CRA Implements Permanent Job Cuts Amid Fiscal Challenges

Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Facing severe budget constraints, the Canada Revenue Agency is set to cut up to 280 permanent positions, primarily affecting its National Capital Region branches. The move, aimed at reducing costs, has ignited debate over its potential impact on public service efficiency.

globalnews.ca / Canada Revenue Agency says it plans to cut 280 permanent roles

theglobeandmail.com / CRA to cut up to 280 permanent jobs in response to fiscal constraints

lapresse.ca / L’Agence du revenu du Canada supprimera jusqu’à 280 postes permanents

citynews.ca / CRA cutting up to 280 permanent jobs in response to fiscal constraints

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 hours ago #federal #budget #employment #canada +

Trump tax bill passes House, heads to Senate showdown

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:21 am more...

In a high-stakes legislative sprint, the U.S. House narrowly approved President Trump’s expansive tax bill, a package blending tax cuts with spending reductions. With the bill now en route to the Senate for potential amendments, critics and supporters alike are bracing for the next round in this political tug-of-war.

ledevoir.com / Le mégaprojet de loi budgétaire de Trump est adopté par la Chambre des représentants

citynews.ca / Trump’s big tax bill has passed the House. Here’s what’s inside it

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 32 hours ago #senate #budget #trump +

Ontario Budget Reveals Debt Surge and Industry Support Measures

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:20 am more...

Ontario’s provincial budget announcement by the Ford government has sparked contrasting reactions. Official forecasts warn that the province’s net debt could exceed half a trillion dollars by 2027, while local wineries and breweries warmly welcome targeted fiscal measures such as the Ontario Grape Support program designed to bolster the industry amid economic uncertainty.

thestar.com / Doug Ford government earmarks $3B for Indigenous loans a day before hearings on bill to boost mining projects

torontosun.com / OPINION: Ford government failed to keep fiscal powder dry — now Ontarians will pay the price

globalnews.ca / Ontario’s debt to cross half-a-trillion dollars in 2027: Ford government budget

citynews.ca / Ontario wineries, breweries celebrate provincial budget support amid industry uncertainty

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BC Government Axes Dubious Downtown Eastside Consultancy Contract

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

British Columbia’s provincial leaders pulled the plug on a controversial consultancy meant to revamp Vancouver’s troubled Downtown Eastside. Facing heavy criticism over opaque processes and suspected political favoritism, officials decided that transparency trumps patronage in addressing urban challenges—even if it means admitting past missteps.

thetyee.ca / BC Government Axes Controversial Downtown Eastside Adviser

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. ends contract with former Ontario attorney-general after public criticism

globalnews.ca / B.C. government drops contract with special consultant on Downtown Eastside

thestar.com / B.C. ends Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #politics #provincial #budget #bc +

Vancouver councillors demand tighter oversight on municipal spending

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Four Metro Vancouver area councillors have banded together to demand increased provincial oversight of municipal spending following allegations of misuse in a city hall gift card program. Their petition underscores mounting frustrations over public funds management, ensuring that every loose buck is brought under scrutiny.

globalnews.ca / Forensic audit into City of Richmond gift card spending expanded to last decade

theglobeandmail.com / Four Metro Vancouver area councillors urge more B.C. oversight of municipal spending

thestar.com / Metro Vancouver area councillors urge more B.C. oversight of municipal spending

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days ago #politics #budget #bc #vancouver +

Federal Budget Deferred to Fall Announcement

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Federal officials have confirmed that the federal budget will be postponed from its spring slot to a fall unveiling. Insisting on a more deliberate process, government leaders, including Carney, defended the delay as necessary for fiscal prudence and comprehensive planning.

ledevoir.com / Le gouvernement libéral déposera un budget fédéral cet automne

nationalpost.com / Liberals to present ‘ambitious, prudent’ fall federal budget: Mark Carney

globalnews.ca / Liberal government will table federal budget in the fall, Carney says

theglobeandmail.com / Carney says federal budget coming in the fall

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 days ago #federal #finance #budget #canada +

Moody’s strips U.S. debt of AAA rating over soaring deficits

Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

Moody’s has downgraded the U.S. debt from its coveted AAA rating, citing unbridled national deficits and rising borrowing costs. Critics wryly note that fiscal responsibility appears to be on an extended vacation, while investors and policymakers brace for a more turbulent financial future.

ledevoir.com / Moody’s prive la dette américaine de sa cote triple A

globalnews.ca / U.S. loses AAA credit rating due to rising debt, interest costs: Moody’s

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days ago #federal #economy #finance #budget +

Ontario invests $38M to revitalize Wasaga Beach tourism hub

Friday, May 16, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Ontario is set to invest approximately $38 million to revamp Wasaga Beach, a pivotal tourism hub. The project includes rebuilding historic sites such as the Nancy Island Historic Site, with hopes of boosting the local economy and enhancing the area's cultural appeal for long‑term community benefits.

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario to invest $38-million to revamp Wasaga Beach

citynews.ca / Ontario investing $38 million to revamp Wasaga Beach

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NAIT pauses 18 programs amid financial and enrollment review

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:21 pm more...

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology announced it is pausing 18 programs in response to financial and enrollment concerns. This strategic review targets enhancing alignment between student needs and industry demands, leaving hundreds of students seeking alternatives while the institution reassesses its program portfolio.

globalnews.ca / NAIT pausing 18 programs as part of review

edmontonjournal.com / NAIT halts 18 programs citing financial, enrolment concerns

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 7 days ago #budget #education #employment #albert +

Ontario Tabled 2025 Budget Ignites Heated Fiscal Debate

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

Ontario’s 2025 budget release has stirred live reactions and pointed critiques, with detractors branding the measures as mere handouts instead of genuine growth initiatives. The unveiling has sparked a contentious debate over economic strategy and fiscal management.

nationalobserver.com / Ontario budget 2025: Experts and opposition say it falls short where it matters most

citynews.ca / Ontario budget 2025 would change how speed and red-light cameras, community safety zones operate

cp24.com/ / What are the key takeaways from Ontario’s tabled 2025 budget? - CP24

ledevoir.com / Le financement pour les Franco-Ontariens fond dans le nouveau budget de Doug Ford

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 7 days ago #provincial #finance #budget #ontario +