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Nojoud Al Mallees - Reporter/Producer | CBC

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Low productivity growth country's 'Achilles heel': Bank of Canada governor

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is sounding the alarm on Canada's productivity problem and urging policymakers to dig into why the country struggles with low business investment.

The carbon tax has plagued the Liberals politically. Research says that's not surprising

Research from other countries suggests that consumer carbon pricing often suffers from political unpopularity, because of its visible upfront cost.

Liberal MP calls out PBO for error in carbon price analysis, asks for correction

The parliamentary secretary to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is criticizing the parliamentary budget officer for not issuing a more public correction to its carbon price analysis after finding an error in it.

Business groups walk back claim about share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

Prominent business groups are backtracking on their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains taxation.

Freeland moves for separate Commons vote on capital gains tax changes

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to ask Parliament to approve proposed changes to capital gains taxation in a stand-alone bill a move that will force the federal Conservatives to take a specific position on the measure.

Conestoga College under fire by students, union leaders for aggressive international student recruitment

Conestoga College is being called out for its aggressive international student recruitment as the college had 37,000 study permits approved and extended in 2023. That was the most in the country.

International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September.

Freeland doesn't rule out new taxes on wealthy or corporate Canada in upcoming budget

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has ruled out raising taxes on the middle class in the upcoming federal budget but won't say if corporations or the wealthy are in for the same treatment.

Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable.

Budget watchdog expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year

The parliamentary budget officer is projecting inflation will return to the Bank of Canada's two per cent target by the end of the year and the federal deficit will grow amid weakening economic conditions.