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NDP Leadership Candidates Debate in Montreal

Watch the first official NDP leadership debate live from Montreal. Five contenders face off in a bilingual format, with key details on the candidates and debate rules.

$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.

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.

PBO: Low Chance Carney Govt Hits Fiscal Targets

Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.

Interim PBO's Fiscal Honesty Threatens His Job

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?

Liberals survive fourth confidence vote in Ottawa

Canada's minority Liberal government survives another confidence vote on a budgetary motion, averting a snap election as opposition leaders criticize their methods as unsustainable.

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.

WestJet CEO apologizes for 200 disability complaints

WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.

All 5 NDP Leadership Candidates Qualify for Debate

All five NDP leadership candidates have officially qualified for next month's critical debate in Montreal. Discover who's competing and what's at stake for Canada's political landscape.

Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role, bringing continuity to Canada's fiscal oversight. Learn about his qualifications and vision.

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