
Ottawa Helped Fuel Congo’s Crisis — Then Billed You for the Relief
After years of backing the regime accused of fuelling Congo’s crisis, Canada pledged millions in aid to help fix it. Taxpayers paid for both the damage and the repair.
BC's Indigenous Language Funds Won't Deliver Long-Term Results
Since 2018, BC has invested over $113 million in indigenous language revitalization, but doubts persist about whether the funds are delivering the expected results.
BC Conservatives Jump Ahead in Latest Poll as Election Nears
The BC Conservatives have surged ahead in the race for provincial leadership, according to a new poll by Mainstreet Research, putting them slightly in front of the governing BC NDP as the October election approaches.
CEBA: How Banks Profited While Small Businesses Folded
Banks and credit unions collected millions in fees for administering CEBA, a program intended to support struggling small businesses during the pandemic. While these financial institutions profited, many small businesses shuttered under the weight of loan repayments.
Rustad's Bold 'Patients First' Healthcare Plan Sparks Debate
As the provincial election approaches, Rustad's "Patients First" model positions the BC Conservatives as a bold alternative to the status quo. Whether voters see it as a necessary shake-up or a risky gamble is yet to be determined.
Kits Pool Reopening Raises Financial and Environmental Concerns
Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is set to reopen on August 7 amid significant financial and environmental challenges. Data reveals the steep costs and extensive water usage.
Freeland's Capital Gains Tax Hike Slammed as Desperate Move to Cover Fiscal Failures
While the government and its supporters call the motion’s passage a step toward fiscal responsibility, critics see it as overreach that could harm economic growth and hurt ordinary Canadians.
Canada Commits $55M to Syria, But Admits Cluelessness on Fund Allocation
Global Affairs Canada announced another $55.4 million in “humanitarian assistance funding” to Syria on Monday. However, the department told Coastal Front it has no idea where the money is going.
Three Years Later, No Remains Found at Kamloops Residential School Site
Three years after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, no human remains have been recovered.
New Survey Shows Public Outcry Over Proposed Capital Gains Tax’s Impact on Healthcare
A recent survey reveals a growing concern among Canadians regarding the federal government's proposed capital gains tax changes and its potential impact on the healthcare system.
Update: BC Obscures Offshore Schools Program with Redacted Documents
Six months after Coastal Front’s exclusive report on BC’s Offshore Schools Program, the province remains opaque, responding to an FOI request with an almost entirely redacted document.
Majority of Canadians Concerned About Erosion of Free Speech Rights, Poll Shows
A majority of Canadians believe their freedom of speech is under threat, according to a recent poll.
BC Conservative Leader’s Suggestion to Compensate Unvaccinated Workers Draws NDP Ire
BC NDP MLA Ravi Parmar took aim at BC Conservative leader John Rustad this week, accusing him of having an “obsession with conspiracy theories” and “fringe ideas.”
Canada’s Budget 2024 Faces Criticism for Substantial Spending Increase
Chrystia Freeland's new budget has sparked debate for its ambitious spending, higher planned deficits, and significant tax increases on wealthier Canadians and corporations.
Poll: Conservatives Lead, Trudeau's Approval Stalls Amid Key Concerns
Half of respondents say Trudeau has underperformed since his 2015 election, with most viewing his tenure as unproductive.
Canada Ramps Up Military Spending by Billions Under US, NATO Pressure
The United States, which has been pressuring Canada for years to increase its military spending, applauded the update.
How Canada Helped Fund a Covert Propaganda Campaign in the Middle East
For years, the Government of Canada has funded organizations at the forefront of developing a sophisticated propaganda system targeting the Middle East.
ArriveCAN Scandal: Auditor Finds ‘Glaring’ Government Misconduct and Waste
With missing records and unknown cost allocations, the ArriveCAN debacle reflects ongoing patterns of federal mismanagement.
Update: BC Offshore Schools – Foreign Profits Clear, Benefits at Home Still Murky
Despite the ongoing lack of clarity on how the program benefits its funders, Coastal Front’s initial observation remains clear: the program benefits private entities that capitalize on the province's reputation.
BC's Asian Trade Offices Rack Up $27 Million Tab
The province is also set to open a new trade office in Taipei, Taiwan, thus contributing to the millions of dollars BC taxpayers will pony up for the government’s network of murky trade offices.
Canada, Iran, and Uncle Sam: Unraveling Flight 752's Geopolitical Justice Tangle
It has been questioned whether the pursuit of justice for the victims of Flight 752 truly remains a primary focus for Canada, or if the tragedy is being used as a tool to advance broader geopolitical interests.