Richard Dias- Timing is everything
This Tariff War is precisely what the Federal Government needed to distract Canadians from their abysmal economic record. From Capital Flight, Falling Investment, and my personal favourite, a collapse in Productivity Growth. The data speaks for itself.
Prime Minister Trudeau says U.S. President Trump is trying to prompt “a total collapse of the Canadian economy” because he thinks that will “make it easier to annex us.”
BNN- Canada imported US$200M of Russian oil in 2024 despite sanctions
Francisco- Build a pipeline or fund both sides of the conflict? Tough call.
Sun- New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral
New economic data by Statistics Canada shows our standard of living has further deteriorated over the past two years.
Western Standard- Trudeau made 104 federal appointments after announcing resignation
To the waiting pirate ship.
…the woman who was found by the ethics commissioner to have illegally paid her own company more than $200k through the green slush fund (JT prorogued parliament amid refusing to hand over documents on this scandal which saw $400 million funneled into insider pockets) donates max amount to Mark Carney.
The Bureau- Beijing Leveraged Favoured Leader Trudeau and Business Allies in 2019 Election Interference: CSIS
China’s Ministry of State Security planned influence operations unprecedented in scale and sophistication in the run-up to Canada’s 2019 federal election, an explosive CSIS document reveals, seeking to protect Beijing’s interests by pressuring China’s favored Canadian leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The “Proud Feminist” is clearing the field for the old white man.
Toronto District School Board decided this week to move forward with removing the names of Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson and Henry Dundas from three of its schools.
Aye aye, Captain.
A Grok assisted summary of the Trudeau government’s Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) from this thread by @HoCStaffer;
Furniture Allowance: One-time payment, up to $1,550 for a single person without dependents, $2,440 for a single with one dependent, and up to $3,885 for a couple with three dependents (additional $420 per extra dependent). If furniture is provided through a supplier, the cash amount is reduced (e.g., $750 for a single person if supplier provides $800 worth).
Linens Allowance: One-time payment, $80 for a single person, $160 for a family of two, up to $480 for a family of six (additional $80 per extra dependent).
Basic Household Needs Allowance: One-time payment for items like curtains, pots/pans, and lamps; $600 for a single person, $650 for a family of two, up to $850 for a family of six (additional $50 per extra dependent). Notes that costs “should not” exceed maximum rates, but no penalty is specified.
Staple Allowance: One-time payment for food and cleaning supplies; $210 for a single person, $90 for each additional person (no maximum limit).
Clothing Allowance: One-time payment of $375 per adult, $250 per dependent under 18. Additional winter clothing allowance ($175/adult, $125/kid) if arriving between April 16 and October 14; discretionary outside this period or for health/emergency reasons.
Utility Installation Fee: One-time $75 payment to cover utility setup costs.
Monthly Communication Allowance: $30 monthly toward cell phone or internet bills.
Transportation Allowance: Monthly bus pass for those 18+ (up to $75, or $75 flat if no public transport or pass costs less).
School Start-Up Allowance: $150 per child aged 4-17, provided twice if arriving between September 1 and May 31; available for 18-21-year-olds if in high school, and over 21 in “interest” cases.
Shelter and Food/Incidentals Allowances: Not explicitly listed; based on provincial rates (e.g., Ontario’s Ontario Works at $733/month, deemed insufficient for rent).
Housing Supplement: $200 for singles/families, $300 for families of six or more.
Age of Majority Top-Up: $150 monthly for dependents turning 18 if the provincial age of majority is 19, plus transportation allowance.
Dietary and Maternity Allowances:
Dietary: $75/month per family with a doctor’s note for health conditions.
Maternity Food: $75/month with a doctor’s note (can combine with Dietary).
Maternity Clothing: $200 one-time for pregnant individuals.
Baby Allowance: $750 for newborn clothes and furniture.
Assistance Loans: Available, though amounts unspecified; targeted at legitimate immigrants but possible for refugees.
Exceptional and Additional Benefits:
Exceptional Allowance for unique cases.
Coverage for funeral costs if a migrant or dependent dies in Canada or en route.
Access to Canada Child Benefit, GST benefit, and provincial benefits (e.g., subsidized housing), not counted as income.
Other Notes: Singles or extended families sharing units can receive maximum allowances per individual, incentivizing cohabitation.
National Post- Justin Trudeau’s very busy lame duck government
Something has shifted in Canada’s housing market. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, given something has certainly shifted at a global geopolitically level. You might even call it a “tarrifying” headwind for Canada’s real estate market.
For years, supply was tight, and homebuyers outnumbered sellers in Canada’s real estate market. But as 2025 begins, the landscape looks strikingly different. New listings are pouring into the market at an extraordinary pace, while sales are faltering under the weight of mounting economic uncertainty.
As is tradition, when facing an unknown future, Canada’s real estate market has decided to hit the “pause button.” It is not uncommon to see the market take a breath when we’re facing a historic election, a pandemic or a changing economy. Today’s trade war is no different.