‘Angry’ protests must stay peaceful amid ‘tough times,’ Trudeau says | Globalnews.ca
Canadians are going through “tough times,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday — but “angry” protests, he added, should remain peaceful despite those difficulties. He made the comment after footage emerged on social media of the prime minister being swarmed by a small but vocal group of demonstrators in Hamilton, Ont., on Tuesday night, […]
As recession fears grow for 2023, Trudeau warns: ‘It’s going to be a tough year’ – National | Globalnews.ca
As indications grow that Canada could be headed for a recession, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a warning for Canadians: next year will be “tough.” In an International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment released earlier this month, the global financial agency warned Canada is at risk of tipping into a “mild recession,” despite outperforming its G7 […]
Can Metro Vancouver’s new mayors turn the tide on housing? Experts say not so fast | Globalnews.ca
The winners of British Columbia’s municipal elections last week — particularly those in the Metro Vancouver region — will have to hit the ground running when it comes to addressing the increased unaffordability of housing and lack of supply, experts warn. Housing was a key tenet of most campaigns, with many candidates making lofty promises […]
How poverty, not pain, is driving Canadians with disabilities to consider medically-assisted death – National | Globalnews.ca
“Hello, you’ve reached the provincial health services authority telephone line for medical assistance in dying…” This is the automated recording Joannie Cowie got when she called the government to see if she would be eligible for medical assistance in dying, commonly known as MAiD. It’s an unmistakable message from the government: if you want to […]
Trudeau to unveil new affordability plan during Liberal caucus retreat | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday will unveil the full details of a plan to try and take some of the sting out of inflation for Canadians feeling it the most. Both Liberal and NDP sources tell The Canadian Press the plan includes doubling GST rebate cheques for six months as well as a temporary dental-care […]
Canadians want more help with cost of living crisis, Liberals say – National | Globalnews.ca
The federal Liberals say they are determined to do more to help Canadians feeling the pinch from inflation. The caucus is meeting in St. Andrews, N.B., this week for a retreat where the cost of living is front and centre on every MP’s mind. Rachel Bendayan, the parliamentary secretary to the associate finance minister, says […]