Carney's Carbon Tax Cost Hidden in Budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney's industrial carbon tax costs remain undisclosed in the 500-page federal budget, raising concerns about affordability and transparency for Canadian taxpayers.
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Canada Limits Steel Imports, Cuts Freight for Key Industries
Canada announces new measures to protect steel and lumber industries from U.S. trade tensions. Import limits and reduced shipping costs aim to transform key sectors.
Housing Crisis Hits Smaller Ontario Cities: Fraser Institute
New Fraser Institute research reveals Ontario's housing affordability crisis now impacts smaller communities like Brantford, where mortgage payments consume over 70% of family income.
TTC proposes 2026 fare freeze despite budget issues
Toronto Transit Commission plans another fare freeze in 2026 despite financial challenges. Learn how this affects riders and the city's budget.
Windsor housing affordability crisis deepens in Ontario
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Carney Government to Protect Canadian Steel Industry
The Carney government is preparing to announce significant measures to safeguard Canada's vital steel sector, according to sources. Learn about the upcoming protections.
Interactive Calgary Mall Installation Shows Affordability Struggle
Shoppers at Calgary's Southcentre Mall witness interactive display exposing hidden affordability challenges facing Canadian families. See the eye-opening exhibit now.
Southcentre Mall installation highlights Calgary hardships
A new interactive installation at Southcentre Mall reveals the hidden struggles of Calgarians facing poverty and the affordability crisis. Discover how you can help this Giving Tuesday.
Bear Attack in Bella Coola Leads to School Restrictions
Conservation officers search for bear that attacked children and teachers in Bella Coola. Students restricted to school grounds, door-to-door pickups implemented for safety.
$4M for Ottawa Traffic Calming at Photo Radar Locations
Ottawa secures $4 million funding to install traffic calming measures at photo radar locations, enhancing road safety near schools and communities across the city.
Affordability Crisis Hits Americans Hard in Bethlehem
Rising food, shelter and healthcare costs force lower-income Americans to cut back on necessities as government supports are curbed. Read how Bethlehem residents cope.
Saskatoon Council Begins Two-Year Budget Deliberations
Saskatoon city councillors begin crucial two-year budget talks as residents struggle with affordability. Key decisions ahead on taxes and services.
NDP candidate addresses Sudbury housing crisis in Ottawa
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
Winnipeg church wants barbed wire fence against crime
St. John Cantius Church in Winnipeg is pushing to install a barbed wire fence to protect against trespassers, vandals and thieves. Learn about the security concerns and community response.
Barrie Prefab Facility to Accelerate Home Building
A new prefabricated construction facility in Barrie promises to build homes nearly four times faster, offering a potential solution to Canada's housing affordability crisis.
Windsor seeks options to deter intersection panhandling
Windsor officials are exploring additional measures to address panhandling at city intersections following recent safety concerns. Learn about the proposed solutions.
Barrhaven parents demand traffic safety measures for kids
Barrhaven mother Suzanne Westover advocates for real traffic calming measures on Clearbrook Drive, where speeding cars endanger students walking to school. Join the call for safer streets.
Mamdani Calls Trump Fascist Despite White House Meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani maintains his stance that Donald Trump is a fascist following their surprising White House meeting. Read about their unexpected policy agreements.
25% of Canadians Food Insecure as Prices Soar
New report reveals Canada's deepening food affordability crisis, with 25.5% of households food insecure and half chasing discounts. A moral emergency demanding policy action.
Ottawa's Beef Import System Keeps Prices High
An exclusive investigation reveals how Canada's outdated beef import permit system, controlled by a small group, is deliberately keeping prices high for consumers. Learn the facts.
Trump meets NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani on affordability
President Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani met in the Oval Office, emphasizing shared concerns about affordability. Read about their historic discussion.
Canadian Mortgage Affordability Shows Surprising Gains
New data reveals mortgage affordability in Canada has significantly improved since 2022, with debt service ratios dropping from 42% to 32%. Discover how this impacts homebuyers.
Manitoba food inflation anxiety high as premier studies costs
Manitobans express growing anxiety over food inflation as Premier vows to investigate high grocery costs. Latest developments on the province's affordability crisis.
Variable-Rate Mortgage Savings May Be Ending
Markets now predict only 33% chance of another Bank of Canada rate cut in 2026 as bond yields spike. Learn how this affects mortgage rates and home affordability.
Halifax mortgage costs exceed 50% of income
A Fraser Institute report reveals Halifax families now spend over half their after-tax income on mortgage payments for a typical home. Discover the housing affordability crisis details.
Feds Accused of Keeping Beef Prices High
An investigation reveals how Canada's federal government may be using an outdated beef import system to keep prices artificially high, raising serious affordability concerns for families.
Vancouver Housing Crisis Worsens Amid Approval Delays
Metro Vancouver's housing affordability crisis persists as lengthy approval processes and government fees hinder construction despite falling home prices. Learn about the Fraser Institute's findings.
Food Costs, Local Products Worry Canadians: Report
New research reveals Canadians' growing concerns about food affordability and preference for local products. Discover how inflation impacts grocery choices nationwide.
$10 Gap Between B.C. Minimum and Living Wage
Over 700,000 low-wage workers in British Columbia face impossible choices as the gap between minimum wage and living wage reaches $10 per hour in Metro Vancouver.
Canada's affordability crisis linked to productivity
Bank of Canada deputy governor Nicolas Vincent says solving Canada's productivity problem is key to addressing affordability. Learn how productivity gains boost incomes without inflation.
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