Former immigration minister takes on expanded housing portfolio that includes infrastructure and communities
Premiers ask for dedicated meeting with the prime minister to discuss options
Businesses want professional licences and certifications to apply across jurisdictions
Link between government spending and inflation is complex
Lack of purpose-built rentals remains a major challenge
"There is no clear evidence that underlying inflation has peaked," ECB head says
Canadian economy still growing despite interest rates that are at their highest levels since 2007
Unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in May, up from a five-decade low of 3.4% in April
Statistics Canada reports real gross domestic product grew at annualized rate of 3.1% in Q1
Housing is one of the provincial government’s three priorities