Edmonton debates $3.8B budget, 6.4% tax increase
Edmonton City Council begins deliberations on a proposed $3.8 billion 2026 budget, which includes a 6.4% property tax increase to address infrastructure and population growth.
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Edmonton grapples with $52-million budget hole
Edmonton confronts a $52.3 million structural budget deficit, threatening its financial reserves and city services. Officials warn of potential service cuts and fee increases.
Veterans Face Budget Cuts and Policy Changes Under Carney
Robert Smol alleges Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is systematically dismantling veteran support through budget cuts and legislative changes. Veterans urged to organize and protest.
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.
B.C.'s $17B financial reversal under Premier Eby
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey's budget update reveals a dramatic $17 billion turnaround from surplus to deficit under Premier David Eby. Discover how day-to-day spending drives half the debt increase.
B.C. deficit projection lowered to $11.2 billion
British Columbia's financial outlook improves as quarterly tax revenues exceed expectations, reducing the projected deficit. Learn how this impacts provincial services and taxpayers.
Alberta maintains $6.4B deficit forecast in Q2 update
Alberta's budget deficit remains at $6.4 billion according to the second quarter fiscal update. Finance Minister Nate Horner provides insights on provincial finances and economic outlook.
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.
Carney's Carbon Tax Cost Hidden in Budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney's industrial carbon tax costs remain undisclosed in the 500-page federal budget, raising concerns about affordability and transparency for Canadian taxpayers.
Saskatchewan projects $427M deficit at mid-year
Saskatchewan's provincial government reveals a $427 million deficit for 2025, citing unexpected wildfire and healthcare expenses. Learn how this impacts the province's financial outlook.
Nutrien pursues Washington terminal as Saskatchewan projects deficit
Nutrien moves forward with west coast terminal plans in Washington while Saskatchewan faces $427M deficit. Get the latest on Canadian agribusiness expansion.
OCDSB projects $20-million deficit for next school year
Ottawa's largest school board faces a $20-million deficit and significant financial challenges, new director of education reveals. Learn how this impacts classrooms and what's next.
Quebec cuts deficit forecast, provides tax relief
Quebec's finance minister has revised the province's deficit downward and announced tax breaks for workers and industries affected by U.S. tariffs, including $290M for agriculture.
Republican Senator Rejects Trump's $2,000 Tariff Checks
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson opposes President Trump's proposal for $2,000 tariff dividend payments, warning about the growing U.S. deficit and calling the plan unaffordable.
Saskatchewan projects $427 million deficit
Saskatchewan's budget surplus has turned into a $427 million deficit due to wildfire expenses and healthcare pressures. Learn how provincial finances shifted dramatically.
Ottawa School Board Posts $5.4 Million Deficit
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board reports $5.4 million deficit for 2024-25 as provincial supervisor conducts financial review. Learn about the budget challenges facing public education.
Canada Post Reports $541M Loss in Q3 2025
Canada Post faces staggering $541 million pre-tax loss in third quarter, marking unprecedented financial crisis for national mail service. Learn what's behind the massive deficit.
Ottawa Budget Ignores OC Transpo's Crippling Deficits
Ottawa's 2026 budget offers no solution for OC Transpo's unsustainable deficits, relying on uncertain provincial bailouts while transit faces $140M annual shortfalls.
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.
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.
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.
Liberals Survive Budget Vote, Spring Election Looms
Mark Carney's Liberals narrowly passed the budget vote, avoiding a Christmas election. Insiders reveal spring election plans as Carney seeks majority government. Read analysis.
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 24% as Tariffs Cut Imports
The U.S. trade deficit saw a dramatic 24% decline in August 2025 as Trump's tariffs reduced imports. Get the full analysis of economic impacts and market reactions.
MP Shannon Stubbs Misses Budget Vote After Surgery
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs missed the narrow budget vote after major jaw surgery, while the Carney government survived by just two votes. Read the full story.
Budget Showdown Fizzles: Politics Over Principle
The Liberal government survives a critical budget vote as opposition threats dissolve. Discover why no party wanted a Christmas election and the political calculations behind the anticlimax.
Windsor-Essex school board re-elects chair
Gale Simko Hatfield re-elected as chair of Greater Essex County District School Board while addressing challenges including trustee resignations and financial deficits.
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?
Conservatives Weigh Election Over Carney's $78B Deficit
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces critical decision on triggering election to block Mark Carney's budget with $78 billion deficit. Analysis of political risks and policy opportunities.
PBO reveals Liberal budget accounting tricks
Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms $94B in Liberal 'capital investments' don't meet standard definitions, exposing fiscal manipulation in Carney's first budget.
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.
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