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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Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August
OTTAWA - Most economists believe the Bank of Canada has a green light to cut interest rates on Wednesday after a last-minute inflation report showed price pressures were relatively tame in August. Ann...
Sep 16, 2025
B.C., federal governments support huge LNG facility, opposed by some First Nations
VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have announced their support for a massive LNG export facility floating in waters off the province's northwest, despite opposition from some Fir...
Sep 15, 2025
B.C. debt and deficit balloon with carbon tax gone and growth slides
VICTORIA - New figures projecting British Columbia's debt of almost $213 billion by 2028 are "very, very concerning," while the forecasted deficit has hit a record high of almost $11.6 billion for the...
Sep 15, 2025
Mexico trip kicks off globe-hopping travel season for PM Carney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico City this week - the first of many official trips during what diplomats like to call "summit season." Here's a look at where Carney will be racking...
Sep 15, 2025
Who will go toe-to-toe in the House of Commons this fall?
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today for what's expected to be an intense few months. Here's a look at the politicians who will be facing off with each other on key issu...
Sep 15, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney shake hands following the English-language federal leaders' debate in Montreal on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
The budget, bail and other bills: Five things to watch for as Parliament returns
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are gearing up for their return to the House of Commons in what's expected to be a busy fall. Here is a look at some of the things to watch for as Parliament gets underw...
Sep 14, 2025
Parliament returns Monday with Carney's first budget on the horizon
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to square off with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Parliament for the first time this week when the House of Commons reconvenes for the fall sitting....
Sep 14, 2025
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association will release its August home sales figures on Monday. The associat...
Sep 14, 2025
Former climate minister McKenna describes struggles over carbon pricing in new book
OTTAWA - Former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna says the Justin Trudeau government's efforts to explain the consumer carbon price to Canadians were "half-hearted" - and just getting a m...
Sep 12, 2025
Political aims, critical minerals strategy key to review of Teck-Anglo deal: experts
Political considerations and critical minerals strategy will be top of mind for Ottawa as it considers whether to approve a planned tie-up between Canada's Teck Resources Ltd. and U.K.-based Anglo Ame...
Sep 12, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...