Cost Of Living Canada

• ‘It’s silly’: B.C. seniors protest poverty-causing conditions in their golden years

  Carrying signs reading "Fair Pensions of Seniors Now" dozens of Vernon seniors heeded the call of the Tin Cup organization to protest poverty causing conditions.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2024
  
• Disability benefit recipients urge Saskatchewan to increase rates

  "Ramen noodles and the food bank": recipients of SAID, advocates and the Saskatchewan NDP say the program's rates leave many recipients struggling to make ends meet.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2023
  
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• Canadian workers’ wages are on the rise. Can they keep pace with inflation?

  Wages were on the rise in the back half of 2022, but have yet to catch up with inflation. Economists say that's hurting low-income workers.

  Money

  Jan 6, 2023
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• Bread prices have soared. Here’s a look at the players behind rising costs this year

  Scientists tirelessly research bug- and disease-resistant wheat strains to boost harvests and improve the quality, flavour and sustainability of crops.

  Consumer

  Dec 21, 2022
• Barrie shelter raising concerns over inflation’s impact on women living with abuse

  The Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter says inflation and the higher cost of living are making it harder for women experiencing domestic abuse to leave their abuser.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
• ‘Slash and burn’ economics not the answer to global woes, Freeland warns

  Despite a dire economic prognosis for the global economy, the FES still contained some $30 billion net in new spending measures over the next six years.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2022
• Demand for food bank services ‘explodes’ in Quebec, according to report

  The report found that across the province, demand for food bank services has gone up 20 per cent from last year, going from 1.9 million requests every month to 2.2 million. 

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2022
• Dental care benefit, rent support bill expected to pass in House of Commons this week

  The bill is expected to come to a vote in the House on Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Poilievre overtakes Trudeau as leader seen as best choice for prime minister: poll

  The Ipsos poll conducted for Global News found Poilievre leading Trudeau in most provinces, despite voters feeling no party is equipped to tackle the major issues.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2022
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• 1 in 3 Canadians believe Trudeau should stay in power as Tories edge ahead: poll

  While there is no election on the immediate horizon, the Liberal-NDP governance deal struck earlier this year aims to last until 2025 -- though could fall apart at any time.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022