OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is giving no indications of plans to rein in government spending after a critical report by the parliamentary budget officer questioned the Liberals’ case to spend tens of billions in planned stimulus. The Liberals had promised up to $100 billion in economic stimulus, subject to a series of spending guardrails to…
Iain Rankin, Former NS Premier and Leader of Liberals, Announces Resignation
HALIFAX—Former Nova Scotia premier Iain Rankin is resigning as leader of the provincial Liberal party after reflecting on his future over the holiday season. Rankin served as premier of the province for just over six months before losing in a summer election to the Progressive Conservatives. He told a news conference today he intends to…
Liberals Delay New Regulations to Lower Price of Medicines in Canada
OTTAWA—Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has put a six-month pause on new regulations designed to lower the cost of patented medicines in Canada. Health Canada first announced the changes in 2019 to protect Canadians from excessive drug prices, but the government has repeatedly delayed implementing the rules. The regulations were supposed to come into force at…
Liberals Kick Start Trade Pact Challenge to US Duties Slapped on Softwood Lumber
OTTAWA—The federal Liberals have put the White House on notice that Canada will officially challenge the legality of an American decision to hike duties on softwood lumber heading south of the border. The government is filing the grievance under the recently renewed North American free trade pact. Trade Minister Mary Ng says in a statement…
Liberals’ Wage Subsidy Extension to Push Program Costs to $107 Billion, PBO Says
December 9, 2021
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OTTAWA—The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government’s plan to extend its wage subsidy will push the overall price for the program to almost $106.7 billion. The budget officer’s report released this morning estimates that the majority, about $4.8 billion, in subsidies will flow to businesses that continue to see a steep, and persistent drop…
MPs on Finance Committee Ready for Review of Liberals’ Latest Pandemic Aid Package
OTTAWA—Opposition MPs are getting ready to review the Liberals’ latest package of pandemic aid and grill Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about myriad economic issues. The 12-member House of Commons finance committee is scheduled to meet Monday to move the aid bill closer to a final vote before MPs leave on their holiday break in two…
With Pressure Growing to Act, Liberals Reference Inflation Worries in Throne Speech
OTTAWA—The federal Liberals are facing rising pressure to detail how they plan to rebuild an economy upended by COVID-19 and cool inflation after delivering a throne speech that promised to rein in the rising cost of living. The annual inflation rate hit an 18-year high in October, fuelled largely by rising prices at the pumps…
Tories Face New Rivals, Liberal Fortunes Could Shift Amid Changing Times Post-Election
News Analysis The Conservative Party’s infighting and ascendent rivals in the People’s Party and Maverick Party could be seen as a repeat of the 1990s when the Liberals ruled Canada over a divided political right. But some political scientists say there are additional factors that over time will influence the outcome this time around. Ted…
Liberals to Revive Controversial Proposed Laws When Parliament Resumes
If the Liberals’ election platform is anything to go by, several pieces of controversial legislation that died when the election was called will be reintroduced when Parliament resumes. The platform promised to, “within the first 100 days, reintroduce legislation to reform the Broadcasting Act to ensure foreign web giants contribute to the creation and promotion of…
Calgary Police Investigating Newly Elected Liberal MP Over Alleged Flyer Swap on Doorstep
Newly elected Liberal MP George Chahal is under investigation for allegedly swapping an opponent’s campaign ads with his own, Calgary police said. Chahal, a former Calgary city councillor, won as a Liberal candidate in the Calgary Skyview riding in the federal election, defeating Conservative incumbent Jag Sahota by roughly 3,300 votes. But the night before…
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