Canada's Fiscal Deficit Grows 27% in 2025/26
Canada's federal budget deficit for the first seven months of the fiscal year widened sharply to C$18.37 billion, a 27% increase. Explore the details and implications for the economy.
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Windsor councillor supports 0% budget, seeks transparency
Windsor's Ward 1 councillor endorses a proposed 0% municipal budget increase but calls for more transparency in the city's financial planning process. Learn about the details and the call for openness.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
Canada's Federal Budgets Need Slimmer, Clearer Format
Experts argue Canada's federal budgets have become unwieldy, burying key numbers in hundreds of pages of fluff. They call for a return to short, transparent documents for better accountability.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
68,000 Early-Retirement Notices Sent to Public Servants
The federal government has begun a major downsizing, issuing nearly 70,000 early-retirement notices with $1.5B in incentives. Learn how this impacts the public service.
PBO: MPs Should Approve Fiscal Target Changes
Canada's fiscal watchdog says Ottawa should seek House of Commons approval to alter key fiscal targets, like the recently abandoned debt-to-GDP anchor. Read the latest on federal spending.
Budget 2025 Prompts PBO to Revise Grim Fiscal Forecast
Canada's interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques, reversed his 'cliff' warning after reviewing Budget 2025, now deeming federal finances sustainable. Read the full analysis.
First Nations leader calls federal budget a 'significant setback'
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak criticizes the 2025 federal budget and a federal-provincial energy MOU, citing a lack of consultation and threat to Indigenous rights.
New Brunswick announces $1.47-billion capital budget
Finance Minister René Legacy presents New Brunswick's $1.47-billion capital budget for 2025, outlining major provincial investments in infrastructure and public projects.
Manning: Canada Needs Alternative to Carney's One-Man Show
Preston Manning argues Canada needs a credible alternative to PM Mark Carney's government, proposing policy shifts on budget, bureaucracy, and federalism. Read his vision.
Calgary City Council Begins 2025 Budget Decisions
Calgary's city council started its crucial budget deliberations on Monday, December 1, 2025, considering several amendments that will shape municipal spending. Follow the latest developments.
5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget in Canada
Discover five practical strategies from registered dietitian Lucia Weiler to nourish your body without breaking the bank. Learn meal planning, smart shopping, and food storage tips for affordable healthy eating.
Calgary Budget Debate: Housing and Recreation Demands
Calgarians urged city council to prioritize funding for indoor recreation facilities and affordable housing during the second day of 2026 budget deliberations. Learn about the key issues raised.
Ottawa's 2025 Community Services Budget Plan
Ottawa City Hall discloses detailed community services spending plan for next year. Learn where your tax dollars are going and how services will be enhanced.
Essex County Municipalities Release 2026 Draft Budgets
Essex County, Kingsville, and Lakeshore have unveiled their 2026 draft budgets, featuring tax increases and infrastructure investments. LaSalle's new multi-use Loop trail opens Friday.
Budget watchdog calls for transparency after fiscal changes
Canada's parliamentary budget officer demands better fiscal transparency after Liberal government shifts economic anchors. Read the latest developments.
Essex proposes 4.92% tax increase for 2026
Town of Essex reveals draft 2026 budget with 4.92% tax rate increase. Learn how this affects residents and what services will be impacted.
Federal budget brings hope for Calgary Olympic Oval
Canada's 2025 federal budget includes potential funding for Calgary's Olympic Oval, a key national speed skating facility. Learn how this investment could secure its future.
Federal Finance Minister Visits Regina for Budget Talks
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne met with SUMA President Randy Goulden in Regina to discuss how the federal budget affects Saskatchewan's economy and local communities.
Federal Budget Tailored for Saskatchewan Industries
Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses how the 2025 Canada Strong budget specifically supports Saskatchewan's agriculture, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
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.
Interim PBO's Fiscal Honesty Threatens His Job
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?
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.
Digital Services Tax Officially Ended in Federal Budget
Ottawa's 2025 budget legislation confirms the termination of Canada's digital services tax. Learn how this decision impacts tech companies and government revenue.
Canada's bureaucracy costs surge 80% to $71.4 billion
Federal personnel costs hit $71.4B in 2024/25, up 80% from 2015. Budget 2025 aims to cut 40,000 positions amid criticism over spending growth outpacing population.
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.
Liberal strategist reveals Carney budget negotiations
Liberal strategist discloses how last-minute negotiations shaped Mark Carney's inaugural budget. Get exclusive insights into the high-stakes political process.
Liberals survive confidence vote, pass 2025 budget
Canada's minority Liberal government narrowly survives high-stakes confidence vote on 2025 budget, avoiding holiday election after NDP allows passage with strategic abstentions.
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