Federal election set for April 28, with economy and housing top of mind
Campaign begins as Carney and Poilievre square off on affordability, trade and tax policy
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Retail sales fall 0.6% in January as holiday bump fades and tariff concerns grow
After a strong surge in holiday shopping, Canadian consumers eased off the spending pedal in January as economic…
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Carney pledges to cut GST for first-time buyers of homes under $1M
Prime Minister says move will save Canadians up to $50,000 and boost housing supply amid affordability crisis
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Inflation still too hot for the BoC to cut rates further: Scotiabank
Scotiabank Economics is warning that inflation remains too persistent for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting rates.
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Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes
The federal government is promising billions in low-cost financing to help build thousands of rental homes in Toronto,…
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Trump’s tariffs on Canada: A timeline of trade tensions
Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have escalated rapidly since the start of the year, with President Donald…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new cabinet with familiar names, few changes
By Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario Premier Doug Ford named a new cabinet Wednesday with many familiar faces to…
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B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over ‘uncertain financial times’
The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build…
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