‘Federal politicians, and the Prime Minister in particular, should do his job and stop trying to do my job,’ Premier Smith said in an interview
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inConsumer
Editorial: Why didn’t policymakers waive the ‘stress test’ for borrowers?
Policymakers recently rejected a sensible recommendation to waive the stress test requirement for uninsured mortgage borrowers. It’s not clear why
Posted inDispatches
Poilievre re-states party’s values at national conservative conference
Speakers struck a triumphant tone at this year’s Canada Strong and Free Conference, which organizers say has the highest attendance yet
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Foreign meddling didn’t sway elections, Trudeau tells inquiry
PM testified for hour before an independent commission probing allegations China and others meddled in Canada’s democratic process
Posted inCommunity
From homeless addict to city chief: the unusual journey of Oshawa’s mayor
Oshawa mayor says Canada has the “most serious health crisis” ever and calls for a national state of emergency over housing and addiction
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Canada to boost military spending, but short of NATO target
Canada’s military budget of 1.38 per cent of GDP will increase to 1.76 per cent by 2030 — still falling short of NATO’s two per cent target
Posted inCommentary
Why young voters could tip the next election in Poilievre’s favour
Young voters in Canada and elsewhere typically lean left. But polls suggest that they’d support Poilievre’s Conservatives. What gives?
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Why ethicists say Canada needs more oversight of medically assisted deaths
An Alberta judge recently said courts cannot review doctors’ approval of patients for MAID. Leading bioethicists disagree
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How Manitoba’s budget affects families and consumers
Manitoba’s 2024 budget shifts the focus to middle and lower-income families, and includes many measures that affect families and consumers
Posted inHealth
What Canada can learn from Australia’s approach to long-term care
A new report says Canada can learn from Australia in how it manages long-term care. But others say long-term care facilities are not the answer