CANADA

By Matthew Horwood Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government will eliminate the federal sales tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers on all new and “substantially renovated” homes under $1 million,…

By Chandra Philip Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she gave Prime Minister Mark Carney a list of demands for the next prime minister, adding they need to be addressed or the…

By Jennifer Cowan Canada Border Services Agency officers confiscated more than 100 kilograms of cocaine earlier this month from a commercial transport vehicle at the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta.…

By Noé Chartier  U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn’t “really care” who wins the next general election in Canada, but that he prefers a Liberal at the helm, saying they…

Hudson’s Bay Company secures creditor protection amid decline of Canadian department stores By Jennifer Cowan  Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is in full liquidation mode and continues to actively seek creditor protection…

By Jennifer Cowan Ontario’s per-capita tax burden has risen to $9,406 this year, according to a study from the Fraser Institute, which notes the tax contribution per Ontarian has seen an…

By Isaac Teo  Canadian representatives say they now have a clearer understanding of what U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing through his use of tariff measures, following a meeting with Trump’s…

By Chandra Philip  B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has introduced a bill to end twice-yearly clock changes in the province. Most parts of B.C. change the time to move forward an…

By Matthew Horwood  Mark Carney has signed an order-in-council ending the consumer carbon tax as his first move as prime minister. “Consistent with the promise that I made and others supported…

By Noé Chartier   The meeting of G7 countries’ top diplomats has started in Quebec, with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Joly saying “peace and stability” will top the agenda. Joly…