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Parliamentary Records Show Local Journalism Funding Flowed to Major Canadian News Outlets
Parliamentary records suggest that federal funding intended to support underserved communities through Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative has been distributed to a number of large, well-established media organizations. The program, originally introduced as a way to...
Federal Journalism Tax Credit Reaches $71M as Reported Subsidized Jobs Decline
A federal tax credit program aimed at supporting journalism has reached approximately $71 million in total claimed benefits, according to reporting on the program’s latest figures. The program, designed to provide financial relief to qualifying news organizations...
Feds Triple Streaming Tax, Making Life More Expensive
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse a newly announced increase to Canada’s streaming levy following a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to raise the rate from 5 per cent to...
Federal Gun Confiscation Program Faces Scrutiny Over Lack of Evidence
If someone were about to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on a major public program, most people would expect at least some evidence that it works. Critics say that expectation does not appear to have been met in Ottawa’s firearms confiscation initiative. The...
New Report Urges Repeal of Human Rights Speech Offence Provisions Across Canada
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has released a new report titled Speech on Trial: Censorship by Human Rights Commissions, authored by veteran journalist and public policy analyst Nigel Hannaford and Justice Centre President John Carpay. The report...
New Report Warns Government-Controlled AI Could Threaten Privacy and Freedom in Canada
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has released a new report titled The Danger of Government-Controlled Artificial Intelligence, authored by veteran journalist and public policy analyst Nigel Hannaford. The report explores increasing proposals in Canada to...
Ottawa Spent $275 Million On Health Care For Rejected Asylum Claimants Since 2016
Canadian taxpayers have spent more than $275 million over the past decade providing health coverage to asylum seekers whose refugee claims were ultimately rejected, according to newly released federal figures. The spending, disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and...
Canada Expands Military Recruitment To Non-Citizens
Canada’s armed forces are stepping up recruitment efforts, with permanent residents making up an increasingly significant share of new enrollees as the military works to address longstanding personnel shortages. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recently surpassed its...
Privy Council Office Faces Scrutiny Over Spending On Consultants, Luxury Services, And Staff Perks
The Privy Council Office is facing scrutiny after records revealed significant spending on consultants, luxury services, and discretionary perks—despite maintaining a large in-house workforce. According to documents obtained through access-to-information requests, the...
Carney Government Urged To Tackle Federal Deficit And Repair Public Finances
Following a series of floor crossings and three recent byelection wins, the Carney government now holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons. This gives the prime minister and cabinet greater freedom to pass legislation and advance their agenda without needing...
Experts Say Gas Tax Break May Be Offset By Higher Summer Fuel Costs
Economists say that much of Mark Carney’s proposed gas tax break may be effectively offset by the higher cost of summer-blend fuel, leaving motorists with less relief at the pump than expected. According to analysis cited by industry experts, seasonal fuel regulations...
CRA Whistleblower Highlights Bogus $5M Income Tax Refund
A newly revealed case of fraud has exposed serious gaps within the Canada Revenue Agency, after millions of dollars were paid out in a bogus tax refund. According to internal documents obtained by CBC, the agency issued a refund of roughly $5 million based on a tax...
G7 Parliamentarians Take Pay Freeze Or Cut While Canadian MP’s Enjoy 14 Consecutive Years Of Automatic Pay Raises
Members of Parliament received another round of salary increases this year, with raises ranging from approximately $7,900 for backbench MPs to as much as $15,800 for those in senior positions. These increases took effect on April 1 and are part of an automatic annual...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Pushes For Reduction Of Carbon Tax And Fuel Taxes
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging governments across Canada to eliminate carbon taxes and reduce fuel taxes to help lower gas prices for consumers. The group argues that high taxes are a major contributor to rising costs at the pump, noting that in some...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Takes Legal Action Compelling Bank Of Canada Disclosure Of Executive Compensation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is taking legal action to force the Bank of Canada to disclose how much it pays its top executives. The group filed a Federal Court challenge after the central bank refused to release records detailing compensation for governors and...
Federal Government Expands Chinook Salmon Marking Program To Support Conservation On BC Coast
New mass-marking initiative aims to protect wild salmon and improve fishery management The Government of Canada is expanding a major salmon conservation initiative that could have long-term benefits for coastal communities, commercial fisheries, and recreational...
