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Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

The 2-month tax break covers dozens of items, including children’s clothes and toys

Nov 29, 2024 8:21 AM Read more >

Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

That compares to an $8.2 billion deficit over the same period last year

Nov 29, 2024 8:18 AM Read more >

Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The produce was shipped across the United States and Canada, including in British Columbia

Nov 29, 2024 8:09 AM Read more >

Trudeau’s holiday helper tax break expected to pass quickly as a standalone bill

NDP threatened it would not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate

Nov 28, 2024 7:05 AM Read more >

Freeland makes plea for unified front after premiers meet about Trump tariffs

‘Now is really a moment for us not to squabble amongst ourselves’

Nov 28, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

Ignace selected after municipality and nearby First Nation decided to move ahead

Nov 28, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

300K calls, texts taken in first year of Canada’s 988 suicide helpline

Numbers expected to grow in coming years as more people become aware of the service

Nov 27, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Feds say they won’t force Canada Post dispute into binding arbitration

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says binding arbitration ‘is not in the cards’ as Christmas nears

Nov 27, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Winter out to salvage its reputation this year across Canada: Weather Network

B.C. ski resorts rejoice, forecaster says don’t expect repeat of last year’s atypical warmth

Nov 27, 2024 8:20 AM Read more >

NDP want Liberal holiday help rebate expanded before they will support it

Liberals want to cut the federal sales tax for two months, give $250 to millions of Canadians

Nov 27, 2024 6:35 AM Read more >