Quebec Budget 2026: Financial Relief Measures
The Quebec budget for 2026 introduces several initiatives aimed at easing financial pressures for residents, including tax credits and support programs.
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Gas Price Surge Squeezes Workers Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
Gasoline prices have surged over $1 per gallon in less than a month, driven by U.S.-Iran tensions, impacting delivery drivers and commuters nationwide with ripple effects on the economy.
Canada's Population Declines for First Time Since Confederation
Canada's population has fallen annually for the first time since Confederation, with a 100,000 drop driven by reduced immigration and negative birth rates, impacting economic forecasts.
Fox Host Alarmed by Inflation Spike, Warns of Worse March
Fox Business host Taylor Riggs expressed deep concern over February's inflation data, which rose 0.7% versus the expected 0.3%, warning that March is likely to be even worse.
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Lethbridge Inflation Rises with Gas Prices Amid Iran War
Lethbridge residents are bracing for wider inflation impacts as escalating gas prices, driven by the Iran war, strain household budgets and local projects.
Quebec Budget: Fuel Price Spike Expected Short-Lived
Quebec's latest budget forecasts a brief fuel price increase, with Finance Minister Eric Girard emphasizing economic stability measures amid global uncertainties.
Quebec Budget: More Business Money, Hospital Funds as Deficit Drops
Quebec's 2026-27 budget allocates billions to businesses, hospitals, and transit while reducing the deficit. Finance Minister Eric Girard projects balanced budgets by 2029-30 amid economic optimism.
Saskatchewan Projects $819.4M Deficit in 2026-27 Budget
The Saskatchewan government forecasts a $819.4 million deficit for 2026-27, shifting from a surplus, with key figures on revenue, expenses, and sector allocations.
Canada's Population Dips in Q4 2026 Amid Non-Permanent Resident Decline
Statistics Canada reports a 0.2% population decrease in the fourth quarter of 2026, driven by a significant drop in non-permanent residents, marking a notable demographic shift.
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U.S. Producer Prices Jump 3.4%, Highest in a Year
U.S. producer prices rose by a surprisingly strong 3.4% last month, the largest annual increase in a year, signaling persistent inflationary pressures.
Saskatchewan Projects $1.3B Deficit in 2026-27 Budget
The Saskatchewan government forecasts a $1.3 billion deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, driven by lower resource revenues and increased spending on healthcare and education.
Oil Shock Hits Canadian Wallets Harder Than Past Decades
Edmonton economist Dr. Subhadip Ghosh explains why current oil price spikes are more damaging to Canadian consumers than historical highs, despite benefits to Alberta's energy sector.
Cuba Blackout Exposes Economic Crisis, Rubio Demands New Leadership
A major blackout in Cuba underscores the nation's deepening economic turmoil, with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio urging for new leadership amid ongoing power struggles and infrastructure failures.
Lowest Gas Price Provinces Complain Most About Financial Strain
A new Angus Reid Institute poll shows residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba report the greatest financial impact from elevated gas prices despite paying less at the pump than other provinces.
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How Doug Ford Could Achieve a Balanced Budget in Ontario
Analysis explores Ontario's persistent budget deficits and Premier Doug Ford's opportunity to break the cycle with a balanced budget in 2026-27, requiring modest spending adjustments.
Canada's Food Inflation Slows but Still Tops G7
Canada's food inflation eased to 5.4% in February 2026, yet it remains the highest among G7 countries. Key drivers include beef, pork, and poultry price hikes, while wage growth lags behind grocery costs.
Canada's Food Inflation Slows but Stays Highest in G7
Canada's food inflation eased to 5.4% in February 2026, down from 7.3%, yet it remains the highest among G7 nations, with beef and chicken prices surging and wages lagging behind grocery costs.
Sri Lanka Adopts Four-Day Work Week Over War Fears
Sri Lanka announces a shift to a four-day work week as the government addresses economic and social strains from ongoing conflict, aiming to boost productivity and morale.
Inflation Spike Feared After February Dip, Iran War Cited
Canada's inflation rate slowed in February, but economists warn a spike is imminent due to the Iran conflict disrupting global energy markets and supply chains.
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Canada's Inflation Slows, But Iran War Threatens New Spike
Canada's annual inflation rate decelerated in February, offering temporary relief. However, economists warn the conflict in Iran could trigger a sharp resurgence in price pressures, impacting energy and global supply chains.
Inflation Report Hints at Economic Challenges Ahead
Canada's inflation rate dipped to 1.8% in February, but underlying pressures from global events and domestic policies suggest tougher times ahead, with food prices up 30.1% since 2021.
Iran War May Spike Canadian Inflation to 3% or More
Economists caution that rising gas prices from the Iran war could reverse Canada's inflation drop, pushing it to 3% or higher, challenging a weak labor market.
Gas Price Surge Threatens Canada's Inflation Progress
Economists caution that rising gasoline prices could reverse recent gains in controlling inflation, as February CPI data shows persistent economic pressures.
Inflation Cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan Says
Annual inflation in Canada eased to 1.8% in February, according to Statistics Canada. Deputy chief economist Randall Bartlett discusses the latest CPI data and its economic implications.
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Food Inflation High, Carney Can't Blame War for Costs
Despite overall inflation dropping, food prices in Canada surged 4.1% in February, with a 30.1% increase over five years. Prime Minister Mark Carney's attempts to blame external factors like war fail to address this uniquely Canadian economic issue.
Canada's Inflation Rate Cools to 1.8% in February
Statistics Canada reports a drop in inflation to 1.8% in February, down from 2.3% in January, largely due to the end of a temporary sales tax exemption affecting year-over-year comparisons.
Canadian Inflation Drops to 1.8% in February
Canada's annual inflation rate decreased to 1.8 percent in February, aligning with economist predictions and indicating potential economic stabilization amid global uncertainties.
Carney's Economic Leadership Fails to Deliver Recovery
One year into Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership, Canada's economy shows worsening job losses, stagnant productivity, and declining trade position, contradicting his central promise of economic improvement.
Stats Canada Set to Publish February Inflation Figures
Statistics Canada is preparing to publish its latest inflation data for February 2026, offering crucial insights into the nation's economic health and price stability trends.
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Democratic States' Tax Policies Risk Economic Decline
Democratic-led states like Washington, Illinois, and Massachusetts are implementing high taxes on millionaires, which critics argue drives out wealth and harms low-income residents by reducing jobs and economic growth.
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