BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday but signalled...
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Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is not committing to meeting the $40.1-billion deficit target she set for the government...
Finance minister says government's fiscal update coming Dec. 16
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will publish the government's fall economic statement on Dec. 16, just before members of...
GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation
OTTAWA -- The federal government's GST holiday would cost as much as $2.7 billion if provinces with a harmonized sales...
GST break could cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces don't waive compensation: PBO
The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's GST holiday could cost as much as $2.7 billion, if provinces don't...
GST break could cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces don't waive compensation: PBO
OTTAWA -- The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's GST holiday could cost as much as $2.7 billion, if...
Jobless rate reaches 6.8% in November, highest since January 2017 outside of pandemic
OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month as more people looked for work in a...
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO
OTTAWA -- The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues...
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to...
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of...
Liberal minister says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become 51st state
OTTAWA -- Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says president-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st...
Poilievre calls for asylum seeker cap, border plan as U.S. tariff threat looms
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border security as...
Poilievre calls for asylum seeker cap, border plan as U.S. tariff threat looms
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border...
Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year
OTTAWA -- The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September.
Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons
The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of...
Poilievre calls two-month GST break inflationary, says Tories will vote against it
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will vote against Liberal legislation to remove GST off a slew of items...
Poilievre calls two-month GST break inflationary, says Tories will vote against it
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will vote against Liberal legislation to remove GST off a slew...
Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last...
Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says
OTTAWA -- Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more...
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA -- Here's how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect's threat to impose a 2...
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'
OTTAWA -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a...
The winners and losers of the Liberals' holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money into people's pockets over the...
Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in...
Federal government plans to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew...
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items...
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump's second term
OTTAWA -- Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as...
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently to deal with Trump's second term
OTTAWA -- Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as...
Canadian business groups say Trump's second term may bring different risks for Canada
OTTAWA -- Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as...
Canadian business groups say Trump second term may bring different risks for Canada
OTTAWA -- Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as...
Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates
The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a...
Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates
The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a...
Tory MPs backed communities seeking Liberal housing fund Poilievre vows to cut
A number of Conservative MPs have written letters to the Liberal housing minister asking him to grant their communities funding...
Tory MPs backed communities seeking Liberal housing fund Poilievre vows to cut
OTTAWA -- A number of Conservative MPs have written letters to the Liberal housing minister asking him to grant their...
Federal government would have to double military spending to meet NATO target: PBO
OTTAWA -- The parliamentary budget officer says if the federal government wants to meet NATO's military spending target by 203...
Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if his party forms government, it will scrap the federal sales tax on...
Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership will continue to be tested this week as he faces deadlines from Liberal...
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot
OTTAWA -- The federal government is slashing immigration targets as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits the government did not get...
Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods
OTTAWA -- The federal government says businesses can now request remission from newly announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and...
PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target
OTTAWA -- The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal...
PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target
OTTAWA -- The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal...
Canada Revenue Agency fires 330 employees over CERB claims during pandemic
OTTAWA -- The Canada Revenue Agency says it has terminated 330 employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit...
Trade minister says she is 'disappointed' by report of caucus revolt to oust Trudeau
A growing number of Liberal MPs are banding together to convince Prime Minister Justin Trudeau it's time to step down...
Trade minister says she is 'disappointed' by report of caucus revolt to oust Trudeau
Ottawa -- A growing number of Liberal MPs are banding together to convince Prime Minister Justin Trudeau it's time to...
As ASEAN Summit wraps, Trudeau says Canada needs to keep showing up in Southeast Asia
VIENTIANE -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada needs to keep up its presence in Southeast Asia if it wants...
Trudeau applauds Thailand for legalizing gay marriage during meeting at ASEAN summit
VIENTIANE -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated the prime minister of Thailand for her country's recent move to legalize...
Canada seeks deeper ties with Indo-Pacific as Trudeau attends ASEAN summit in Laos
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Laos this week to meet with southeast Asian leaders -- the Liberal...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Laos for ASEAN Summit
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Laos today to take part in the ASEAN Summit.
Canada announces funding for African countries, scientific research at Francophonie
PARIS -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce funding to support French-speaking African countries and initiatives to promote...
Melanie Joly plans to meet with Lebanese minister at Francophonie summit
PARIS -- Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that she's planning to meet with counterparts from Lebanon and...
Lebanon war expected to cast shadow over Francophonie summit
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to France today to attend the Francophonie summit, where the shadow of...
Small businesses to receive five years' worth of carbon rebates in December
OTTAWA -- Owners of small and medium-sized businesses will finally receive their long-awaited carbon pricing refunds before the end of...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France next week
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be travelling to France next Thursday to attend the Francophonie summit.
Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing
OTTAWA -- Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about carbon pricing so he can...
'I wasn't thinking about sex,' Conservative MP says after being accused of homophobia
OTTAWA -- Accusations of homophobia and partisan jabs took centre stage in the House of Commons on Thursday as MPs...
MPs debate another Tory non-confidence motion after Liberals survive first vote
OTTAWA -- Less than 24 hours after the Conservatives lost their first attempt to topple the government the Tories are...
Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives
OTTAWA -- Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of catering to his "rich friends" in the oil...
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others, outside of Parliament Hill this week after...
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
OTTAWA -- Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others, outside of Parliament Hill this...
Gould calls Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his carbon price warning
Liberal House leader Karina Gould lambasted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as a "fraudster" Monday morning after he said the federal...
Gould calls Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his carbon price warning
OTTAWA -- Liberal House leader Karina Gould lambasted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as a "fraudster" Monday morning after he said...