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Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026

The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year. The deferral moves back the implementation of the change from June 25, 2024 to January 1, 2026.
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Crombie unveils plan to address safety concerns on Toronto transit system

Crombie unveils plan to address safety concerns on Toronto transit system

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is pledging to install platform barriers at all Toronto subway stations, increase crisis intervention teams and hire more constables for transit services across the province.
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Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

TORONTO — AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday, acquiring Canadian international Victoria Pickett from the NWSL's North Carolina Courage on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old from Barrie, Ont.
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The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July

The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July

TORONTO — A new cricket league is set to launch in the Toronto area in July, with the hope that it will grow across the country. The Canada Super 60 League will feature the short-form 10-over version of the game.
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Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney.
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Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the Liberal government more time in power to sign bilateral deals on pharmacare. "I would put it back to (NDP Leader) Jagmeet Singh ...
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Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

OTTAWA — The organization administering the $100 million Google agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act says the payments will begin later than first expected.
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Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November, when U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
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International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances

International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.
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Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Friday, Jan. 31

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Friday, Jan. 31: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Hamilton: Ford will meet with health-care workers belonging to the Service Employees International Union. St.
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