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OTTAWA — With the Canadian economy facing a number of nasty headwinds, the country’s leading small business organization is calling on the federal government to take a big swing at boosting growth and jobs. In a pre-budget submission to the House of Commons finance committee, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Ottawa to take a hefty swipe at the small business income tax rate, make capital investments more attractive and adopt a range of measures that would improve hiring conditions. The policy changes would be good for the economy, the CFIB says, and...
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | Simon Tuck | National Post
Investors have made a lot of money in recent years as the markets soared, but the City of Ottawa missed out on tens of millions of dollars in much-needed gains because it took more than three years to set up its new system for investing.
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The province is proposing to overhaul the definition of an electric bicycle, and it could force some riders to get a motorcycle licence and insurance to operate their bike on the road. The CBC’s Giacomo Panico has been speaking with e-bike owners, retailers and insurance brokers to get their reaction.
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Heated Rivalry might have some racy competition on its hands — and the rival that's lacing up its skates is another steamy hockey streamer with a Canadian pedigree. We've highlighted some of the show's connections to the country.
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is supposed to help millions of Canadians access dental care. But repeated denials of pre-authorization for more complex procedures, like crowns, is leaving both patients and dental providers baffled.
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Uber customers in Canada and the U.S. told CBC News they were signed up for an Uber One membership without their knowledge, and only caught the problem when they noticed an odd Uber charge — or string of recurring charges — on their credit card. Uber, however, says it doesn't enroll people in its monthly membership program without their consent.
May 27, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
