Two ways the federal government can save money
Stop the ever-expanding shadow civil service called the minister’s office staff, and please stop fighting in court against the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Trump doesn’t hold all the cards
So while we should take Trump seriously, we have to make sure that the Trump administration understands that Canada has cards, too.
House Finance Committee receives more than 800 briefs ahead of 2025 budget
As the House Finance Committee considers the 828 briefs on what should be included in the budget, its Senate counterpart is probing the practice of omnibus bills and what should be kept out of fiscal bills.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers
Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.
Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?
The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them and Canadians.
It’s time to close the infrastructure gap for Indigenous communities
The upcoming fall economic statement must go beyond minor adjustments and deliver real commitments.
As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing
It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one of the most dangerous.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
