Members of Parliament are set to vote on a Liberal bill proposing a temporary “tax holiday” for Canadians that is expected to pass with the support from the New Democratic Party. The legislation, which was tabled on Wednesday, calls for a two-month break on the goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax on dozens…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 27, 2024 2:31 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex. The proposed lawsuit includes anyone under the…
A federal mediator has temporarily suspended mediation efforts between Canada Post and its workers’ union as a nationwide strike drags into Day 13 with no end in sight. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said in post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the special mediator, who was appointed by the federal government, has “decided to…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap. Announcing an upcoming motion under her Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act on Tuesday, Smith said the government plans to challenge the cap in court when or if it becomes law, and…
The Liberal government on Wednesday introduced legislation to implement its “tax holiday” for Canadians, but as a stand-alone bill that does not include a promised $250 rebate plan that has faced calls for expanded eligibility. Under the Liberals’ proposal, the bill will see the goods and services (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) slashed from a slew of items, including certain…
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Monday proposed tariffs on all products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico once he takes office. It’s not the first time Canadians have had to deal with exports heading south of the border being taxed. During his first term, Trump imposed a 20-per cent tariff on softwood…
The federal government has suspended Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault’s former medical supply company from obtaining government contracts. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) suspended Global Health Imports (GHI) from bidding or entering into contracts with the federal government, effective Nov. 22, the agency said in a press release. On Tuesday, Catherine Poulin, assistant deputy…
It’s voting day in Nova Scotia as people head to the polls to cast their ballots. Live results will begin here at 8 p.m. AT when the polls close. Global News will also be carrying a live election special at that time. Live updates and analysis can also be found online at globalnews.ca/halifax. Progressive Conservative…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 26, 2024 7:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Post says it’s missed out on delivering an estimated 10 million parcels as a strike by more than 55,000 workers across the country continues ahead of Black Friday. Company spokeswoman Lisa Liu…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 25, 2024 2:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase Alberta’s oil and gas export volumes to the U.S. But Smith says her…
