Opposition parties can’t afford to call Liberals’ bluff on budget vote, say pollsters
‘If the budget falls, it needs to be seen as the fault of the opposition,’ but Carney needs to do more to prime Canadians for ‘generational’ challenges, says Abacus CEO David Coletto.
‘There’s no industry without U.S. access’: struggling auto sector renews call for trade deal amid latest tariff woes
Conservatives MPs and auto industry heads are calling for a full repeal of the EV sales mandate as the sector grapples with growing uncertainty and renewed tariff threats from the United States.
CMA leads health lobbying in lead up to budget
MPs have been on the Hill for less than three months this year thanks to prorogation this past winter and the spring election campaign, making lobbying a challenge in 2025.
It’s politics first, as usual
The bottom line is that, even in the current moment of significant disruption and uncertainty in the world and in Canada’s relationship with the United States, our political parties are still not seeking opportunities to work together for the sake of the public.
Carney’s big promises all hinge on Canadians’ trust
The real test will come with the delivery of Liberal commitments, which makes next month’s budget so important.
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada, U.S. tariffs creating turmoil in Canadian economy, say analysts
Guy Gellatly, chief economic adviser at Statistics Canada, said it’s ‘too early’ to determine whether Canada is approaching a recession, but it’s had a ‘very, very weak second quarter with big declines in trade and business development.’ However, there hasn’t been sustained declines.
First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million
Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.
‘We’re not talking about a hamburger missing some ketchup’: CRA officials grilled on damning AG report
Conservative MP Gerard Deltell says he’s never seen such a ‘devastating’ report in his political career, accusing Canada Revenue Agency leadership of being ‘asleep at the switch.’
Federal childcare program falls far short as costs balloon
Despite its $35-billion price tag, the program is well behind in creating the promised number of 250,000 childcare spaces by March 2026.
The case for renewing the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Since 2018, the strategy has helped over 400,000 women access financing, networks, and mentorship. Federal programs have provided over 25,000 loans to diverse women entrepreneurs.
