Update: BC Redacts Offshore Schools Documents
Six months after Coastal Front's report, BC responds to FOI request with almost entirely redacted document.
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.
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.
Canada's New Rental Tax Rules Target Airbnb, Stirring Economic Debate
In a recent policy shift, the Canadian government has introduced tax measures targeting short-term rentals, as detailed in its 2023 fall Economic Statement. This move aims to address the growing rental housing shortage across the country.
BC’s Offshore Schools: Private Entities Profit, Benefit for Province Unclear
Looking beyond the ministry’s opacity regarding how the program helps the people funding it, at least one thing is exceedingly clear: the program benefits private entities who cash in on the province’s reputation.
BC Conservative Leader Sparks Gender Education Debate, Gains Popularity in Latest Poll
The topic of gender identity has dominated British Columbia’s culture wars for some time, and the division was on full display this week as BC MLAs returned to the legislature to kick off the fall session.
Controversy Erupts After Nazi Veteran Honoured in Canadian Parliament
The Speaker of the House of Commons issued a formal apology on Sunday following an incident involving the recognition and tribute paid to a former member of a Nazi military unit during the Second World War.
Canada Announces Another $25M for Projects in Africa
Declaring itself a “steadfast partner in international efforts to fight climate change and promote gender equality,” Global Affairs Canada is forking out another $25 million to several organizations claiming to support such causes in Africa.
Cash Transfers Reduce Homelessness, Says Vancouver Study
The paper sparked a whirlwind of controversy, particularly due to the study not including participants with severe substance use, alcohol use, or mental health symptoms.
Global Affairs Canada Silent on Funding to Niger After Coup
Days after Global Affairs Canada condemned a coup d’etat in Niger, the department — which has provided hundreds of millions in "developmental assistance" to Niger over the last two decades — remains silent as to whether or not it will continue pumping large sums of money into the country.
Sajjan Continues $2.3B Foreign Spending Spree
Sajjan announced the new funding at a panel discussion during the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing the total amount of money the minister has sent out of the country to more than $2.3 billion so far this year.
No Relief in Sight for Canadian Emergency Rooms: Report
Despite the incessant bureaucratic finger pointing and injection of billions into BC's withering healthcare system, the crisis continues degenerating.
Support for Federal Liberals Dwindling Amid Rising Costs: Poll
Voter support for the federally governing Liberals has dwindled, according to a new poll.
‘Very Bad’: Poll Shows British Columbians Displeased With Gov’t on Opioid Crisis
To the surprise of few, a new poll says British Columbians are “displeased” with how politicians are handling the opioid crisis.
Mixed views amid BC’s ongoing Indo-Pacific trade mission
“Final costs will be released after all expenses are tabulated,” the ministry told Coastal Front.
Audit highlights ‘misalignment’ and ‘deficiencies’ in Vancouver’s permitting program cost recovery model
The cost to complete outstanding permits could not be reliably estimated because of “deficiencies” in the city’s data.
Untraceable Donations: The Risks of Cryptocurrency in BC Provincial Elections
Cryptocurrency transactions are decentralized and anonymous, which means that it is not possible to trace the source of the funds.
29% of Total Income for ABC Vancouver Came Directly From Sim and Running Mates
While ABC spent by far the most on its campaign at just over $2 million, Forward Together paid its own administrative staff almost seven times the amount that ABC did.