Kingston area farmers, businesses relieved as Feds back off business succession changes
Federal government removes business succession from tax fairness plan Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: When they’re laughing at you, minister, they’re not voting for you
Finance Minister Bill Morneau might have less trouble selling his tax plans if he wasn’t so out of touch, writes Charles Adler. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Liberals reintroduce spring budget with small boost in spending
By Marieke Walsh Political Reporter
Nova Scotia’s Liberals have tabled a budget that closely mirrors its pre-election spending plan. Continue reading
Saskatchewan finance minister says budget update will come Friday
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Kevin Doherty says he will present a first-quarter budget update on Friday. Continue reading
Saskatchewan finance minister says budget update before leadership decision
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Kevin Doherty says he wants to present a budget update before he announces whether he’ll jump into the race to replace Premier Brad Wall. Continue reading
Minister Bill Morneau takes plan for a strong middle class to Dieppe
Finance Minister Bill Morneau took his plan to strengthen the middle class to Dieppe, N.B. Tuesday. Continue reading
Finance minister calls idea of a Liberal speaker in an NDP government ‘bizarre’
A day after the NDP and Greens accused the BC Liberals of courting a constitutional crisis over the speaker’s job, Finance Minister Mike de Jong is calling the suggestions “bizarre.” Continue reading
Toronto homeowners cashing out as government works to rein in hot housing market
Sarah Blakely recalls feeling some trepidation when she and her husband shelled out more than $300,000 for a modest 1 1/2-storey house in a less-desirable part of Toronto. Continue reading
Canadian Union of Public Employees denounces proposal to privatize SAQ
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (SCFP) held “information sessions” outside of five SAQ stores in the greater Montreal area to denounce the idea of privatizing the institution. Continue reading
Manitoba’s deficit forecasted to be less than $1 billion: Fiscal update
The Manitoba government is looking at a lower-than-expected deficit. A fiscal update from the province says it is now projecting $872 million in red ink for the fiscal year that ends March 31. Continue reading
