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Global Affairs Canada could merge embassies with allies, must focus on trade: budget
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Carney government’s first budget redirects diplomatic dollars to the trade file while cutting Global Affairs Canada’s budget — possibly by merging some embassies with those operated by like-minded countries. In addition to $2.7 billion in cuts to foreign aid, Tuesday’s budget calls for Canada to refocus its international presence when it comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Carney’s budget tabled, the countdown to a make-or-break confidence vote begins
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne vowed there would be no surprises in his first federal budget — but members of Parliament could still surprise Canadians with a holiday election. In his speech to Parliament Tuesday afternoon, Champagne sought to draw a contrast with the Conservatives by saying the budget chooses generational investments over scaling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some key highlights from the Liberal government’s 2025 federal budget
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget on Tuesday. Here are some key highlights from the first federal budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney: AI and quantum computing The budget allots $334.3 million to strengthen Canada’s quantum ecosystem. The money will be provided through the Defence Industrial Strategy over a five-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by the Liberals a year ago, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prioritizes capital project spending over programs and services. The budget tabled Tuesday projects a $78.3-billion total deficit — the amount of money spent by the government beyond its revenues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal budget earmarks billions for ‘bold and swift action’ to meet U.S. disruption
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget takes a big swing at making Canada’s economy a more attractive place to invest with billions of dollars for infrastructure and new tax opportunities for business. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the long-anticipated budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon. In prepared remarks, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s missing from the Carney government’s first federal budget
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget represents a shift in policy from Justin Trudeau as the Liberals bet that major investments in an economic transformation will pay off with much-needed growth. The spending plan announced Tuesday include billions of dollars for infrastructure and new tax opportunities for businesses, alongside previously outlined plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electoral reform not priority, despite vote: Yukon’s premier-designate
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon’s premier-designate says he’s ready to start implementing key promises from his election campaign but stopped short of pledging electoral reform even after residents voted in favour of changing to a ranked ballot. Currie Dixon made history Monday when his Yukon Party picked up 14 of the 21 available ridings, lining him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as Chinese group tours to resume
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Travel agents in British Columbia are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada, hoping for the return of big-spending Chinese visitors who were a dominant presence for the local travel industry before the pandemic. Travel agent Glynnis Chan, president at Vancouver-based Happy Times Travel and Tour Ltd., has been leading group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to be contaminated with so-called forever chemicals found in food packaging, non-stick cookware, cosmetics, electronics and other products. The study published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry says samples from dead otters collected off the B.C. coast between 2016 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an organizer of the “Freedom Convoy” that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022. Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barber were found guilty of mischief in April for their roles in the mass demonstration. In early February 2022, downtown Ottawa was packed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government wants to restart talks with doctors over payment reform
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is extending an olive branch to the province’s doctors amid a fight over a new law that changes how physicians are paid. Treasury Board president France-Élaine Duranceau says Premier François Legault wants to restart talks with doctors. Health Minister Christian Dubé says two elements of the new law that change ... Read More »
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