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Mulcair tries to shore up NDP’s social democratic position in final debate

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair was out to shore up his credentials as a social democrat Friday in a …

Economy remains highly diversified and not overly resource reliant: BoC Governor

The governor of the Bank of Canada is rejecting the notion that the country is excessively dependent on its natural …

Federal government balances books one year early, posts surprise $1.9B surplus

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a surprise $1.9-billion surplus in 2014-15 — bringing the country’s books back into balance …

Harper government hopes TPP deal is signed before election campaign kickoff

OTTAWA – The Conservatives are anxiously hoping to sign off on a massive free-trade deal before kicking off an election …

Colleagues appear to bailout finance minister from testifying on Canada’s books

OTTAWA — A Conservative-dominated parliamentary committee voted against a process Monday that would have likely called on Finance Minister Joe …

Federal government to run $1B deficit based on Bank of Canada forecast: PBO

OTTAWA- The Bank of Canada’s latest economic forecast puts the federal government on track to run a $1-billion deficit in …

Expanding tax free savings limit offers little for lower, middle earners: Study

OTTAWA — The Harper government’s recent move to raise the contribution ceiling on tax-free savings accounts offers little to benefit …

U.S. bank reform violates NAFTA, Finance Minister Joe Oliver says

OTTAWA — The Harper government is urging the United States to make changes to a post-financial crisis banking regulation, a …

Who’s got better benefits? Conservatives, Liberals exchange pre election barbs

OTTAWA — The federal election is still five months away, but the Liberals and the Conservatives are already exchanging blows …

How the oil shock turned federal budget wish lists into watery wine

OTTAWA — As last autumn’s colours were setting in, veteran Ottawa lobbyist Dan Kelly was confident the spring would produce …

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