Alberta defends $280K carpet replacement in premier’s office

Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Alberta officials are defending the decision to spend a cool $280,000 on a replacement rug in Premier Danielle Smith’s office, citing a carpet aged over 20 years and riddled with stains. One wonders if the government is investing more in plush office décor than in pressing public needs.

globalnews.ca / Alberta government defends spending $280K on replacing rug in premier’s office

thestar.com / Alberta government defends $280K for new rug in premier's office

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Trump unveils conservative budget plan with sweeping cuts

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

President Trump and White House officials have introduced an ultra‐conservative budget proposal featuring sweeping spending cuts while notably boosting defense funding. The plan, set in advance of 2026, has ignited fierce debates over fiscal responsibility and national security priorities, leaving many to question its overall economic viability.

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Ontario to table 2025 budget on May 15 amid tariff concerns

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy confirmed that the government will present its 2025 budget on May 15, emphasizing infrastructural development and a response to tariff pressures. The plan is presented as a catalyst for economic growth—clearly a move to keep fiscal critics at bay, even if debates over trade persist.

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globalnews.ca / Ontario sets date for 2025 budget in economy shaped by tariff threat

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TransLink boosts Metro Vancouver bus services with major funding

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan that promises the largest increase in bus services since 2018. The newly approved multi-year funding package aims to stave off service cuts and alleviate overcrowding on key routes, a timely move amid growing commuter frustrations and budgetary challenges.

thestar.com / TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan

globalnews.ca / TransLink to boost service on key routes as multi-year funding package approved

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Drainville’s education cuts ignite controversy over project priorities

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Quebec’s education minister finds himself in hot water after admitting to massive funding compressions that have left many puzzled. Facing accusations of politically motivated decisions in school construction projects, Drainville defends the prioritization method, much to the amusement of critics who question if his “color-coded” approach is a sign of creative budgeting or sheer favoritism.

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ledevoir.com / Drainville reconnait des compressions de 670 millions $ en éducation

lapresse.ca / Construction d’écoles | Drainville se défend de prioriser les projets selon la couleur du comté

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