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Politics Economists and experts say they’re expecting the federal government to raise taxes in Tuesday’s budget to help offset billions of dollars in new spending already promised in the pre-budget announcements that have been landing almost daily since the end of March. Sources say the Liberals are anxious to avoid anythingContinue Reading

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Politics The head of the largest organization of labour unions in the country says unions expect to see tangible action, not just rhetoric, from federal leaders ahead of the next election campaign. NDP, Conservatives are fighting political battle for support of working-class Canadians Stephanie Taylor · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

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Politics Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s willing to go to court to block the federal government from going straight to municipalities to make deals on housing. The federal government says that approach will only slow down construction. Smith looking to require provincial oversight of federal-municipal deals Alberta Premier DanielleContinue Reading

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Politics CEO leaves Native Women’s Association of Canada engulfed in turmoilThe most prominent Indigenous women’s organization in Canada announced on Friday the departure of its chief executive officer amid internal turmoil. CBC News investigation revealed NWAC was facing federal audit over alleged ineligible expenses The Native Women’s Association of CanadaContinue Reading

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Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sympathizes with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh but no longer understands his party’s position on climate change after Singh appeared to vacillate on his support for the consumer carbon tax. Trudeau claims NDP is pulling back both from affordability measures and the fight against climate change BrennanContinue Reading