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Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions

The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year and plans to introduce new exemptions to ensure most middle-class Canadians do not pay more tax if the rate becomes official.
Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

Canadian journalism organizations are having to wait a bit longer for their share of the $100 million Google agreed to pay news outlets to be exempt from the Online News Act.
Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep industrial pricing in place.
The $1-trillion question: What Canadian goods will Trump tariff?

The $1-trillion question: What Canadian goods will Trump tariff?

Canadian Chamber of Commerce launches tracker to illustrate the value of U.S.-Canada trade
Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa should target Tesla vehicles and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package to send a message that an attack on Canadian trade would not be cost-free for Trump's allies.
Foreign interference crackdown needed, say Chinese-Canadian groups in B.C.

Foreign interference crackdown needed, say Chinese-Canadian groups in B.C.

Critics charge final report is blind to key solutions: better regulation of foreign-controlled media and a foreign agent registry that extends into all facets of government
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year as the country faces an uncertain future with U.S.
B.C., Alberta tell feds to back off on CRTC decision

B.C., Alberta tell feds to back off on CRTC decision

Telus’ expansion into Eastern Canada threatened by interference from federal government
Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $22.7 billion between April and November. That compares with a $19.1 billion deficit over the same period last year. According to the monthly fiscal monitor, revenues were up $29.
Rob Shaw: B.C. mired in partisan politics as Trump tariffs loom

Rob Shaw: B.C. mired in partisan politics as Trump tariffs loom

While workers brace for impact, politicians turn trade turmoil into political theatre