The Conservatives have loudly condemned Trudeau for violating the Conflict of Interest Act.

Canadians are becoming less generous and giving fewer donations to charity than they did a decade ago, according to the 2016 Generosity Index published by the Fraser Institute, which analyzed donations claimed on tax returns.

Canada's oil extraction industry will have to ride through $21 billion in losses before it returns to profitability some time in 2017, according to the latest estimate from the Conference Board of Canada.