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Liberals' fiscal watchdog nominee vows to hold government's 'feet to the fire'
The Liberal government's pick for Parliamentary Budget Officer, despite facing criticism over perceived partisanship, is pledging full independence in the role. The nominee says she will hold the government accountable without fear or favour — a tall order given the political controversy surrounding her appointment. How she navigates that tension from day one will determine whether the office retains its credibility as a fiscal watchdog.
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Globe and Mail
Future of corporate human-rights watchdog uncertain in Carney government
Canada's corporate human-rights oversight apparatus is facing an uncertain future as the Carney government stays silent on whether budget cuts have gutted the departments responsible for enforcing forced-labour legislation. The opacity raises serious questions about Ottawa's commitment to holding companies accountable for supply chain abuses. Without adequate resources, laws designed to protect workers from exploitation risk becoming little more than paper commitments.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Supreme Court hears arguments on Quebec’s secularism law
Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, has reached the Supreme Court of Canada, where justices are scrutinizing the province's use of the Charter's notwithstanding clause to ban public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols. The case represents one of the most significant tests of the notwithstanding clause in the court's history. The outcome could reshape the limits of provincial power to override fundamental rights protections.
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Globe and Mail
Manitoba government set to deliver budget amid health care, affordability concerns
Manitoba's NDP government will table its latest budget as residents continue to feel the squeeze from rising costs and strained health care services. The province has pledged fiscal balance by 2027-28, but has repeatedly fallen short of its interim benchmarks. All eyes will be on how Finance Minister Adrien Sala plans to reconcile ambitious spending commitments with a discipline-demanding fiscal path.
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