Ottawa’s $450-million question: What are we funding in Haiti?
Canada has poured more than $450 million into Haiti since 2022 — much of it into foreign-run security missions. Where is the money really going?
Canada secures billion-dollar defence deal — but control still sits in the US
Canada delivers the tech in a $1 billion deal, yet strategic control still sits south of the border.
BC approves $65M elementary school, far above past costs
A rising price tag for a New Westminster elementary school underscores growing concerns about escalating construction costs and BC’s mounting fiscal pressures.
Canada issues over 50% fewer study permits to Indians
A steep drop in study permits for Indian students is reshaping Canadian campuses amid scrutiny of the international student system.
Ottawa’s $450-million question: What are we funding in Haiti?
Canada has poured more than $450 million into Haiti since 2022 — much of it into foreign-run security missions. Where is the money really going?
Sim’s 2026 budget cuts arts and climate, increases emergency spending
Last week, Mayor Ken Sim’s office unveiled the 2026 Vancouver budget, outlining significant shifts across both emergency services and recreational departments.
Rents fall across BC, but Vancouver remains Canada’s most expensive city
A recent report shows that rents in Vancouver are declining, but still high compared to other cities in Canada.
BC grape farmers report surplus amid influx of US imports
BC grape growers are reporting a surplus and financial strain as US imports continue under the province’s watch, undercutting its commitment to “Buy Canadian.”
Carney unveils the 2026 budget, what does BC get?
Carney’s long-anticipated first budget delivers a deep deficit, streamlines government operations, shifts Canada’s global relationships, and offers British Columbia a modest boost in resource development and infrastructure investment.
After Years of Hostility, Carney Opens the Door to Beijing
After years of hostility toward Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney has reopened diplomatic channels with China.
Canadians show steady support for MAID laws, but unease lingers over moral boundaries
A new poll shows many Canadians remain comfortable with assisted-dying laws, but rising concern over dementia cases is deepening questions about consent, care, and moral boundaries.
A King in all but name? An analysis of Canadian prime ministerial power
With Canada’s federal budget set to be unveiled on November 4, it’s worth pausing to reflect on just how extensive the Prime Minister’s powers truly are — far more than most people realize.
City of Vancouver orders 1,400 employees back amid return to office
Vancouver joins a growing wave of Canadian governments mandating full-time office returns as debates over remote work’s productivity and satisfaction continue.
BC pledges $12M for Indigenous language revitalization, lacks plan to measure success
The BC government’s renewed $12-million annual pledge to Indigenous language revitalization highlights its commitment to reconciliation, but prompts scrutiny about fiscal efficiency and measurable outcomes.
BCGEU strike could cost liquor stores $250M, businesses warn
BC hospitality, liquor and cannabis groups say a strike by the BC General Employees’ Union could cost businesses more than $250 million and further strain the sector.
OPINION: Ottawa’s $12 million fix for a problem it created
The government calls it support for “diverse journalism.” In reality, it’s another short-term fix for problems rooted in its own media law.
TransLink Bus Rapid Transit expansion at impasse, despite approvals
TransLink’s Rapid Transit Program faces major funding hurdles as plans for nine new Bus Rapid Transit lines continue to stall.
BC gained 7,800 jobs, economy still sluggish, survey shows
Despite a slight uptick in employment, BC’s stagnant labour market and fiscal uncertainty point to broader structural issues.
BC legislature opens amid $12B deficit, strike and political turmoil
BC’s fall legislative session opened under a $12-billion deficit, a fifth-week public-sector strike, and growing turmoil in the Conservative opposition.
UVic housing project costs $178M, way above peers in Canada
The BC government announced start of a University of Victoria student housing project. However, its bill to taxpayers is massive.
Metro Vancouver board payouts reach tens of thousands, analysis shows
Some of Metro Vancouver’s board members have received tens of thousands in compensation. The question is whether that is necessary given the current economic climate.

