Canada's Role in Middle East Propaganda
The Canadian government funded groups behind a covert propaganda campaign in the Middle East.
Canada’s Deficit Hits $61.9B as Spending and Debt Spiral
Canada’s deficit jumps to $61.9B—well over target—while borrowing rises and economic risks grow.
Canada Funds ‘Media Freedom’ Abroad While Silencing News at Home
As Canada uses taxpayers’ money to purportedly support global “media freedom,” its domestic policies undermine access to news and weaken smaller outlets.
Millions in Funding, Zero Oversight: The Fall of Small Business BC
Despite millions in funding, Small Business BC collapsed into bankruptcy, raising questions about oversight.
Small Business BC's Sudden Bankruptcy Raises Questions About Government Oversight
Small Business BC's sudden bankruptcy has raised serious questions about government oversight and accountability.
Canada Considers Sending Confiscated Firearms to Ukraine After Billions in Aid
Canada has poured billions into Ukraine—and now it’s eyeing confiscated firearms from its own citizens to send overseas.
Canada’s Access-to-Information Failures Erode Public Trust
Months after requesting details on taxpayer-funded grants, Coastal Front remains without answers, highlighting systemic failures in Canada’s access-to-information system.
Auditor General Report Exposes Mismanagement of Billions in Pandemic Loans
An Auditor General report reveals $3.5 billion in pandemic loans went to ineligible businesses amid widespread mismanagement.
Metro Vancouver Freezes Staff Travel Amid Outrage Over Spending and Tax Hike
Metro Vancouver has frozen out-of-province staff travel amid criticism of costly trips and a nearly 10 percent tax hike in the 2025 budget, following scrutiny over a staff member’s trip to Lisbon.
Canada’s High-Stakes EV Tariffs: Protecting Industries or Punishing Consumers?
Canada’s 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles has ignited a trade war with far-reaching consequences. What began as a move to protect domestic industries is now impacting farmers, consumers, and diplomatic ties.
Scurvy Resurgence Highlights Food Insecurity in Canada
Scurvy’s return in Canada highlights the growing food insecurity crisis in a nation grappling with rising costs.
Trudeau’s $250 Rebates and Tax Holiday: Help or Hype?
The federal government has unveiled a new suite of tax measures aimed at easing financial strain on Canadians, but critics are questioning whether the initiatives will offer relief or further weaken an already sluggish economy.
Mélanie Joly Meets US Lawmakers Ahead of Trump’s Return to Office
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly visited Washington this week, meeting US lawmakers and reaffirming Canada’s alignment with Washington’s priorities ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return.
Eby’s Cabinet and Parliamentary Secretary Growth to Cost BC Taxpayers $26M Over Four Years
BC Premier David Eby’s recent cabinet expansion has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition, with BC Conservative Leader John Rustad calling it a "blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars."
Canada Sends $10M to Egypt: Lofty Goals, Same Old Transparency Issues
Canada is spending $10 million to “support young entrepreneurs in Egypt’s agribusiness sector,” but questions persist over Global Affairs Canada’s ability to ensure meaningful outcomes.
Canada’s $35M Commitment to Africa Raises Familiar Questions on Accountability
Canada is set to funnel $35 million into Africa for “gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives,” raising a familiar question: what exactly is this funding going toward, and will Canadians ever see proof that it makes a difference?
Trump’s New Border Czar Calls Canada-US Border an ‘Extreme Security Vulnerability’
Canada’s Immigration Minister agrees there will be “tough conversations” with Washington after Trump’s new border czar called the Canada-US border an “extreme national security vulnerability.”
Canada Orders TikTok to Close Offices, Citing Security Risks
TikTok’s Canadian offices are set to shut down after a national security review.
Access Delayed, Accountability Denied: Barriers to Transparency in Canada’s Information System
Coastal Front’s attempt to obtain records on taxpayer-funded grants through Global Affairs Canada underscores persistent delays and obstacles in Canada’s access-to-information system.
Nearly a Decade After Trudeau’s Promise of Openness, Canada’s Access-to-Information System Is Still Broken
Nearly a decade after Trudeau promised Canadians a government “open by default,” Canada’s access-to-information system remains plagued by delays and bureaucratic barriers.
The BC Election is Over—so What’s Next?
The BC election is over—so what happens now for the province?