Carney Backs Airport Privatization in Canada Budget
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney supports privatizing Canadian airports in upcoming budget talks, sparking debate about modernization and passenger experience improvements.
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Calgary Mayor's Cautious Optimism on Federal Budget
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas expresses measured optimism about the 2021 federal budget, highlighting potential benefits for Alberta's economy while raising concerns about ongoing challenges for the energy sector.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Elections Alberta Funding Crisis Threatens Citizen Petitions
As Elections Alberta struggles with funding, citizen petition initiatives hang in the balance. Forever Canadian advocates for permanent election funding to protect democratic processes in Alberta.
Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains
Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.
Federal Budget 2024: Manitoba's Key Takeaways
Breaking down how Ottawa's latest budget impacts Manitobans - from housing and healthcare to carbon tax tensions and economic investments.
$750M Budget Boost for Early-Stage Canadian Tech
Canada's 2025 federal budget addresses the critical 'valley of death' funding gap with $750 million in strategic investments aimed at helping early-stage tech companies scale and compete globally.
Waterloo Committee Approves Cambridge LRT Expansion
Regional committee approves crucial funding to extend Ion light rail transit into Cambridge, marking a historic step toward connecting the tri-cities with modern rapid transit.
Edmonton funds $1M winter day shelters amid cold snap
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
AI Slop or Real Art? Canadian Artists Debate AI Creativity
Windsor artists debate whether AI-generated content qualifies as real art while warning that underfunding human creativity will lead to an explosion of algorithmic 'slop'.
Liberals Promise Cost-Effective Gun Buyback Program
The Liberal government pledges cost-effective implementation of Canada's controversial firearm buyback initiative, promising careful management of taxpayer dollars while addressing gun violence.
Elections Alberta Questions $13.5M for Recall Petitions
Alberta's election watchdog urges provincial government to reconsider massive funding request for recall legislation and citizen initiatives, citing significant financial burden.
Canada's Budget Deficit Balloons to $39.8B
The Canadian government's latest budget reveals a dramatic deficit increase to $39.8 billion, featuring unprecedented infrastructure investments and housing initiatives while raising taxes on wealthiest Canadians.
Canada's $2B Critical Minerals Fund Includes Equity Stakes
The Canadian government unveils a massive $2 billion fund to accelerate critical minerals development, including taking direct equity positions in key mining projects to secure supply chains.
Canada cuts foreign aid, research funding to pre-pandemic levels
The Canadian government is implementing significant budget cuts to international assistance and academic research, returning spending to 2019 levels amid fiscal constraints.
Canada's budget boosts CBC funding, eyes Eurovision entry
The Liberal government's latest budget includes increased funding for CBC/Radio-Canada and explores Canada's potential entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, signaling new cultural ambitions.
Carney's Budget: What's Missing from Canada's Fiscal Plan
An in-depth analysis of the surprising omissions in Finance Minister Carney's inaugural federal budget, from climate action to housing affordability gaps.
Canada's $6B Boost for Business Global Expansion
The Canadian government unveils a massive $6 billion initiative to help businesses scale internationally and compete on the world stage through enhanced trade support programs.
Johnson Blames Dems as GOP Rebellion Threatens Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to pin potential government shutdown on Democrats while facing internal GOP rebellion and policy disagreements that threaten funding deadline.
PEI's $1.6B Plan: New Hospital & Schools Coming
Prince Edward Island reveals ambitious five-year capital plan featuring new hospital, schools, and healthcare facilities across the province in historic infrastructure investment.
Northern Ontario Municipalities Struggle with Police, Health Budgets
Northern Ontario communities face mounting financial pressure as they discover limited authority over police and public health budgets, creating taxpayer strain.
Ford wants infrastructure, energy funds in federal budget
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushes for major infrastructure and energy funding in upcoming federal budget, reviving controversial Highway 401 tunnel proposal as key provincial priority.
Barrie Approves Land Swap for New Banting High School
Barrie City Council approves groundbreaking land exchange agreement with Simcoe County District School Board, paving the way for state-of-the-art Banting Memorial High School facility with enhanced community amenities.
Montreal's future needs vision beyond 100 days
As Montreal's new administration settles in, experts argue that lasting urban transformation requires looking beyond political timelines to tackle deep-rooted infrastructure and governance issues.
U.S. Government Shutdown Ties Historic 21-Day Record
The U.S. government shutdown ties the record for longest in history while Democrats and Republicans show renewed urgency in border security funding talks.
Vancouver Police, Fire Depts $21M Over Budget
Vancouver's emergency services are facing a combined $21 million budget overrun, raising concerns about fiscal management and taxpayer burden. Learn what's driving the costs.
Budget 2025 Cuts Intelligence Watchdog Funds
Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals significant cuts to intelligence oversight agencies, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in national security operations.
Toronto non-profit sounds alarm on domestic violence funding crisis
A York Region organization supporting intimate partner violence survivors demands sustainable government funding as sector faces critical shortages and rising demand.
Calgary Mayor Outlines Federal Budget Wishlist
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas outlines his key priorities for the upcoming federal budget, focusing on job creation, transit funding, and downtown revitalization in a post-pandemic recovery plan.
COP30 Agenda: Trillion-Dollar Climate Finance & Tree Targets
Exclusive look at COP30's ambitious roadmap featuring trillion-dollar climate funding, unprecedented reforestation goals, and corporate accountability measures that could reshape global climate action.
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