Some banks, but not all, have amended their procedures
Companies can buy offset credits or contribute to a decarbonization fund that would lower their required reduction
The first $500 top-up was rolled out just before Christmas and distributed $402 million
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promised targeted inflation relief for low-income Canadians
Pressures include provinces’ healthcare funding requests
The finance minister has warned not to expect more stimulus that would further fuel inflation
‘Big oil lobbyists have had their time on the field,’ says PM Trudeau
The EU imported about 2.3 million barrels of oil per day from Russia in 2021.
Canada's political parties want to address the current cost of living crisis
However, the federal parties raise concerns about fast-tracking emergency legislation