Joanna Smith
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Premiers tell Trudeau about doubts over pot, tax plans
The Liberal government has been fielding a lot of complaints about controversial proposed tax reforms — and now the premiers are taking a turn as they gather in Ottawa to meet Justin Trudeau.
Housing agency explores cutting red tape for self-employed borrowers
The national housing agency is exploring ways to make it easier for entrepreneurs and new immigrants to buy a home by cutting some of the red tape required to prove they can afford a mortgage.
Canada pushes inclusion of strong, progressive labour standards in NAFTA
Canada is pushing for the inclusion of enforceable, progressive labour standards in a rewritten North American Free Trade Agreement.
U.S. unlikely to accept NAFTA gender chapter with teeth: trade experts
The Liberals want a feminist North American Free Trade Agreement, but trade experts say that will depend on reassuring the United States no one could use it to hold their feet to the fire.
Liberal definition of middle class Canadians 'not useful,' says economist
The Liberals speak constantly of strengthening the Canadian middle class, but any precise definition of that amorphous category of people getting all the attention has always been ambiguous at best.
Liberal MP warns against 'class warfare' rhetoric on proposed tax changes
Not everyone is on board with the way Justin Trudeau has been going after the rich as he defends his Liberal government's controversial tax proposals and that includes some members of his own caucus.
Wilson-Raybould raises criminalization of HIV non-disclosure with counterparts
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network has counted at least 184 people — involving 200 cases — who faced charges for offences related to HIV non-disclosure in Canada between 1989 and 2016.
Carla Qualtrough is 'swimming the laps' as she takes on challenging role
Carla Qualtrough wanted to go water skiing. There was no question in her mind that, despite having a visual impairment, she'd be able to accomplish her goal — but she knew it would take creativity.
Judy Foote to quit cabinet, federal politics, necessitating small shuffle
Judy Foote is expected to announce her resignation from the federal cabinet on Thursday.
Legalization of pot should recognize 'systemic racism' of status quo: Liberal MP
The plan to legalize marijuana should recognize that the black community has been overly criminalized for using the drug, says a Liberal MP.