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Ottawa, Yemen and Guardian
Ottawa, Yemen and Guardian One has to admire the Canadian government’s manipulation of the media regarding its relationship with Saudi Arabia. Despite being partners with the Kingdom’s international crimes, the Liberals have managed to convince some gullible folks they are challenging Riyadh’s rights abuses. By downplaying Ottawa’s support for violence in Yemen while amplifying Saudi reaction to an innocuous […]
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives?
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives? On climate, foreign workers, and unions, Trudeau government moves this month have rankled progressives. At home recently, the Trudeau government’s actions have left many progressive Canadians feeling frustrated and misled. Photo by Chris Wattie, Reuters Media Express. The key players in Stephen Harper’s government would have been high-fiving […]
Federal books in $2.8B deficit over first four months of fiscal year
Federal books in $2.8B deficit over first four months of fiscal year Ottawa ran $1.8B deficit in July Between April and July of this year, federal revenues were $2.3 billion lower compared with last year, while program expenses were $6.5 billion higher. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press) New numbers released Friday show the federal government ran a […]
Response to Tax Dodging by Rich Will Show Trudeau’s True Colours
Response to Tax Dodging by Rich Will Show Trudeau’s True Colours CRA ties to industry, special deals demand Liberal action. Cartoon by Greg Perry. Note to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: We will not be distracted forever by your explanation of quantum computers and yoga poses. Or even by the admittedly impressive list of low-hanging fruit […]
Canada goes full Krugman. Finance minister jacks up borrowing and spending, confirms gold sale – Peter Diekmeyer
Canada goes full Krugman. Finance minister jacks up borrowing and spending, confirms gold sale – Peter Diekmeyer Bill Morneau took centre stage last week in the Canadian Parliament and didn’t disappoint. The new Liberal finance minister’s first budget jacked up program spending across the board, to be paid for by borrowing and, eventually, presumably, money […]
Liberal fiscal plans less transparent than under Harper, Kevin Page says
Liberal fiscal plans less transparent than under Harper, Kevin Page says Kevin Page, Canada’s former parliamentary budget officer, says the Liberal government is even less transparent on fiscal matters than their Conservative predecessors. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) Listen 9:40 Canada’s former parliamentary budget officer says the Liberal government is even less transparent on fiscal matters than the Conservative […]
Pipeline Reforms ‘Great Step’ but Don’t Account for Most Emissions, Say Climate Critics
Pipeline Reforms ‘Great Step’ but Don’t Account for Most Emissions, Say Climate Critics Does ignoring downstream impacts export Canada’s responsibilities? Canada’s minister of the environment and climate change Catherine McKenna at the COP21 climate summit in Paris, France in December. Photo by Mychaylo Prystupa. The Trudeau government’s newly announced reforms to pipeline environmental assessments still fail […]
Ontarians Urged To “Voluntarily” Pay More Taxes To Cut Province’s Debt
Ontarians Urged To “Voluntarily” Pay More Taxes To Cut Province’s Debt Christmas is a time for giving and that is what Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is asking of her citizenry. With almost $300 billion in debt, and almost 1 in 10 dollars of revenue going to pay interest, and already facing the highest tax rates […]
