Amid another rate hike by the Bank of Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland attempted to alleviate Canadians’ financial concerns by highlighting the country’s economic recovery since COVID-19 began. “I absolutely understand the concerns Canadians have with mortgages today, and I understand the concerns Canadians have with inflation,” Freeland told reporters in Ottawa on June 7. “What…
Freeland Touts Strength of Canadian Economy Following Latest Interest Rate Hike
June 7, 2023
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Poilievre Praises ‘Courageous Whistleblowers’ in Security Apparatus for Leaking Files on China’s Election Interference
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre praised the “courageous whistleblowers” in Canada’s security apparatus for leaking top-secret documents on China’s interference in the 2021 federal election, as he levelled criticism at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for “covering up the interference of the authoritarian regime in Beijing.” The Globe and Mail reported on the leaked documents on Feb….
Tories Table New Motion to Prevent Tax Increases After Carbon Tax Motion Defeated
A day after their motion to stop the federal carbon tax from increasing in the new year was defeated, Tories tabled a new motion in the House of Commons to prevent any tax increases on other items. “Given that the cost of government is driving up inflation, making the price of goods Canadians buy and the…
Poilievre Tables New Motion to Prevent Tax Increases After Carbon Tax Motion Defeated
A day after his motion to stop the federal carbon tax from increasing in the new year was defeated, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has sponsored a new motion in the House of Commons to prevent any tax increases on “gas, groceries, home heating, and pay cheques.” “Given that the cost of government is driving up…
Poilievre Pushes for Tax Hike Cancellations During First Question Period as Leader
Pierre Poilievre pushed for cancellations of the Liberals’ carbon tax increases and Canada Pension Plan contribution hikes today during his first House of Commons question period as leader of the Conservative party. “Housing prices have doubled. Grocery prices are at their highest inflation rate in 40 years. Canadians just aren’t able to pay. Will the…
John Robson: Critics of Constitutional Monarchies Should Be Careful What They Wish For
Commentary Before the tributes to Queen Elizabeth II were even done, there were those who swooped in with calls for Canada and other realms finally to become republics, and worse. To which I say be careful what you wish for. In two ways. First, there were some mind-bogglingly offensive statements on Her Majesty’s passing, including…
Peter Menzies: What Could Poilievre’s Promised ‘Defunding’ of the CBC Look Like?
Commentary We will find out in a couple of weeks if the survival of the CBC—the organization conservatives most love to hate—will be at stake in the next federal election. The vow to “Defund the CBC” has been prominent in Pierre Poilievre’s campaign to be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC)…
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