
An imminent 2% federal tax hike on alcohol is coming under fire from critics who say it will only worsen Canadians’ affordability challenges and cost jobs.
The
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
estimates the 2% hike, taking effect April 1, 2026, will add about $41 million in extra tax revenue...
March 28, 2026 - 16:31 | Stewart Lewis | National Post
An ideal sugaring-off season usually runs from late February to late April in Quebec but with the cold, wintry weather lingering, maple syrup production has been affected. Producers, however, are still hopeful they’ll hit a sweet spot and have a good 2026 season
March 28, 2026 - 15:56 | | CBC News - Canada
China is denying allegations of forced labour as pressure mounts on PM Carney to clarify Canada’s stance after comments from a Liberal MP raised questions about reported abuses.
March 28, 2026 - 15:49 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Immigration, language and identity politics took centre stage at the final debate between the two candidates hoping to become Quebec's next premier, with Bernard Drainville booed by his rival's supporters.
March 28, 2026 - 14:57 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will push a pro-trade and anti-tariff message during a multi-day trip to Texas, U.S. where he will meet Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, and business leaders.
March 28, 2026 - 14:54 | | CBC News - Ottawa
When six prominent Albertans penned an open letter to then-premier Ralph Klein in 2001, many viewed the suggestions it called for as extreme. But a quarter century later, as Albertans ready for a potential referendum vote on their future in the country, the letter has a renewed relevance.
March 28, 2026 - 14:46 | | CBC News - Canada



