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Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show

The Bank of Canada's governing council was on the same page about the need to lower its benchmark interest last month — but the exact timing of the cut was up for debate. The central bank on Wednesday...

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Premiers lay out priorities for meeting with Carney next week

Canada's premiers say infrastructure investments and the state of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations are high on their agenda for an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney will host a...

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Affordability gap leaves Liberal budget with middling reviews: Leger poll

New polling suggests Canadians had a lukewarm response to the federal budget released last week — leading one pollster to argue all parties should think twice before mounting an election campaign over...

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Federal prison service 'ill-equipped' for long-term mental health care: watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal prison ombudsman says weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service of Canada's efforts to deliver mental health...

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Greenwashing rules to be scaled back, but scope of change remains unclear

Canada's greenwashing rules are being scaled back, but it remains to be seen what the changes mean for businesses wanting to talk about their environmental record. In the federal budget released last...

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Quebec labour minister wants power to intervene in Montreal transit strike

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government wants the power to intervene in a strike that has disrupted public transit in Montreal since the start of November. Labour Minister Jean Boulet will table a bill on Wednesday...
Many Canadians preparing to cut back on holiday spending: survey

The rising cost of living is expected to put a chill on holiday spending this year. A new survey by insolvency firm Harris & Partners released Tuesday shows most respondents are preparing for a more...
Federal budget's refreshed immigration targets will weigh on growth: economist

OTTAWA — One economist argues the federal Liberals' renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over the next few years will weigh on Canada's economic growth. The federal budget tabled last week recommitted...
How Canada can regain its measles elimination status

TORONTO — Infectious disease experts say Canada's loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care...

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The Supreme Court is expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume

It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the SNAP food aid program that helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries, as some wonder how they will feed their...