Canada posts $16.1B deficit in fiscal first half
The Canadian government reported a $16.1 billion budgetary deficit for the April-to-September period amid economic challenges. Get the latest fiscal update and analysis.
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Carney's $78.3B Deficit: A Historic Shift
Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget projects a $78.3-billion deficit, nearly double what the Trudeau government had planned. Discover the historical context and future implications for Canada.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Languages Commissioner Concerned About Federal Budget Cuts
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Theberge expresses serious concerns about federal budget reductions impacting language services across Canada. Learn more about the potential consequences.
Budget cuts threaten bilingual public services: watchdog
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge warns federal budget cuts could erode language rights and bilingual services. Learn how this impacts Canadians.
Budget watchdog calls for transparency after fiscal changes
Canada's parliamentary budget officer demands better fiscal transparency after Liberal government shifts economic anchors. Read the latest developments.
McGill axes varsity sports teams in sweeping overhaul
McGill University discontinues more than a dozen varsity sports teams, including track and field, citing budget pressures and facility limitations. Learn about the impacted programs.
$1.03M spent on two government conferences
Taxpayers funded $1.03 million for two lavish 2024 government conferences featuring $94,000 dinners, $1,340 musical spoons, and $915 flower arrangements. Discover the shocking details of federal spending.
Carney's Budget Shows Same Fiscal Traps as Trudeau
New research reveals Mark Carney's government may be repeating Justin Trudeau's fiscal forecasting errors. Learn how optimistic budgeting affects Canada's economy.
Ottawa spent over $1M on Montreal conferences
Federal government spending on two Montreal conferences exceeded $1 million, including musical spoons, scarves, and lavish dinners, drawing criticism from taxpayers.
Federal Budget Passes with Limited Enthusiasm
Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal budget passes House of Commons vote amid criticism of excessive spending and lack of public enthusiasm. Analysis of political implications.
Government insists public service cuts will be minimal
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon confirms federal public service reductions will be minimal while addressing Liberal budget survival and policy stance. Read the latest developments.
Ford and Trudeau Fiscal Policies Show Similarities
Analysis reveals Ontario's Doug Ford and former PM Justin Trudeau pursued strikingly similar fiscal approaches despite different political rhetoric on spending and taxes.
Canada's bureaucracy costs surge 80% to $71.4 billion
Federal personnel costs hit $71.4B in 2024/25, up 80% from 2015. Budget 2025 aims to cut 40,000 positions amid criticism over spending growth outpacing population.
Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress
Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.
Federal bureaucracy costs jump 80% over decade
New government data reveals federal bureaucracy costs increased 9% last year, reaching $71.4 billion. Ottawa plans to cut 40,000 public service jobs over five years.
PSAC: Federal workers to learn layoff details shortly
Public Service Alliance of Canada reveals federal employees will receive potential layoff information shortly. Stay informed about government workforce changes.
PSAC: Public service layoff notices coming 'shortly'
PSAC warns 30,000 federal job cuts will devastate public services. Union urges Parliament to reject austerity budget as layoff notices loom.
Federal Transit Funding Cut Derails Canadian Cities
Canada's $3-billion annual Public Transit Fund has been absorbed into a new fund, weakening federal support and jeopardizing transit expansion plans across the country.
How New Public Service Early Retirement Buyouts Work
Learn how the federal government's $1.5B early retirement incentive program will work for Canadian public servants, funded by the pension plan surplus. Get the details on eligibility and timeline.
MPs vote today on Mark Carney's first budget
Canadian MPs will cast crucial votes on Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural budget today. The budget, tabled November 4, represents the government's economic vision for the nation. Follow live updates.
Federal public service cuts exceed attrition capacity
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role as government spending scrutiny intensifies. Learn about his qualifications and budget findings.
Carney's budget fails to address Canada's economic crisis
John Snobelen analyzes why Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget demonstrates timidity instead of bold action needed for Canada's economic challenges. Read more.
Operating spending driving deeper deficits: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals Ottawa's operational expenses, not capital investments, are primarily responsible for growing budget deficits. Learn the fiscal implications.
Budget cuts target veterans' cannabis program savings
Federal budget reveals 10% of Carney's cuts come from reducing marijuana funding for veterans. Veterans Affairs to save $4.23B by reforming cannabis program that supplies 30 tonnes annually.
Ottawa public service cuts: 2.5% workforce impact
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
Government spends $19B on external services despite cuts vow
Canadian federal government expenditure on external contractors reaches $19 billion despite previous commitment to reduce spending. Analysis reveals ongoing reliance on private services.
Poll: Carney's budget wins support for key plans
Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural budget receives strong public backing for infrastructure and immigration initiatives according to new polling data. Read the full analysis.
Ottawa's 'Right-Sizing' Budget: Will It Actually Work?
Analysis of Canada's 2025 federal budget questions whether Ottawa's 'right-sizing' initiative will truly eliminate ineffective programs or repeat past inefficiencies. Read more about the fiscal plan.
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