Category : Economic Policy


Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs in State of the Union Speech

President Donald Trump used his record-long State of the Union address to reaffirm his commitment to aggressive tariffs, despite a recent Supreme Court setback. The speech came amid economic positioning ahead of midterm elections.

Poilievre Urges Liberals to Reverse Food Taxes

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to reverse taxes on food and implement a plan to address rising grocery prices, citing Canada's worst food inflation among G7 nations.

Welfare Fraud Exposed: $500B Stolen Annually

A shocking report reveals that approximately $500 billion in taxpayer money is stolen annually through government welfare fraud, with outdated systems and lack of incentives enabling widespread abuse.

GST Credit Top-Up Fast-Tracked for Spring Payment

The Canadian government has fast-tracked a one-time GST credit top-up worth 50% of the credit, with payments starting this spring to help over 12 million low-income Canadians amid rising costs.

Macklem: CUSMA Loss Could Mean Recession for Canada

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warns that losing preferential trade access under CUSMA could plunge Canada into recession, though this remains a risk scenario rather than the central bank's base forecast.

Food Inflation Peaks Again in 2025: Bank of Canada

Canadian grocery prices have risen 22% since 2022, far outpacing general inflation. Bank of Canada analysis reveals December 2025 food inflation hit 5%, with coffee and beef prices seeing dramatic increases.

Gallego Proposes $20 Minimum Wage by 2029

Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego introduces bold legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029, testing political waters amid affordability concerns.

WSJ Criticizes Trump Tariffs as Market Loser

The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board challenges the economic benefits of Donald Trump's tariffs, highlighting market volatility and higher consumer costs.

Carney vs Newsom: WEF Clash Over Global Order

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Davos speech declaring a permanent geopolitical rupture faces pushback from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who argues traditional alliances are merely dormant, not dead.

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