Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault is taking the stand after Tuesday’s federal budget promised to amend the Financial Administration Act so government payments accepted for deposit … Read more
The Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget tabled Tuesday held a clear focus on “fairness” among generations and efforts to make the housing market more affordable, particularly for younger Canadians feeling frustrated about their homebuying prospects. Experts who spoke to Global News after the budget’s release said there are signs of “hope” in the new spending … Read more
Affordability is one of the key focuses for the Liberal government in its latest budget, with housing taking centre stage with billions of dollars in sweeping policies targeting major reforms and changes. “Together, we will unlock the door to the middle class for more Canadians and renew the promise of our great country,” Finance Minister … Read more
The Liberal government delivered a federal budget on Tuesday geared towards young Canadians, proposing a spending plan that promises to do everything from make it easier to buy a first home to crack down on costly concert ticket fees. “We are acting today to ensure fairness for every generation,” Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister … Read more
A major change is coming to Lotto, with a new opportunity for customers to win. From Monday, May 20, the Monday and Wednesday Lotto — also known as Monday and Wednesday Gold Lotto in Queensland and Monday and Wednesday X Lotto in South Australia — will change into a single lottery game called Weekday Windfall. … Read more
The federal government plans to “urgently return” money collected through the carbon price’s fuel charge to small businesses, making good on a commitment from 2019 to return that money. Billed as the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, the plan involves more than $2.5 billion that has been collected through the federal fuel charge in … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2024 4:21 pm Updated April 16, 2024 5:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Here are some key numbers from the Liberal government’s federal budget: $535 billion: Total government spending for the 2024-25 financial year. $39.8 billion: The total deficit, just … Read more
The Liberals expect a new bid to curb smoking rates in the federal budget will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue for the government. The increased cash flow coincides with the launch of a new $1.5-billion drug plan to offer universal coverage for contraceptive and diabetes medications. Both programs were billed as new health measures … Read more
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled Canadians worried about the cost of living. The Liberal government has already unveiled significant planks of the budget over the last few weeks during … Read more
A simple trick can slash £95 off the price of Antler luggage as the brand launches its ‘New Icon Collection’. Those planning a city break, family holiday, or extended trip might want to consider Antler’s Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2-approved suitcases. The brand has become incredibly popular with eager travellers setting off this Spring, and there … Read more
