Federal government will remove GST on new rental housing builds, senior source says
PM Justin Trudeau will announce Thursday the removal of the GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings, according to a senior government source.
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Rookie minister Jenna Sudds could be effective voice for Ottawa in federal cabinet: observers
Ottawa’s lone representative in cabinet, Kanata-Carleton MP Jenna Sudds, was appointed minister of families, children and social development, and her perspective and background could be
Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected
Canada’s largest federal public-service union and the federal government remain at the bargaining table as workers strike and service disruptions begin to be felt across
$491B federal budget invests heavily in green economic transformation
The 2023 federal budget promises “transformative investments” in Canada’s green economy as the country tries to maintain its place in the global clean tech revolution
These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals’ upcoming budget
The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday: Here’s a look at three big things to
Local bakery introduces new cookie for Biden
This local bakery knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – and that’s as true for U.S. President Joe Biden as
Ottawa Tourism already seeing bump in interest from Americans in midst of Biden visit
The visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Ottawa could bring an increase in tourists coming to Canada’s capital to explore the city for themselves.
Subcontracting ArriveCan development ‘seems highly illogical and inefficient:’ PM
The federal government paid millions of dollars over two years to GCstrategies, a two-person firm in Ottawa, for work related to the ArriveCan app.
Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned
As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.
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