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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Ottawa hasn't heard directly from China on EV tariffs, agriculture minister says
WINNIPEG - Any decision on easing tariffs on electric vehicles from China would have to take into consideration impacts on other sectors, federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said Tuesday. Can...
Sep 09, 2025
Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to deal with the country's housing crisis, which he said is entering a new phase as prices begin to fall...
Sep 09, 2025
New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the nation's economy. Employers added 911,000 fewer j...
Sep 09, 2025 A construction worker carries steel decking at the site of a construction of a housing project, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to cut red tape
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to streamline regulations and cut costs following a 60-day red tape review exercise. Departments and agencies have published reports i...
Sep 08, 2025
Carney touts Bay du Nord oilfield and Quebec energy deal in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - A proposed offshore oilfield and a hydroelectricity deal with Quebec are two major projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that can increase the competitiveness of Canada's economy, Prime M...
Sep 08, 2025
Joly expects aluminum sector to receive 'hundreds of millions' in tariff relief
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says Quebec's aluminum sector is likely to receive "hundreds of millions of dollars" from a $5 billion fund to help sectors slammed by U.S. tariffs. Nearly all o...
Sep 08, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly walk through a manufacturing facility ahead of a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Lawyers flag urgent need for better funding of federal trade, sanctions agencies
OTTAWA - Several prominent lawyers are urging Ottawa to bolster federal units that manage trade issues, arguing they are under strain amid a surge of activity fuelled in part by a United States tariff...
Sep 07, 2025
S&P/TSX composite finishes over 130 points higher amid U.S., Canadian jobs data
TORONTO - Strength in the basic materials sector helped Canada's main stock index finish more than 130 points higher on Friday, while U.S. markets were down and investors pored over employment data fr...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday a suite of new measures to support sectors of the economy hit hardest by U.S. tariffs. The announcement includes $5 billion for a fund to help comp...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
Ottawa has announced $370 million in new support for Canadian canola producers facing massive tariffs from China. The federal government said Friday that a new biofuel production incentive is meant to...
Sep 05, 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...