The United States, which has been pressuring Canada for years to increase its military spending, applauded the update.

With missing records and unknown cost allocations, the ArriveCAN debacle reflects ongoing patterns of federal mismanagement.

Despite the ongoing lack of clarity on how the program benefits its funders, Coastal Front’s initial observation remains clear: the program benefits private entities that capitalize on the province's reputation.

The province is also set to open a new trade office in Taipei, Taiwan, thus contributing to the millions of dollars BC taxpayers will pony up for the government’s network of murky trade offices.

It has been questioned whether the pursuit of justice for the victims of Flight 752 truly remains a primary focus for Canada, or if the tragedy is being used as a tool to advance broader geopolitical interests.

In a recent policy shift, the Canadian government has introduced tax measures targeting short-term rentals, as detailed in its 2023 fall Economic Statement. This move aims to address the growing rental housing shortage across the country.

Looking beyond the ministry’s opacity regarding how the program helps the people funding it, at least one thing is exceedingly clear: the program benefits private entities who cash in on the province’s reputation.

The topic of gender identity has dominated British Columbia’s culture wars for some time, and the division was on full display this week as BC MLAs returned to the legislature to kick off the fall session.

The Speaker of the House of Commons issued a formal apology on Sunday following an incident involving the recognition and tribute paid to a former member of a Nazi military unit during the Second World War.

Declaring itself a “steadfast partner in international efforts to fight climate change and promote gender equality,” Global Affairs Canada is forking out another $25 million to several organizations claiming to support such causes in Africa.