The federal government’s Climate Action Incentive is no more — the carbon pricing rebate is getting a rebrand and will now be renamed the Canada Carbon Rebate. The change came on Wednesday as several ministers announced affordability measures, and seemed to signal that the government recognizes Canadians may not be aware the rebate is tied … Read more
Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife’s edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with. If the parties reach a deal, they plan to begin by launching with a select few drug categories while they continue to formulate a more robust national … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacteria that can act as a parasite in its host and can cause listeriosis. Listeria can live in a food plant for several years. The latest products to be recalled … Read more
Plant-based meat could soon contain animal fat — but not the kind you’re probably thinking about. In recent years, meat alternative companies have debuted their products to acclaim and interest. And while the plant-based food market is growing, not all products are seeing the same kind of uptake with some companies’ stocks now trading at … Read more
It’s no secret that Canada is facing a major housing shortage. But could the sheer amount of space used for parking vehicles be part of the problem? A recent Re/Max report looking at participation in the housing market said the “vast majority” of lower-priced properties in the Greater Toronto Area are parking spaces, and that … Read more
With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, a number of foods that may be a snack of choice have been recalled in Canada this week. Some are linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak in the U.S. On Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled Fresh Express brand Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit due to possible Listeria … Read more
It is no April Fools’ joke. On April 1, a federal tax increase on alcohol sometimes known as the “beer tax” is scheduled to come into effect, meaning Canadians could soon pay more for their alcoholic beverage of choice. A Conservative MP is calling on the Canadian government to stop the raise. The alcohol excise … Read more
A deadly outbreak of Listeria in the United States has prompted a recall of salad kits and a six-layer dip in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice Wednesday for President’s Choice and Taylor Farms branded Mexican-style street corn packaged salads, and for Rojo’s black bean six-layer dip on Thursday. The salad … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With the number of stolen cars in Canada skyrocketing, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering stiffer penalties for auto theft. It’s an idea Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also proposed this week to crack down on what’s become a national epidemic. Trudeau raised the possibility of … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government is putting $28 million into the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to try to tackle rising rates of auto theft ahead of a summit. The minister says this funding will be used to enhance the CBSA’s ability to detect … Read more
