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Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September. That compares to an $8.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.
Foreign interference networks in Canada using 'lawfare,' security summit hears

Foreign interference networks in Canada using 'lawfare,' security summit hears

Strategic lawsuits and international law traps are common practices under 'lawfare,' which is part of a broader 'hybrid warfare' conducted by foreign adversaries.
Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons

OTTAWA — The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night.
Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

The Competition Bureau is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant's online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty.
Acciona and Metro Vancouver beef goes public in North Shore Wastewater fiasco

Acciona and Metro Vancouver beef goes public in North Shore Wastewater fiasco

Both sides in the dispute about the problem-plagued sewage plant accuse each other of spreading misinformation as a lawsuit looms
Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

TORONTO — Canadian businesses are about two weeks away from having to scrap some of the tax they charge customers, but many have already realized that's no easy feat.
S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

TORONTO — Strength in energy and industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher Thursday. It was an unsurprisingly quiet day for markets north of the border, as the TSX is usually heavily influenced by U.S. market movements.
First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

New federal loan guarantee a major milestone in 2024 for First Nations Major Projects Coalition
B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C.
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.
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