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Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. The Conservatives brought in nearly $12.
S&P/TSX composite falls on tariff fears, U.S. markets also slip

S&P/TSX composite falls on tariff fears, U.S. markets also slip

TORONTO — Stock markets and the Canadian dollar fell Friday as it became increasingly likely that U.S. President Donald Trump would impose tariffs starting Feb. 1.
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