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Trucking companies that falsely classify their drivers as self-employed to save on payroll costs will face closer scrutiny from tax authorities, as Ottawa pledges $77-million over four years to curb tax avoidance in the sector. Tuesday’s federal budget takes aim at a scheme known as “Driver Inc.” in the trucking industry. The business model sees companies lighten their tax burden by treating drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, even when drivers do not own their own trucks and have little control over their working conditions.
November 4, 2025 - 17:10 | Sara Mojtehedzadeh | The Globe and Mail
Bishop Stephen London said denying one group's fundamental rights has deeper implications that could interfere with people's freedom of conscience and religion.
November 4, 2025 - 17:07 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
The Carney government has officially unveiled their first Federal Budget. It’s adding almost $90 billion in new net spending over a 5-year period, with a projected deficit of $78 billion for 2025. That deficit is more than double the estimates from 2024. What are you looking for in this year’s federal gameplan? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, we take you live to Parliament Hill, as Prime Minister Carney and Canada’s Finance Minister step up to the podium. Plus, we gather instant reaction...
November 4, 2025 - 17:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Last week, the Ford government passed sweeping legislation that will take speed cameras off Ontario’s streets. That crackdown starts today, as City Hall has been instructed by the province to shut down every single camera on their roster. That will be done on November 14th. One of the most successful camera zones in Canada’s Capital resides in Rideau-Vanier, located on King Edward between Bolton and St. Patrick. Between January and May of this year, that camera alone issued 15,766 tickets. Kristy Cameron chats with Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante in Hour 2. Meantime...
November 4, 2025 - 17:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Budget, budget, and more budget. To be more specific, Canada’s 2025 Budget, which will now be presented in the Fall instead of the Spring. That is what we are talking about on today’s Ottawa Now. The Carney government has said that today’s budget presentation will include a list of ‘generational investments’, but will also include public service cuts. At the same time, the Prime Minister is promising that no major layoffs will be part of this plan, as some programs will be winded down or halted altogether. We gather the latest developments as they become...
November 4, 2025 - 17:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The federal budget unveiled Tuesday proposes several reviews and reforms targeting the ways Canadians bank, in an effort to modernize the banking system.
November 4, 2025 - 16:59 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
