Canada & World

‘Generational fairness’ the theme as Liberals unveil $535B budget

‘We are acting today to ensure fairness for every generation’

Apr 16, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: Unused defence and Canada Post land tapped for housing

Stated goal is to create a supply of 3.87 million new homes by 2031

Apr 16, 2024 1:29 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: Smokers and vapers to help pay for increased drug spending

New taxes expected to curb smoking, add $1.7B to federal coffers

Apr 16, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: Capital gains hike coming as the wealthy asked to pay more

Deficit is projected to be $39.8 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year

Apr 16, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: $5B in Indigenous loan guarantees won’t bridge infrastructure gap

Guarantees in 2024 budget allow communities to decide which projects to invest in

Apr 16, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: Criminal code changes aim to put the brakes on car theft

Increased penalties being coupled with new laws making certain theft-related tools illegal

Apr 16, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

Budget 2024: 5 years worth of carbon rebates on the way to businesses

Rebates worth $2.5B included in budget as Liberals stand by their carbon plan

Apr 16, 2024 1:20 PM Read more >

After weeks of teasing, Freeland to present federal budget this afternoon

Government hoping to win back disgruntled voters struggling with inflation

Apr 16, 2024 7:50 AM Read more >

NDP supports ‘price on pollution’, Singh avoids direct response to carbon tax

Party under pressure as Conservatives continue to push against the tax

Apr 16, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Liberals set to ‘meet the moment’, appeal to voters as budget unveiled Tuesday

Government has already announced much new spending, about to explain how they will foot the bill

Apr 15, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >