Canada has the ‘capacity’ to handle a recession despite continued deficit: Morneau
Finance Minister Bill Morneau also said concerns about Canadian competitiveness will form a key plank of the upcoming fall economic update. Continue reading
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Trudeau says 2019 election will be nasty, but Liberals will strike a positive tone
The Liberal leader tells a party fundraiser that he and his Liberal party won’t indulge in mudslinging in the coming campaign. Continue reading
How did Trudeau’s taxes and benefits affect you? Find out with our calculator
A lot has happened since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office in 2015. Here’s how his government’s tax and benefits changes add up. Continue reading
Morneau eyeing targeted measures over corporate tax cuts to counter U.S. tax overhaul: sources
For months, the federal Liberals have been under pressure from business leaders to respond to a U.S. tax overhaul that many warn has put Canada at a disadvantage. Continue reading
Trump tax cuts put 635K Canadian jobs at risk, PwC report finds
As investment flows south, jobs will disappear north of the border, a new study warns. Continue reading
Liberals block Tory plans to set up Trans Mountain pipeline probe
As part of the proposal, Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi would have been summoned to explain what’s next for the Trans Mountain expansion project. Continue reading
Trump steel tariffs sparking ‘surge’ in imports that have feds ‘concerned:’ Morneau
A “surge” in foreign steel products coming into Canada has federal officials considering “exceptional” safeguard measures. Continue reading
Cracks in Canada’s job market starting to show, finance minister warned
An internal federal analysis is forecasting job market moderation on the horizon following Canada’s extended period of healthy employment growth. Continue reading
Canada’s richest families own as much wealth as 3 provinces combined: report
Canada’s wealthiest families are increasingly looking like dynasties. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada’s becoming less competitive — and we need to change that, fast
With the uncertainty around NAFTA and global trade, Canada needs to pull out all the stops to remain globally competitive and attract investment, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
