Major projects bill to be swiftly studied in committee after Conservatives vote to fast-track it

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is encouraging all Canadian provinces to join the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers. Established in 2010 by Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, with Manitoba later joining, the agreement seeks to enhance economic collaboration among member provinces. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Saskatchewan's leader, Scott Moe, wants all the other provinces in Canada to work together to make it easier for them to...

A new report by the C.D. Howe Institute attributes soaring inflation during the pandemic primarily to the Trudeau government's extensive spending, which totalled approximately $360 billion, rather than the Bank of Canada's interest rate policies. While the government programs provided crucial relief, their injection of funds into the economy, alongside supply constraints and increased consumer demand, contributed to a significant rise in prices, with inflation peaking at 8.1% in June 2022. Explain It To Me...

An Indian man, Parwinder Singh, who was initially denied refugee status in Canada due to his narrative being similar to others, has received a chance for re-evaluation after a federal court judge criticized the Refugee Appeal Division's handling of his case. Singh’s claim of police persecution stems from an incident in 2019 where he was falsely accused of murder and beaten by authorities, leading him to flee to Canada. Explain It To Me Like I'm...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed interest in potentially exiting Canada's dairy and poultry supply management system, citing a desire for Alberta to create its own version, possibly to enhance provincial sovereignty and challenge Quebec's dominance in the quota system. This idea arose during a town hall meeting, where attendees discussed the need for Alberta to assert its influence in federal politics, given its smaller share of production quotas despite a larger population. Explain It To...

Half of the requests for preauthorized complex dental work under Canada's Dental Care Plan (CDCP) have been denied between November 2024 and June 2025, with issues like incomplete submissions and stricter criteria cited as reasons. Despite the challenges, the plan has increased access to dental care for many Canadians, with over 5.2 million people approved for coverage since its launch in 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Canadian Dental Care Plan has...

FIFA has begun premium ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup games in Canada, with prices starting at $2,500 and significantly higher for hospitality packages, but tickets for matches featuring Canada's national team are not available as single-match options. To guarantee access to see Team Canada, fans must purchase a venue series pass, starting at $15,975 in Toronto and $19,860 in Vancouver, or join the CanadaRED program for potential access to tickets. Explain It To...