United States looking at all options to respond to Canada’s digital services tax

United States looking at all options to respond to Canada’s digital services tax

The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. Last month, Parliament approved the government’s plan to add a three per cent levy on foreign tech giants which generate revenue from Canadian users. It means the companies will have to … Read more

Minister accuses Conservatives of trying to sabotage federal dental program

Minister accuses Conservatives of trying to sabotage federal dental program

Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing the Conservatives of trying to “sabotage” the government’s dental care program by calling up dental associations and “bullying” them — accusations the Tories are calling “unhinged.” The Liberals began covering dental care services for seniors last month as part of a new federal dental care program. As the government … Read more

Trudeau says co-operation coming with Modi, but short on specifics

Trudeau says co-operation coming with Modi, but short on specifics

India and Canada will co-operate on a range of important issues, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said after speaking to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the G7 summit. But Trudeau would not specify what those issues are, or whether he raised the allegations about the Indian government’s involvement in the killing of Canadian Sikh activist … Read more