Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation
The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax, even though it hasn't passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24. The finance depa...
Jan 07, 2025 The finance department says parliamentary convention dictates that taxation proposals such as the capital gains taxation measures the Liberals introduced last year are effective as soon as the government tables a notice of ways and means motion. (The Canadian Press)
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
TORONTO - Ontario will beef up security along its border with the United States as part of its response to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday. The mo...
Jan 07, 2025
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down...
Jan 07, 2025
Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge
CALGARY - The Alberta government is partnering with Calgary-based pipeline company Enbridge Inc. to increase the province's oil and gas pipeline capacity. The agreement is to begin with a new formal w...
Jan 06, 2025
CBSA says it acted in 'good faith' detaining solar panels in forced labour probe
VANCOUVER - The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in "good faith" when it detained nearly 50 containers of solar panels belonging to a Victoria, B.C., company over concerns they...
Jan 06, 2025
Business groups call for unity as Trudeau announcement creates uncertainty
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to step down has business experts warning about the heightened uncertainty it has created and the need for a unified front to face the challenges ahead. ...
Jan 06, 2025
Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will leave the world stage with a legacy of promoting feminist causes and focusing on Asia, along with criticism that Canada's actions fell short of the governme...
Jan 06, 2025
Prorogation upends capital gains proposal but CRA yet to offer guidance
Justin Trudeau's decision to step down and prorogue Parliament will keep his government from implementing its proposed changes to capital gains for now, but Canadians might not be off the hook with ta...
Jan 06, 2025
Second attempt to free ship stuck in St. Lawrence River could take place Wednesday
MONTREAL - A second attempt to free a ship that ran aground on Christmas Eve in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal could take place Wednesday morning. The Canadian Coast Guard says part of t...
Jan 06, 2025
The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement. This was his...
Jan 06, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
On Monday's show, Evan hears concerns about the FSIN's transparency after its general assembly last week, discusses how ...