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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...
BC To Use Chemical Fingerprinting And AI To Track Illicit Drugs
British Columbia is moving ahead with a new initiative that will use chemical fingerprinting and artificial intelligence to track illicit drugs as part of efforts to better understand and respond to the toxic drug supply. Under a pilot program involving scientists and...
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...
K’ómoks Treaty Takes Major Step Forward In BC Legislature
The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at advancing a long-negotiated treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation, marking a significant milestone in a process that has spanned more than three decades. The proposed law, known as the K’ómoks...
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...
Mid Island Co-op In Sayward Fully Reopens Following Extensive Site Upgrades
Mid Island Co-op Reopens in Sayward with Upgraded Services and Renewed Community Focus Residents of Sayward are once again welcoming a key local service back into daily life, as the Mid Island Co-op location reopens following a series of upgrades aimed at improving...
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...
BC NDP Urged To Reverse Course On Government Transparency
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the NDP government to strengthen transparency and improve public access to information. The group argues that recent actions have made it harder for citizens and journalists to obtain government records, raising concerns...
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...
Just Like Home Lodge Project Moving Forward To Support North Island Patients And Families
Healthcare accommodation facility near Campbell River Hospital expected to welcome guests in fall 2026 A major healthcare support project designed to help North Island residents stay close to loved ones during medical treatment is continuing to move forward, with...
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...
Before You Move A Rock – A Guide To Restoring Historical First Nations Clam Beds
New resource highlights importance of protecting clam gardens and intertidal ecosystems along the B.C. coast A new coastal stewardship guide from the Nanwakolas Council is encouraging residents, boaters, and coastal communities across Vancouver Island and the North...
Government Job Growth Far Outstrips Private Sector As Bureaucratic Costs Soar
Canada’s economy is witnessing a pronounced shift in employment trends, with government hiring far outpacing job creation in the private sector — a development that critics say is driving up bureaucratic costs and putting additional strain on taxpayers. New figures...
Guaranteed Pay Raises For MPs De-Incentivize Performance While Canadians Struggle
Canada’s members of Parliament have now received automatic pay increases for 14 consecutive years — a trend that critics argue undermines accountability and public trust in elected officials as economic pressures mount for ordinary Canadians. According to reporting...
BC Government Ends Funding For Longstanding Christian Homeschool Provider, Leaving Families Seeking Alternatives
The government of British Columbia New Democratic Party has cancelled provincial funding for a long‑established Christian homeschooling program, a decision that has left many families across British Columbia scrambling to find alternative educational options for their...
