Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Affordability gap leaves Liberal budget with middling reviews: Leger poll
OTTAWA - New polling suggests Canadians had a lukewarm response to the federal budget released last week - leading one pollster to argue all parties should think twice before mounting an election camp...
Nov 12, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney holds up a copy of the budget as he and Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne, not shown, make their way to the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand's G7 meeting with Rubio
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE - Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations gathered in the Niagara region this week to discuss global crises - but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she did not broach...
Nov 12, 2025
Resolutions on coal, flags and more up for debate at Alberta UCP annual meeting
EDMONTON - Reintroducing coal-powered electricity to Alberta's grid and restricting which flags are flown on public property are among dozens of new policy proposals being brought forward by grassroot...
Nov 12, 2025
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume. The order keeps in place at least for...
Nov 11, 2025
'It wasn't for nothing': Veterans thrilled with Remembrance Day turnout in Calgary
CALGARY - Veterans say they were heartened by the support as thousands of Calgarians turned out on a bright, sunny day Tuesday to commemorate Remembrance Day. "I like it because that means people are ...
Nov 11, 2025
Mayors of Halifax and Boston celebrate ties despite Canada-U.S. trade conflict
HALIFAX - Despite the frosty relationship between Canada and the United States, Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu say the ties between the two cities remain strong. The Boston m...
Nov 11, 2025
'It's about all of us': Armed Forces, veterans gather for Remembrance Day in Montreal
MONTREAL - On Remembrance Day, Bruno Plourde said his thoughts were with a comrade he lost while the two were deployed in Afghanistan. "We have a special place in our heart for him today," he said Tue...
Nov 11, 2025
B.C. falls silent at Remembrance Day services, where family ties hold strong
Remembrance Day services across British Columbia fell silent for two minutes to honour the sacrifice of war and military veterans, with some attendees reflecting on traditions of service running throu...
Nov 11, 2025
Affected by U.S. flight cancellations? Travel insurance might not help you
MONTREAL - As the U.S. government shutdown leads to thousands of cancelled flights, some Canadian travellers find themselves caught up in the stateside travel chaos. But there's a chance that even tho...
Nov 11, 2025
Quebec should strengthen climate targets despite rollback in the U.S., says committee
MONTREAL - An expert committee says Quebec needs to maintain its ambition to address climate change despite a U.S. government that disputes climate science. Quebec's advisory committee on climate chan...
Nov 11, 2025
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8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...
