Food Prices in Canada Expected to Rise in 2026 as Meat Costs Surge: Dalhousie Forecast
Halifax:Food prices in Canada are projected to rise between four and six per cent in 2026, driven largely by escalating meat prices, particularly beef, according to the latest forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University. The annual Canada’s Food Price Report warns that beef
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia End Without Breakthrough: Reuters
Riyadh:Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in Saudi Arabia have ended without any major breakthrough; however, both sides have agreed to continue the existing ceasefire, according to a report by the international news agency Reuters. Reuters reported that this was the third
Ontario Wrote Off $1.4 Billion Worth of PPE, Now Burning Expired Equipment: Auditor General
Toronto :Ontario has written off more than one billion items of personal protective equipment (PPE) at a cost of $1.4 billion since 2021, and is now burning large quantities of expired supplies, according to a new report from the province’s Auditor General. Auditor
Federal Government to Cut Housing Spending by Over 50%, Build Only 26,000 Homes: Budget Watchdog
Ottawa:Federal spending on housing programs is set to decline by more than half over the next four years, with the government’s flagship $13-billion housing initiative expected to deliver only 26,000 new homes, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).
Carney brings Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet, adds responsibilities to 2 others
OTTAWA :Prime Minister Mark Carney reshuffled his front bench on Monday, bringing a Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet while assigning additional responsibilities to two senior ministers.Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture , with added responsibility
Saskatchewan Expands Trade Engagement with India, Says Premier Scott Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to strengthening its growing trade relationship with India during a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Canada, His Excellency Shri Dinesh Kumar Patnaik. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Canadian Western
Scott Moe addresses assembly, highlights government’s commitment to affordability and economic growth
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed the Legislative Assembly, emphasizing his government’s dedication to making life more affordable for residents. Moe highlighted the Saskatchewan Party’s focus on economic growth, healthcare improvements, and education ¹. Moe’s government has introduced several initiatives, including: The Premier also
Canada collected over $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue since legalization
Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018. The federal government collected $1.2 billion, with the remaining $4.2 billion going to provincial coffers. Ontario took in
Saskatchewan Introduces Bill to Celebrate Diverse Heritage: Minister Alana Rose
The government of Saskatchewan has taken a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating the province’s rich cultural diversity with the introduction of The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act. Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Alana Ross presented the bill to the assembly,
Saskatchewan Pledges Cooperation with Federal Government on Energy Projects
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, along with Ministers Cheveldayoff and Reiter, met with Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to discuss Saskatchewan’s commitment to collaborating with the federal government on nation-building infrastructure and energy projects. The province aims to support Canada’s goal of becoming a
