First Reading is a Canadian politics newsletter curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. Read More … [Read more...] about FIRST READING: The unprecedented expansion of federal Indigenous spending
Trump pulls U.S. out of 66 international organizations, including 31 UN bodies
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. government to pull out of 66 international organizations that the White House said “no longer serve American interests.” Read More … [Read more...] about Trump pulls U.S. out of 66 international organizations, including 31 UN bodies
Federal government confirms 25 guns collected in ‘buyback’ pilot, as Quebec pledges support
OTTAWA — With time ticking down until the Liberals launch their long-awaited "buyback" program for government-banned firearms, the federal government confirmed on Wednesday that only 25 guns were turned over as part of a test run. Read More … [Read more...] about Federal government confirms 25 guns collected in ‘buyback’ pilot, as Quebec pledges support
Americans urged to eat urge less sugar, more protein in revised dietary guidelines from White House
The Trump administration released updated nutrition guidelines that bring back a revamped version of the food pyramid, while urging people to eat less sugar and more protein. Read More … [Read more...] about Americans urged to eat urge less sugar, more protein in revised dietary guidelines from White House
CRA ordered to pay nearly $10K in court costs after tax decision ruled ‘unreasonable’ by judge
A phone call proved costly for the CRA after a collections officer "provided minimal reasoning" to a Toronto financial firm for refusing to refund $879,092.36 collected for allegedly owed GST. As a result, the federal tax agency has been ordered by the Federal Court of Canada to pay $9,500 in legal costs. Read More … [Read more...] about CRA ordered to pay nearly $10K in court costs after tax decision ruled ‘unreasonable’ by judge