‘Not that much of a deal’: Shoppers, businesses lukewarm on GST holiday

The federal government announced the plan to temporarily waive the five per cent goods and services tax in a bid to help ease affordability concerns...

Dec 16, 2024 | Business

Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Dec 16, 2024 | Business

As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache

With the federal government’s GST holiday kicking in Saturday, small retailers say they’re preparing as best as they can for what could be a period of...

Dec 16, 2024 | Business

Prime Minister announces the appointment of new Associate Chief Justice of the Federal Court

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Martine St-Louis, a judge of the Federal Court and a judge of the Court...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

Statement by the Prime Minister on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan: “Today, I join Shia Ismaili Muslims...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, about the ongoing situation in the...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Syria

We, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), reaffirm our commitment to the people of Syria, and lend our full support for an inclusive...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on the Canada-U.S. border

The border between Canada and the United States is one of the most secure and well-managed borders in the world – a symbol of the...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Ahead of a virtual G7 meeting this Friday, the prime ministers discussed...

Dec 16, 2024 | Press Release