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What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

TORONTO — The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Liberals government's fiscal plans.
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Trudeau says Conservatives' vote against budget is a vote against 'fairness'

Trudeau says Conservatives' vote against budget is a vote against 'fairness'

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are siding with "multi-millionaires" and standing against "fairness" by refusing to support the federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
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Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

Budget pushes measures on open banking, lower fees forward, but timing unclear

TORONTO — The federal budget pushed forward several banking sector initiatives, including open banking and lower fees, but had little detail on when changes would actually take effect.
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Vancouver International Airport regains Best Airport in North America crown

Vancouver International Airport regains Best Airport in North America crown

YVR chief praises 26,000 employees for first win since 2021
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When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

When it comes to Canada’s productivity, the devil is in the demographics

An unprecedented inversion of Canada’s population pyramid will significantly strain quality of life
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All federal ministers will participate in process to find 5,000 jobs to cut: Anand

All federal ministers will participate in process to find 5,000 jobs to cut: Anand

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says no government ministry and agency will be left out of the process of cutting 5,000 public-service positions.
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Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

Change to capital gains taxes will catch many average Canadians

As with most tax changes introduced by this government, it’s far more complex than it should be.
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Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Association awards for first time

Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Association awards for first time

City's vibrant music scene, stunning backdrop cited as perfect stage for Canadian country music celebration
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B.C. city fights to keep EV-maker Edison Motors from leaving

B.C. city fights to keep EV-maker Edison Motors from leaving

Zoning hurdles, high land costs threaten Merritt's hold on promising startup
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Film commissioner says B.C. budget has killed Okanagan animation industry

Film commissioner says B.C. budget has killed Okanagan animation industry

Seventeen years of work 'destroyed' by elimination of regional tax credit
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