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Liberal election win: What it means for Canada’s policies and economy

April 29, 2025 No Comments

The Liberals, under the new leadership of Mark Carney, have secured a fourth consecutive term in office following Monday’s federal election, forming another minority government.

Singh pledges low-interest, government-backed mortgages for first-time homebuyers

March 31, 2025 No Comments

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is proposing a new government-backed mortgage program to help more Canadians get into the housing market—particularly first-time buyers who have been priced out in recent years.

Federal election set for April 28, with economy and housing top of mind

March 23, 2025 No Comments

Campaign begins as Carney and Poilievre square off on affordability, trade and tax policy

Carney pledges to cut GST for first-time buyers of homes under $1M

March 20, 2025 7 Comments

Prime Minister says move will save Canadians up to $50,000 and boost housing supply amid affordability crisis

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

February 25, 2025 2 Comments

He wasn’t on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump’s shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night’s French-language debate.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration

February 24, 2025 No Comments

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines.

Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada

Like Poilievre, Freeland is pitching a housing plan that would limit immigration

February 17, 2025 No Comments

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s plan to fix the housing shortage would tie the number of newcomers Canada admits to housing availability.

N.S. Tories seek ‘fresh’ mandate in Tuesday’s election to negotiate with Ottawa

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he’s given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston

Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston

November 20, 2024 No Comments

Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia’s housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party’s plan to build more homes is bearing fruit.

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill

Nova Scotia Liberals call for new strategy for seniors housing