2023 Federal Budget

• Small businesses are getting a break on credit card fees starting next year

  Many Canadian small businesses will face lower fees on their credit card transactions after a deal struck between the government, Visa and Mastercard goes into effect.

  Consumer

  May 18
  
• Budget 2023 won’t fuel inflation, but misses the bigger economic picture: experts

  The budget saw the government attempting to strike a balance between necessary investments while not fueling inflation, but experts say a looming recession may make things worse.

  Politics

  Apr 2
  
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• Paid pregnancy loss leave included in Budget 2023. But who can get it?

  Federal workers who experience pregnancy loss may soon be entitled to paid leave, according to a proposal in the Liberals' 2023 budget. Advocates say the benefit should be for all.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• CRA to roll out new automatic tax filing system. Here’s what to know

  The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes get their benefits.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Canada eyes ban on animal testing for cosmetics. What are the alternatives?

  Under the proposed amendments to the Food and Drugs Act included in the 2023 budget, the Canadian government wants to prohibit the testing of cosmetics on animals.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Will Budget 2023 make life more affordable for Canadians? Here’s what experts say

  The Liberals pitched a slew of affordability measures in Budget 2023 as government spending is set to rise. Will this make it any easier for Canadians struggling to make ends meet?

  Politics

  Mar 29
• Budget 2023 offers $35B in green tax credits, still trails U.S. incentives

  Trudeau's government has been under pressure to level the playing field with the U.S. since Washington passed massive uncapped incentives for clean energy investments last year.

  Economy

  Mar 29
• Mixed reactions in Calgary to 2023 federal budget

  Calgary's mayor voiced mixed reaction to the 2023 federal budget released Tuesday with a focus on helping Canadians struggling with high inflation and rising interest rates.

  Politics

  Mar 28
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• Budget 2023 commits $8.7M to Indigenous resource consultation, eyes housing strategy

  The budget shows Ottawa also plans to inject $4 billion over seven years into an urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing strategy beginning in 2024-25.

  Politics

  Mar 28
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• Budget 2023 expands dental-care program, but expected cost balloons to $13B

  Tuesday's budget shows the Liberals are planning a government-administered insurance program, at a cost of $13 billion over five years beginning in fiscal year 2023-24.

  Politics

  Mar 28