Carney's Budget Shows Same Fiscal Traps as Trudeau
New research reveals Mark Carney's government may be repeating Justin Trudeau's fiscal forecasting errors. Learn how optimistic budgeting affects Canada's economy.
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OCDSB Supervisor's Town Halls Gauge Parent Concerns
Provincial supervisor Bob Plamondon hosts town halls with Ottawa school council chairs to address parent concerns while elected trustees remain idle. Key issues include funding and classroom safety.
PBO: Low Chance Carney Govt Hits Fiscal Targets
Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 24% as Tariffs Cut Imports
The U.S. trade deficit saw a dramatic 24% decline in August 2025 as Trump's tariffs reduced imports. Get the full analysis of economic impacts and market reactions.
Windsor-Essex school board re-elects chair
Gale Simko Hatfield re-elected as chair of Greater Essex County District School Board while addressing challenges including trustee resignations and financial deficits.
Conservatives Weigh Election Over Carney's $78B Deficit
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces critical decision on triggering election to block Mark Carney's budget with $78 billion deficit. Analysis of political risks and policy opportunities.
PBO reveals Liberal budget accounting tricks
Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms $94B in Liberal 'capital investments' don't meet standard definitions, exposing fiscal manipulation in Carney's first budget.
Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress
Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.
Ottawa Remembers Education Leader Pino Buffone
Citizen readers share thoughts on speed camera removal, Lansdowne 2.0, Canada Post, and tribute to education leader Pino Buffone. Read the latest community perspectives.
U.S. to slash food tariffs, lower Swiss import fees
The Trump administration announces major tariff cuts on food items like coffee and bananas to address inflation, alongside new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador.
N.B. projects highest deficit in two decades at $834.7M
New Brunswick faces its largest budget deficit in two decades at $834.7 million. Learn how this impacts provincial finances and what it means for taxpayers.
Operating spending driving deeper deficits: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals Ottawa's operational expenses, not capital investments, are primarily responsible for growing budget deficits. Learn the fiscal implications.
Ottawa launches Student Support Office for school concerns
Ottawa establishes Student and Family Support Office to streamline responses to school issues. Minister announces enhanced support system for educational concerns.
Ontario's New Student Support Offices Spark Trustee Concerns
Ontario mandates student support offices in school boards, including OCDSB, raising concerns about the future of elected trustees. Learn about the changes coming in 2024.
Fitch Warns of 'Slippery Slope' for Canada's Finances
Fitch Ratings maintains Canada's AA+ credit rating but warns of fiscal risks from rising deficits and debt. Learn about the agency's concerns and what it means for the economy.
Ford supports supervisor after OCDSB director replaced
Ontario Premier Doug Ford affirms confidence in provincially-appointed supervisor's decision to replace Ottawa-Carleton District School Board director. Get the latest details.
Stacey Kay Named OCDSB Director of Education
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has appointed Stacey Kay as its new Director of Education. Learn about this important leadership change affecting Ottawa schools.
OCDSB Education Director Pino Buffone Departs Immediately
Pino Buffone has departed as director of education at Ottawa's largest school board while under provincial supervision. Learn about the controversial elementary program review he spearheaded.
Stacey Kay named OCDSB Director of Education
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board appoints Stacey Kay as its new Director of Education. Learn about her vision for Ottawa's public education system.
North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
Ottawa school board cuts special education supervisors
The OCDSB eliminates 15 special education supervisory positions in a major restructuring move that has parents and educators concerned about support for vulnerable students.
Freeland: Economic Overhaul Just Beginning Despite Deficit
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland defends Canada's massive deficit spending, promising more ambitious economic reforms focused on boosting competition and supporting middle-class Canadians.
OCDSB supervisor salary hits $350,000
An OCDSB education supervisor's compensation package has surged to nearly $350,000, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in Ontario's school system.
Ontario deficit drops $1B amid US tariff fight
Ontario's financial deficit has shrunk by $1 billion as the province pours billions into fighting US steel and aluminum tariffs while maintaining robust economic growth.
Carney's Budget: A Trudeau-Style Fiscal Crisis
Mark Carney's proposed budget faces intense scrutiny as experts warn of unsustainable spending mirroring Trudeau-era fiscal policies. Discover the alarming parallels and economic risks.
Canada's Budget Deficit Balloons to $39.8B
The Canadian government's latest budget reveals a dramatic deficit increase to $39.8 billion, featuring unprecedented infrastructure investments and housing initiatives while raising taxes on wealthiest Canadians.
Carney's Deficit Budget: Economic Threat to Canada
John Robson's scathing analysis reveals how Mark Carney's explosive deficit budget prioritizes political ambition over fiscal responsibility, risking Canada's economic stability.
Carney's $80B Deficit: Canada's Largest Non-Pandemic Shortfall
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney presides over Canada's largest-ever peacetime deficit, raising alarms about fiscal responsibility and economic stability.
Canadians Split on Budget Priorities: Survey
New Nanos Research survey shows Canadians are split between deficit reduction and strategic investments as federal budget priorities. Discover where taxpayers stand on economic direction.
Canada's 2025 Budget Projects $38.9B Deficit
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables 2025 federal budget with $38.9 billion deficit, sparking debate over Canada's fiscal direction and economic priorities.
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