The author says a bill that exempts grain dryer fuel from the carbon tax is a small fix with big implications for food prices.  |  File photo

Senate must pass carbon tax bill now

The House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a bill to make food cheaper and help farmers. In fact, the House passed the bill twice. But after two years, the bill still isn’t law, and that delay has cost families and farmers almost $100 million. What’s stalling the democratic will of our elected representatives? The Senate. The […] Read more

An increase in gasoline prices is a significant culprit as inflation worries grow, but it remains to be seen whether politicians are willing to do anything about it. | Reuters/Andrew Kelly photo

Politicians sleep as inflation grows

The federal government is putting on a master class about how to increase the cost of living. It’s doing everything from raising taxes during the middle of a pandemic to massive government borrowing and money printing. The question is: will any politician do anything to fight inflation? The latest report from Statistics Canada shows prices […] Read more