Nojoud Al Mallees
About Nojoud Al Mallees
Reporter with The Canadian Press
COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound, but feds haven't recovered overpayments: AG
Canada's auditor general says COVID-19 benefits were delivered quickly and helped mitigate economic suffering, but the federal government hasn’t done enough to recover billions of dollars in overpayments.
Grocery giant execs push back against inflation profiteering claims
Grocery executives are disputing an accusation that grocery giants are taking advantage of inflation to drive up their own profits.
Bank of Canada experiences first loss in its history: $522 million
The Bank of Canada lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking the first loss in its 87-year history.
Long-term interest rate hikes effects will be 'more powerful' than people think: Poloz
The full effects of interest rate hikes have yet to be felt — and will be "even more powerful" than many anticipate, said former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in a speech about ways Canada can chart a path toward economic growth during uncertain times.
Inflation relief measures should be temporary, says Tiff Macklem
Governments looking to provide inflation relief to Canadians should choose measures that are well targeted and temporary, says Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.
Freeland emphasizes Bank of Canada's independence after Singh slams rate hikes
As another interest rate hike looms, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is emphasizing the Bank of Canada's independence after criticism from federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.
Time for the federal government to pay off EI program debt, workers and employers say
With employment insurance premiums set to rise in the new year, both employers and workers are calling on the federal government to step in and rescue the program from the considerable amount of debt it has fallen into since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budget officer projects greater economic slowdown as interest rates keep rising
In his latest economic and fiscal outlook, budget watchdog Yves Giroux says he expects the Bank of Canada to raise its key interest rate to four per cent by the end of the year, a move which is in line with financial markets' expectations.
Alberta's campaign to attract workers makes for healthy competition
When Zeel Shah’s partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves.
Corporations paid billions less than expected through tax write offs and avoidance schemes
A new report from Canadians for Tax Fairness says top companies paid $30 billion less in taxes last year than would be expected under existing corporate tax rates.