Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?
The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them and Canadians.
It’s time to close the infrastructure gap for Indigenous communities
The upcoming fall economic statement must go beyond minor adjustments and deliver real commitments.
As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing
It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one of the most dangerous.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
Feds request $24.8-billion boost as Liberals double down on budget 2024 pledges in latest estimates
A quarter of new spending in the latest estimates is tied to the 2024 federal budget with big-ticket items for Indigenous Services and National Defence. But some programs like pharmacare and the Canada Disability Benefit are yet to be funded.
New government spending request will be snared in parliamentary gridlock while privilege debate persists
The Liberals can carry on without a supply bill for a few months, but responding to new pressures will be ‘trickier,’ says PBO Yves Giroux. If the gridlock persists to spring, government will come to ‘a screeching halt.’
A lesson for Canadians in Americans’ economic disconnect
As voters look for relief from the high cost of living, misguided nostalgia can play a major role in a campaign.
Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it
A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
From coast to core: why Canada’s cities hold the answer to economic stability
As global competition intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, a collaborative effort will be crucial. Strategic investments and support are vital to equipping our city regions with the right tools.
