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Liberal minister accused of using government resources to bolster father’s school board campaign
It may just be a tablecloth, but Conservative MPs allege it represents a clear violation of several rules governing the actions of MPs. Continue reading
Up and down and up again: tracking Liberal budget forecasts since their election
Pop quiz: what is the Liberal government’s forecasted deficit for this year? Continue reading
Journalists are Canadians too, Finance Minister Bill Morneau acknowledges
In a one-on-one interview, Finance Minister Bill Morneau conceded he answers to all Canadians, including journalists. Continue reading
Canada child benefit: How your family is affected by the latest changes
The Liberals said a family currently receiving the maximum amount of $6,400 for a child under six years old will, as of July 2018, see that rise to $6,496, and to $6,626 by 2019-2020. Continue reading
Bill Morneau benefiting from loopholes while closing others on ‘honest’ workers, Conservatives charge
The opposition zeroed in on two revelations regarding the finance minister’s substantial personal wealth: that he still owns his shares in his family’s business, and that those shares are held in a numbered company in Alberta. Continue reading
Liberal small-biz tax cut offers ‘some medicine’ but not a panacea to tax concerns, expert says
Stacked up against the other proposals a tax rate reduction for small businesses isn’t enough to keep people in Canada, said one expert. Continue reading
Canada, Mexico reject U.S. NAFTA proposals as latest round of talks wind down
The proposals in question revolve around the dairy and auto sectors, dispute resolution, government procurement and a sunset clause. Continue reading
Expect to pay more for lots of stuff if Donald Trump dissolves NAFTA
Canadian consumers benefit from U.S.-Mexico trade, even if Canada’s direct trading relationship with Mexico doesn’t boast a high dollar figure. Continue reading
Absence of criminal activity allowed Edmonton terror suspect to enter Canada despite U.S. deportation order
Edmonton terror suspect Abdulahi Sharif had no known criminal activity when he showed up at the Canadian border in 2012, which is why he was able to claim asylum despite a deportation order from U.S. Continue reading
Liberals have a lot of gun-control promises left to make good on, but insist it’ll all be done soon
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says he expects to have legislation on all outstanding gun-control promises on the table before the end of the year. Continue reading
Liberal MPs on women’s committee force Tory MP to take job she doesn’t want
The Conservative MP thanked the Liberals for their nomination but said she didn’t want the job. Still, the Liberals forced the vote and used their majority to vote her in. Continue reading
Las Vegas, Orlando, Virginia Tech shootings deadliest on long list of U.S. mass shootings
Until last night, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history was the June 2016 attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Here are the others that top the list. Continue reading
Teen mental health advocate elbows way into Justin Trudeau’s schedule
The Ontario student, who lost both of his parents to their mental illnesses, said he sees this meeting as a big step, but knows he has a lot of work still before he can rest. Continue reading
Liberals accused of ‘thwarting democracy’ after walking out of women’s committee vote
Liberal and NDP members said they could not support Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s nomination of Rachael Harder because of her voting record on women’s rights and a prior endorsement. Continue reading
Chelsea Manning says Canada has denied her entry, deemed inadmissible for criminal record
Chelsea Manning tweeted an image of a document appearing to show a decision taken on her application to enter Canada after crossing into Quebec on Sept. 22. Continue reading
