Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees for something the government says is no longer required. Tax agency announced an exemption for ‘bare trust’ reporting just days before the deadline to file. Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of …
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Trudeau is courting Gen Z and millennials — even as they turn to rival parties
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the upcoming federal budget will focus on helping younger Canadians who feel squeezed on housing and affordability — but polls suggest those voters are already turning to opposition parties. Prime minister says budget will help younger Canadians with housing, affordability. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says …
Read More »Judge rejects Donald Trump’s bid to have classified documents prosecution tossed
A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s argument that the case accusing the former U.S. president of illegally holding onto classified documents should be tossed out because he viewed the material as his personal records. Former president and 2024 Republican presidential candidate argued documents were personal records. A federal …
Read More »Some border crossings beef up staffing for eclipse, warn travellers not to stop and snap pics
Tunnel and bridge linking Windsor and Detroit are adding more staff because of the eclipse. The Blue Water Bridge says it’s ‘strictly prohibited’ to slow or stop your vehicle and try to snap a pic of the eclipse while approaching or on the crossing. Officials say it’s ‘strictly prohibited’ to …
Read More »Canada’s wildfires blamed for rise in global loss of tree cover
Progress made when it comes to the protection of the world’s forests was thwarted by last year’s historic wildfire season in Canada, according to a new report. Brazil, Columbia see gains but Canada’s wildfires were ‘off the scale.’ Progress made when it comes to the protection of the world’s forests …
Read More »Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia
Philippine and Australian soldiers march in formation while a US marines V-22 Osprey hovers above during military exercise Alon (wave), a joint amphibious landing drill held at a naval base in San Antonio town in Zambales province, north of Manila on August 25, 2023. The Philippines will hold joint naval …
Read More »Gov’t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA
This photo taken on January 29, 2019 shows a general view of the skyline of the financial district of Makati in Manila. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for 2024 has been adjusted to a range of 6% to 7%, down …
Read More »China says Philippines doing ‘propaganda trap’ on WPS issue
China hit back at Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo Teodoro after accusing Beijing of doing propaganda trap regarding the West Philippine Sea. For China, it is the Philippines that is supposedly doing propaganda whenever the latter complains about Beijing’s bullying of smaller nations. “The Philippines keeps accusing China …
Read More »Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory
(File photo) MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied Thursday that a “gentleman’s agreement” had been struck between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Año, a former chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the …
Read More »Former Conservative leader O’Toole alleges Chinese interference may have played a part in his ouster
Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole believes foreign interference may have led to his removal as party leader, according to documents tabled before the foreign interference inquiry. The party member behind 2021 petition for a leadership review, Bert Chen, vehemently denies allegations. Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole believes foreign interference may …
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