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B.C. government to end rent supplement program April 1
Affordable housing programs rolled back under BC government budget cuts.
Manitoba to remove provincial taxes from groceries
Premier Wab Kinew told media before the budget dropped Tuesday that Manitobans would no longer pay provincial taxes at the grocery store on prepared foods.
Saskatchewan social services sees budget boost; advocates unconvinced
Increased government spending in social services could improve services for residents in Saskatchewan.
New AI tool aims to make federal politics easier to track
“CanadaGPT” is designed to simplify complex government activity by giving users a clear understanding of what’s happening in Ottawa.
Alberta municipalities push province to pause new disability assistance program; advocates warn of deeper poverty
The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is set to launch in July 2026, and will place people with disabilities in two groups: those who are and are not able to work. The cities of Edmonton and Lethbridge, among other municipalities, have tabled motions urging the provincial government to reconsider this program.
Advocacy groups applaud Canada’s new cap on bank NSF fees
The federal government introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds fees to $10 for personal chequing and savings accounts. The new rules go into effect today.
Future of BC Rent Bank uncertain amid no new provincial funding
The BC Rent Bank is at risk, after the province’s budget did not promise any new funding for the program.
How countries in the Americas can act to protect the environment without the United States
As the U.S. retreats from environmental oversight, countries across the Americas have a chance to build a stronger, more independent accountability system.
Humanitarian aid groups granted interim injunction to continue working in Gaza
Aid organizations from around the world came together to launch a formal petition to the Israeli High Court earlier this week.
B.C. government to end rent supplement program April 1
Affordable housing programs rolled back under BC government budget cuts.
Manitoba to remove provincial taxes from groceries
Premier Wab Kinew told media before the budget dropped Tuesday that Manitobans would no longer pay provincial taxes at the grocery store on prepared foods.
Saskatchewan social services sees budget boost; advocates unconvinced
Increased government spending in social services could improve services for residents in Saskatchewan.
New AI tool aims to make federal politics easier to track
“CanadaGPT” is designed to simplify complex government activity by giving users a clear understanding of what’s happening in Ottawa.
Alberta municipalities push province to pause new disability assistance program; advocates warn of deeper poverty
The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is set to launch in July 2026, and will place people with disabilities in two groups: those who are and are not able to work. The cities of Edmonton and Lethbridge, among other municipalities, have tabled motions urging the provincial government to reconsider this program.
Advocacy groups applaud Canada’s new cap on bank NSF fees
The federal government introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds fees to $10 for personal chequing and savings accounts. The new rules go into effect today.
Future of BC Rent Bank uncertain amid no new provincial funding
The BC Rent Bank is at risk, after the province’s budget did not promise any new funding for the program.
How countries in the Americas can act to protect the environment without the United States
As the U.S. retreats from environmental oversight, countries across the Americas have a chance to build a stronger, more independent accountability system.
Humanitarian aid groups granted interim injunction to continue working in Gaza
Aid organizations from around the world came together to launch a formal petition to the Israeli High Court earlier this week.
