Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she thinks unhappy premiers will come around on measures in the federal budget that touch on provincial legislation, even as they push back. At an event in Toronto on Sunday, Freeland — who presented the federal budget on Tuesday — said the national government needs to push ahead on … Read more
ALOR GAJAH: Several recommendations aimed at addressing flood issues, particularly in Durian Tunggal here, will be brought to the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to facilitate the allocation of special funds and prompt action. Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, said discussions have been held … Read more
The Trudeau government is promising $9 billion in new cash for Indigenous communities over the next five years, a smaller spend than some past budgets but one the government says builds on past investments and maintains an upward trend. The plan sparked mixed reviews from Indigenous leaders, with some immediately panning it as a failure and others … Read more
The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to. In her budget document, Finance Minister Chrystia … Read more
The latest spat between Quebec and Ottawa over immigration is based on politics and not the reality of the labour market, says the head of a major employers group. “In some ways, it’s deplorable,” said Karl Blackburn, president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec. His comments come as Quebec Premier François Legault … Read more
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER CANDIDATES With Mr Wong set to become Prime Minister, political observers said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung could be suitable candidates to replace him as Deputy Prime Minister. Rather than having two new names, current Deputy Prime Minister Heng … Read more
It was nice to be with my friends all the time. Oxford was a lovely place to grow up in. I wasn’t in the top set, but I was in the one below that. I was quite clever, vaguely sporty and very competitive. Max Johnson (left) with Boris Johnson (second left) and other family members, … Read more
The prime minister and cabinet ministers have spent the last few weeks touring the country to preview some of the key elements of the budget that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will unveil in full on Tuesday, April 16. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has framed the budget as one focused on fairness. Here’s how to watch CBC’s … Read more
Tamil Nadu News Today | DMK’s ‘Ji-Pay’ Poster Attack On PM Narendra Modi | News18 | N18VTamil Nadu News Today | DMK’s ‘Ji-Pay’ Poster Attack On PM Narendra Modi | News18 | PoliticsIn a unique attack on one’s political opponent, the DMK on Thursday reportedly put up ‘Ji-Pay’ posters with the face of Prime Minister … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s path to power may be by prosecuting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s past eight years in government, but his road to victory is painted NDP orange. Appealing to working-class voters in rural and northern ridings — like those held by New Democrats across British Columbia and Liberals in northern Ontario — is … Read more
