Poilievre on MP defections, denies leadership problems
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre responds to caucus defections to the Liberals, denies internal strife, and outlines his plans to tackle affordability and grocery prices for Canadians.
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School program aids families after BC cancels $20M fund
With a provincial affordability fund cancelled, Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign is a critical lifeline for families struggling with food and clothing, helping ensure children attend school daily.
Canadian Auto Loan Defaults Rise Sharply Amid Affordability Crisis
More Canadians are defaulting on car loans, with young and older borrowers hit hardest. High prices, long loan terms, and rising costs create a perfect storm for consumers and lenders. Read the full analysis.
Economist: 'Affordability' policies don't lower costs
Economist William Watson argues government subsidies for daycare, dental care, and housing only shift who pays, failing to address the underlying economic costs. A critical look at policy.
Car stolen while warming up at Guelph hospital
A vehicle was stolen while left running unattended in a Guelph hospital parking lot. Police warn against warming up cars unoccupied. Read the details.
Toronto exodus: Families flee city for affordability
Toronto families share emotional stories of leaving the city due to soaring costs. Discover why communities are dispersing across Ontario and what this means for Canada's largest city.
Trump's 'Affordability' Claim Uses Bizarre Math
Donald Trump declared himself the 'affordability president,' citing massive drug price drops. However, his percentage claims defy economic logic. Read the analysis.
Calgary upzoning fails to deliver housing affordability
Analysis reveals Calgary's blanket upzoning policy hasn't improved housing affordability as promised. New developments replace affordable homes with luxury units, worsening the crisis for families.
Saskatchewan Realtors: Rent Control Fails Affordability
Saskatchewan Realtors Association explains why rent control worsens housing affordability. Learn why supply growth is the real solution for Canada's housing crisis.
44% in Prairie Provinces Need Help Buying Food
New report reveals alarming food insecurity levels across Canada, with Prairie provinces hit hardest. Learn how Canadians are coping with rising food costs.
Dual-Income Renting Becomes Canadian Norm
New report reveals renting is long-term reality for Canadians with careers and families. Toronto renters face 30.6% income-to-rent ratios despite high earnings.
Report: Affordability Crisis Hurts Low-Income Youth
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
Quebec Home Buying Dreams Fade as Prices Soar
Housing affordability crisis deepens in Quebec as prospective buyers struggle with rising prices and down payment challenges. Learn why experts see no quick fix.
Edmonton: Best Happiness Value for Housing Price
A new study reveals Edmonton offers the best happiness value for your housing dollar in Canada. Discover how affordability fuels homeowner satisfaction.
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.
Housing Crisis Hits Smaller Ontario Cities: Fraser Institute
New Fraser Institute research reveals Ontario's housing affordability crisis now impacts smaller communities like Brantford, where mortgage payments consume over 70% of family income.
TTC proposes 2026 fare freeze despite budget issues
Toronto Transit Commission plans another fare freeze in 2026 despite financial challenges. Learn how this affects riders and the city's budget.
Windsor housing affordability crisis deepens in Ontario
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Interactive Calgary Mall Installation Shows Affordability Struggle
Shoppers at Calgary's Southcentre Mall witness interactive display exposing hidden affordability challenges facing Canadian families. See the eye-opening exhibit now.
Southcentre Mall installation highlights Calgary hardships
A new interactive installation at Southcentre Mall reveals the hidden struggles of Calgarians facing poverty and the affordability crisis. Discover how you can help this Giving Tuesday.
Affordability Crisis Hits Americans Hard in Bethlehem
Rising food, shelter and healthcare costs force lower-income Americans to cut back on necessities as government supports are curbed. Read how Bethlehem residents cope.
Saskatoon Council Begins Two-Year Budget Deliberations
Saskatoon city councillors begin crucial two-year budget talks as residents struggle with affordability. Key decisions ahead on taxes and services.
NDP candidate addresses Sudbury housing crisis in Ottawa
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
Barrie Prefab Facility to Accelerate Home Building
A new prefabricated construction facility in Barrie promises to build homes nearly four times faster, offering a potential solution to Canada's housing affordability crisis.
Mamdani Calls Trump Fascist Despite White House Meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani maintains his stance that Donald Trump is a fascist following their surprising White House meeting. Read about their unexpected policy agreements.
25% of Canadians Food Insecure as Prices Soar
New report reveals Canada's deepening food affordability crisis, with 25.5% of households food insecure and half chasing discounts. A moral emergency demanding policy action.
Ottawa's Beef Import System Keeps Prices High
An exclusive investigation reveals how Canada's outdated beef import permit system, controlled by a small group, is deliberately keeping prices high for consumers. Learn the facts.
Trump meets NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani on affordability
President Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani met in the Oval Office, emphasizing shared concerns about affordability. Read about their historic discussion.
Canadian Mortgage Affordability Shows Surprising Gains
New data reveals mortgage affordability in Canada has significantly improved since 2022, with debt service ratios dropping from 42% to 32%. Discover how this impacts homebuyers.
Manitoba food inflation anxiety high as premier studies costs
Manitobans express growing anxiety over food inflation as Premier vows to investigate high grocery costs. Latest developments on the province's affordability crisis.
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