earlier in the year.
Canada
Nov 1, 2023
McKinsey federal contracts not result of political interference, audit finds
The Treasury Board said Tuesday it has found no evidence of political interference in federal contracts with consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Canada
Jun 27, 2023
McKinsey contracts probe will see committee press minister over awards
Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government was elected in 2015, McKinsey has been awarded 24 contracts worth $104.6 million, according to federal officials.
Canada
Feb 6, 2023
‘I am not a friend’ of Trudeau, ex-McKinsey head Dominic Barton says amid contract probe
Barton, who later served as ambassador to China, was grilled by MPs who are studying the over $100 million in government contracts awarded to McKinsey under the Liberals.
Canada
Feb 1, 2023
McKinsey contracts with Ottawa to be probed by House of Commons committee
The firm recently came into the spotlight after news reports highlighted the rapid growth of the company's work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.
Politics
Jan 18, 2023
Marci Ien looks to hold Toronto Centre for Liberals as Annamie Paul aims for seat
Liberal incumbent Marci Ien is being challenged for the seat by Green Party Leader Annamie Paul.
Politics
Sep 14, 2021
Coronavirus: Smaller Canadian airlines fear being left out of federal aid programs
The federal government is offering financing to the country's largest employers but most regional carriers fall far short of the threshold for annual revenues.
Economy
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 wage subsidy program extended through August, Trudeau says
The prime minister says the idea is to give employers more runway, and confidence to resume operations slowly if they have to.
Economy
May 15, 2020
Scott Thompson: Justin Trudeau needs to answer more questions on WE Charity scandal
Answers to questions in the WE Charity scandal are needed now more than ever, Scott Thompson writes.
Commentary
Sep 10, 2020
WE Charity shutting down doesn’t make ‘Liberals’ scandal go away’: opposition says
The demise of WE's Canadian operations won't take the heat off Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his government's decision to hire the charity to run a now-defunct student volunteer program.
Canada
Sep 10, 2020
Bill Morneau broke elections rules ahead of 2019 campaign: commissioner
Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté says Morneau broke the rules and must pay a $300-fine.
Canada
Sep 10, 2020
Broadcaster Marci Ien to run for Liberals in Bill Morneau’s old riding of Toronto Centre
Morneau represented Toronto Centre for the Liberals before he suddenly resigned as finance minister and MP in August.
Politics
Sep 18, 2020
Global credit rating agency issues new warning over Canada’s coronavirus spending, debt
Fitch Ratings downgraded Canada's triple-A credit rating in June, dropping the country to an "AA+" rating over what it called "the deterioration of Canada's public finances"' due to COVID-19.
Canada
Aug 27, 2020
WE Charity Canada says it could take a year to wind down, will still release documents
After WE Charity’s surprise decision to shut down its Canadian operations, questions remain about the future of the for-profit company ME To WE.
Canada
Sep 10, 2020
Roy Green: Could there be a pre-Christmas election for Erin O’Toole and the Conservatives?
O'Toole has a decision make: to be bold, or not, Roy Green says,
Commentary
Sep 11, 2020
Freeland says she’s confident coronavirus defeat ‘is not years away’
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who also became finance minister last month, said she believes the coronavirus pandemic will be defeated.
Canada
Sep 27, 2020
Conservatives ask languages watchdog to probe WE Charity decision
Conservative MP Richard Martel alleges in a letter to commissioner Raymond Theberge that the youth group did not have the ability to deliver the multimillion-dollar Canada Student Service Grant program in both of Canada's official languages.
Canada
Sep 3, 2020
ANALYSIS: Trudeau government nears the record for leaving Parliament without a budget
In nine days — on Friday, Oct. 16 — the current Parliament will have gone 316 days without a federal budget -- a new record in Canadian political history.
Politics
Oct 7, 2020
Conservatives urge WE Charity to hand over documents on student grant program
The request is contained in a letter sent today by Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre and ethics critic Michael Barrett to WE co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger.
Canada
Aug 30, 2020