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Higher tobacco and vaping taxes offsets drug plan spending in federal budget
OTTAWA — The federal government expects that its latest effort to discourage Canadians from smoking, contained in the federal budget tabled Tuesday, will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue.
Apr 16, 2024 3:41 PM
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Some of the winners and losers in the 2024 federal budget
The government says it will make it easier to renew or switch between cellphone plans.
Apr 16, 2024 3:21 PM
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Liberals raise capital gains tax on wealthiest Canadians to pay for agenda
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered a federal budget Tuesday that keeps the deficit capped at $40 billion, thanks to higher-than-expected government revenues and new taxes that largely offset billions in new spending.
Apr 16, 2024 3:19 PM
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$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness
OTTAWA — The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday.
Apr 16, 2024 2:15 PM
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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against 16 pharmaceutical companies that are alleged to have misled consumers about the efficacy and dangers of opioid medications.
Apr 16, 2024 2:11 PM
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Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning
EDMONTON — Documents released under Alberta Freedom of Information laws confirm the United Conservative Party government was talking with the coal industry about relaxing a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from open-pit mines long before mak
Apr 16, 2024 2:06 PM
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In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply
OTTAWA — The federal government is eyeing underutilized Canada Post and National Defence properties as a way to deliver affordability and supply to the country's housing market.
Apr 16, 2024 1:46 PM
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Budget 2024: Key numbers from the Liberals' latest spending plan
OTTAWA — Here are some key numbers from the Liberal government's federal budget: $535 billion: Total government spending for the 2024-25 financial year. $39.
Apr 16, 2024 1:16 PM
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Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government's 2024 federal budget
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights: Housing In hopes of building nearly 3.
Apr 16, 2024 1:14 PM
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Budget 2024: Liberals aim to hit the brakes on car theft with new criminal offences
OTTAWA — The federal government is going after car thieves in its latest budget, which proposes several new Criminal Code offences specific to auto thefts.
Apr 16, 2024 1:06 PM
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