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‘Deficits are lower, that’s a fact’: Finance minister defends budget
CTV: Champagne was referring to last year’s deficit, which in the spring economic update last April was projected…
November 8, 2026
Democratic control of Congress offers chance to reset Canada-U.S. trade talks, say politicos: ‘it’s a new world in the United States’
Politico: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government should provide all the support it can to members of the Canada-U.S.…
November 8, 2026
Poilievre pans Liberal budget’s $15M capital gains exemption, calls for ‘simpler’ plan
CBC: “Basically, I can’t figure out who actually qualifies,” Poilievre said in an interview on Rosemary Barton Live…
November 8, 2026
Canadian sketch show beats American late night to punchline
New York Times: The long-running comedy show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” is having a heyday playing with…
November 7, 2026
What Carney’s budget reveals about ridings Liberals want to keep and win
Toronto Star: Ridings of two floor-crossers to the Liberals got project funding in Thursday’s budget, but so did…
November 7, 2026
Aid sector calls out lack of any mention of foreign aid in federal budget
The Canadian Press: “The budget is largely silent on issues of international development co-operation and humanitarian action,” said…
November 7, 2026
Blue wave in U.S. doesn’t change businesses seeking immediate trade war relief, say sector reps
The Hill Times: ‘The political dynamics in Washington and the U.S. have changed, but the economic realities haven’t,’…
November 7, 2026
Northern, remote RCMP detachments chronically and critically understaffed: Internal report
CBC: “Northern and isolated posts face a complex set of barriers that significantly hinder recruitment, retention and overall…
November 7, 2026
Poilievre insists he will ‘continue to fight’ even if Conservatives lose key byelection
CTV: “We’re going to fight for the people. I’m going to continue to fight for the people of…
November 6, 2026
Carney says Canada welcomes ‘any moves’ to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
The Canadian Press: Speaking to reporters Friday, Carney said he hasn’t spoken with Democrats about plans to introduce…
November 6, 2026
Joly asks Competition Bureau to investigate Cleveland-Cliffs purchase of Stelco
CBC: Canada’s industry minister is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate Stelco’s parent company after its CEO told…
November 6, 2026
Former PM Trudeau takes on role at Oxford University
CTV: The university announced on Friday that Trudeau has joined its Blavatnik School of Government as a Distinguished…
November 6, 2026
Carney says new immigration levels plan ‘sustainable’ as it draws ire of Conservatives
CBC: While the new levels plan calls for the addition of 380,000 new permanent residents next year, when…
November 6, 2026
Poilievre accuses govt of cooking books on immigration
The Canadian Press: “It will bring the total number of new permanent residents to 650,000, by far a…
November 6, 2026
Champagne, Carney travelling across country to sell federal budget to Canadians
The Canadian Press: Opposition leaders have argued the budget falls short, particularly when it comes to helping people…
November 6, 2026
Manitoba Métis Federation ‘appalled’ at lack of Métis funding in federal budget
The Canadian Press: “The hugely successful distinctions-based approach has vanished, and government is reverting to phrases like ‘Indigenous’…
November 6, 2026
Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians struggling with costs
The Canadian Press: While Ottawa earmarked fresh assistance for lower-income households in Budget 2026, families with earnings above…
November 6, 2026
From groceries to tax credits, how much is in the federal budget for your wallet?
CBC: But aside from some relief on things like groceries and gas — measures that will support Canadians…
November 5, 2026
7 takeaways from Carney govt’s 2nd budget
CBC: The government coffers were bolstered by an expected windfall thanks in part to oil revenues. But the…
November 5, 2026
Some permanent resident applicants left in limbo by changes to Canadian citizenship law
CBC: CBC News has learned that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada quietly put permanent resident applications on hold…
November 5, 2026