The federal government is accelerating efforts to stabilize several major sectors of the economy as international trade tensions and global market instability continue creating uncertainty for businesses across the country. Ottawa recently unveiled additional financial measures designed to support manufacturers, exporters, and transportation companies facing rising operational costs tied to tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, and weakening Read More…
In a moment shaped as much by global uncertainty as domestic urgency, the federal government and Quebec have struck a $122.5-million agreement aimed squarely at one of the most pressing economic realities facing Canadian workers today: the ripple effects of international tariffs. Announced in Gatineau, the joint initiative signals a coordinated attempt to steady industries Read More…
Image Credit: Brigitte Werner Canada is no longer insulated from the consequences of a rapidly escalating global conflict. What began as a distant geopolitical confrontation has now translated into real economic pressure across the country, affecting households, businesses, and policymakers alike. The surge in global oil prices, driven by instability in the Middle East and Read More…
Image Credit: Paul Brennan The federal government’s announcement of Build Canada Homes has been framed as a bold step forward in addressing the housing crisis, but when we stop and look closely at the details, questions begin to pile up. At the heart of this initiative is a staggering $13 billion in federal funding, with Read More…
OTTAWA — In a powerful call for justice long overdue, Black Canadians are just 99 signatures away from making history. A federal petition (e-6484) demanding a formal apology and sweeping legislative action against anti-Black racism is heading toward the House of Commons—and the country is watching. Spearheaded by grassroots activists from Black People United For Read More…
In a landmark legal action, two Black Somali officers have filed a lawsuit against the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), accusing the department of secretly wiretapping and surveilling them. The officers allege that the police force’s actions constitute a breach of privacy, racial discrimination, and an abuse of power. According to the lawsuit, the officers were Read More…
If the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act passes, significant changes come into effect in November 2022. The Ontario government has introduced legislation giving more responsibility to the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto to deliver on shared provincial-municipal priorities, which includes building 1.5 million new homes within the next ten years. If the Strong Mayors, Building Read More…
