Budget

Potential federal election just a distraction from wider issues

When he’s not precipitating elections, Stephen Harper likes to lament how unnecessary and reckless they are

A summary of the opposition’s reaction to the budget

The difference between what the NDP asked for and what the government’s budget offered in terms of aid for seniors is $400 million...

The Conservative side deviated momentarily from its unwavering focus on the economy last night to put together another attack ad.

Mr. Harper has now appealed for the opposition parties to reconsider their objections to the budget, while Mr. Ignatieff has...

From the Finance Minister’s news conference during yesterday’s lock-up, in response to questions about whether the budget had met...

There are myriad scenarios now as to how and when the government could be defeated in the House: most pointing to Thursday or...

Stephen Gordon critiques the boutique budget. John Geddes reviews the budget in print and video . Canadian Business consults...

Strangely, the budget that set a likely election in motion is a cautious document