Craig Lord
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
Conservatives, Liberals criticized over lack of 'prudence' in platforms
Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
Federal party leaders trade jabs in the election's final days
The clock is ticking before Canadians head to the polls to cast their ballot in the April 28 election, and attacks from federal party leaders are heating up.
Record turnout at advance polls, as Tories release platform days before federal election
As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote.
Poilievre says he won't impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.
Poilievre won't tax home equity, while Liberals, NDP discuss health care
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week. The last day of advance voting in the general election saw federal leaders scattered across the country, pitching plans on homebuilding and health care.
Uncertainty in US prompts Bank of Canada to hold interest rate
The Bank of Canada doesn't know quite yet how to navigate monetary policy amid constantly shifting trade turbulence with the United States, so the central bank kept its powder dry with an interest rate hold on Wednesday.
Ottawa man charged after Parliament Hill lockdown
Police say they've charged a 31-year-old Ottawa man with several offences following an incident that placed an area of Parliament Hill under lockdown on Saturday.
Carney, Starmer discuss more significant trade ties in response to Trump's tariff war
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke on Sunday with his counterpart in the United Kingdom about the fallout from the United States' global tariff campaign.
Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers
Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, Poilievre said his plan for "more boots, less suits" will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices in licensed trades.
Carney kills Liberal plan to raise capital gains tax for the wealthy
The proposal was set to take effect on June 25 of last year and would have seen all businesses and individuals reporting more than $250,000 in capital gains in a year pay more tax on those proceeds.