The federal government is moving forward with plans to make automatic tax filing more widely available to Canadians, including those who are “middle class.” In the fall economic statement released on Monday, Ottawa announced several measures to make it easier for Canadian taxpayers to file their annual returns, building on efforts that are already underway.“It
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “to resign,” adding that “all options” were on the table when asked if he would support a non-confidence motion. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister, Singh said Canadians were facing a range of economic issues from
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government’s transgender health restrictions is on the table as a “last resort.” A provincial law will ban doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. A surgical prohibition already in effect will halt gender-affirming “top”
A month-long Canada Post strike is set to end on Tuesday, after the federal labour relations board ordered postal workers to return to work, the Crown corporation said. Postal operations are set to resume on Tuesday, Canada Post said in a statement Sunday night.“After two days of hearings, the CIRB has issued its ruling confirming
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from the federal cabinet, placing the blame on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for her decision. The announcement came in a letter she shared on X (formerly Twitter) Monday morning.In the letter addressed to Trudeau, Freeland wrote, “On Friday, you informed me that you no longer want me
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced that she has resigned from the federal cabinet, seemingly placing the blame on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for her decision. The announcement came in a letter she shared on X (formerly Twitter) Monday morning.Here is the text of Freeland’s letter.“Dear Prime Minister, Story continues below advertisement It has been the honour of
Bizarre and personal photos of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have surfaced from his abandoned residences, sparking ridicule among Syrians who only until recently were persecuted for criticizing his leadership. The images, reportedly discovered in photo albums from Assad’s mansions in the hills of Damascus and Aleppo, painted an unflattering portrait of Bashar and his
Canadians heading out to do some holiday shopping this weekend will notice some of the tax on various products knocked off as the federal government’s temporary “tax holiday” goes into effect Saturday. The two-month tax break is expected to save taxpayers an estimated $1.5 billion, and will reduce that amount from federal revenues, the parliamentary
Jordan Peterson, the polarizing Canadian psychologist, has bid Canada adieu and will now call the United States home, citing personal and professional reasons for the move. The news was revealed on a podcast this week, where Peterson and his daughter, Mikhaila Peterson Fuller, discussed his decision to move to Florida.“Welcome to moving to America, formally,”
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A California couple has been shot and killed while on vacation in Mexico, authorities have confirmed. The couple, identified by the Michoacan State Attorney General’s Office only as Gloria A., 50, and Rafael C., 53, were gunned down in the western state of Michoacan just before midnight