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More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

More Canadians than ever have no religious affiliation, census shows

The non-religious category includes people who identify as atheist and agnostic, as well as humanists and those with other secular perspectives
Federal Natural Resources Minister looks to speed up Canadian critical minerals production

Federal Natural Resources Minister looks to speed up Canadian critical minerals production

Jonathan Wilkinson wants to get on the same regulatory page with Ontario to advance mining projects
Record share of Canadians are immigrants or permanent residents, census shows

Record share of Canadians are immigrants or permanent residents, census shows

The booming number of newcomers means immigrants make up nearly a quarter all people in Canada, and the majority are coming from India, the latest release of 2021 census data shows
Bank of Canada slows pace of rate hikes but Macklem warns more to come

Bank of Canada slows pace of rate hikes but Macklem warns more to come

Macklem said the central bank will be paying attention to how the economy continues to evolve in response to rising rates. In its latest economic projections, also released Wednesday, the Bank of Canada downgraded its growth forecast
Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

Tory government wants to make sweeping changes to home construction in Ontario aimed at tackling the housing crisis
Ottawa police had tow trucks ready to remove semis before Emergencies Act: officer

Ottawa police had tow trucks ready to remove semis before Emergencies Act: officer

Supt. Robert Bernier, who oversaw the Ottawa police command centre for a portion of the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstrations in February, said he would have carried out a preplanned police operation even if the law had not been invoked
Freeland emphasizes Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes

Freeland emphasizes Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes

Singh sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Friday warning that another rate hike will have a 'serious impact on families' as fears of a recession grow
Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the move makes Ontario's tax rate the highest in Canada and seeks to discourage foreign speculation
Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices

The Competition Bureau said Monday its study will examine to what extent higher grocery prices are related to changing competitive dynamics in the sector and noted that grocery prices are increasing at the fastest rate in 40 years
Ford summoned to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry after refusing voluntary request

Ford summoned to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry after refusing voluntary request

Commission lawyers said the summons was issued Monday after both Ford and Jones, who is now the health minister, refused multiple requests to appear