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Too early for conclusions on integrity of last two elections, MP Chong tells inquiry

Too early for conclusions on integrity of last two elections, MP Chong tells inquiry

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging a federal inquiry to refrain from making final conclusions about the integrity of the last two general elections, saying it is too early to do so.
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Capital gains are going to be taxed more, and these economists say it's a good thing

Capital gains are going to be taxed more, and these economists say it's a good thing

OTTAWA — Canada's wealthiest individuals and corporations will soon pay taxes on a larger share of the capital gains they earn, a change that economists say will make the tax system more efficient, despite pushback from business groups.
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What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

TORONTO — The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Liberals government's fiscal plans.
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Trudeau says Conservatives' vote against budget is a vote against 'fairness'

Trudeau says Conservatives' vote against budget is a vote against 'fairness'

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are siding with "multi-millionaires" and standing against "fairness" by refusing to support the federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
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Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

TORONTO — The federal budget pushed forward several banking sector initiatives, including open banking and lower fees, but had little detail on when changes would actually take effect.
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When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

An unprecedented inversion of Canada’s population pyramid will significantly strain quality of life
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All federal ministers will participate in process to find 5,000 jobs to cut: Anand

All federal ministers will participate in process to find 5,000 jobs to cut: Anand

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says no government ministry and agency will be left out of the process of cutting 5,000 public-service positions.
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Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

As with most tax changes introduced by this government, it’s far more complex than it should be.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

Police chiefs tell MPs public drug use is out of control after small amounts were decriminalized
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Bryan Yu: B.C. employment edges up as year-to-year exports decline sharply

Bryan Yu: B.C. employment edges up as year-to-year exports decline sharply

Mixed signals for B.C. economy
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