Second on the list is the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, third is the Bureau for Economic Analysis in the Netherlands. That verdict did not go unnoticed during Jacques's 24th and final appearance as interim PBO before a parliamentary committee. While the error was eventually corrected, the OECD report said the manner in which it was done drew criticism for a lack of transparency. WATCH | PBO calls federal spending 'stupefying': Budget watchdog calls federal spending 'stupefying, shocking' | Duration 1:05 Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques, speaking at a parliamentary committee on Sept. 25, 2025, says 'it’s not a funny fiscal outlook. Jacques says he wants to move away from the notion of a parliamentary budget officer and toward a focus on the office itself, similar to the way the U.S. Congressional Budget Office is viewed.

March 02, 2026 21:02 UTC

Air Canada announced Monday that it has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv, with a plan to restart on March 23. The airline said it will be contacting customers directly, and notes that changes to such flights can be made free of charge. ” Anyone with a ticket purchased through Air Canada Vacations is advised to contact them directly at 1-800-296-3408. “We encourage all customers to monitor official government travel advisories regularly, as guidance may change at any time,” Air Canada said. Neither Westjet nor Porter Airlines has flights from Canada to the Middle East, and are thus not directly affected by the situation.

March 02, 2026 20:59 UTC

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Born May 2, 1949 to Isabelle Denley (nee Kemp) and Grant Denley. A few days after his birth, Grant flew them home to Gogama in Provincial Air Service CF-OBS De Havilland Beaver, which began Tim’s love of bush planes. Beloved brother-in-law of Cate Reardon, Pat MacLean, Joanna Reardon (Roy Spencer), Ed Reardon, and late Barney Reardon. For Algoma College’s Winter carnival, Tim’s team, “The Flying Geog-Straps” put together a beautiful snow statue of an Inuit hunter. Thank you, Pat and Don, for including Tim in your travels.

March 02, 2026 20:10 UTC

Johnston said that the Canadian oilpatch tends to gain from higher prices because Canada's relative stability during geopolitical-driven volatility is "considered a benefit" to buyers. West Texas Intermediate crude oil, the U.S. standard, remained elevated at $70.60 US by midday. WATCH | The role of a critical shipping lane in the U.S.-Iran conflict: What's happening around the Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates? How much have gas prices gone up? Those preventative measures are stopping about 15 million barrels per day of crude oil from reaching their markets, said Leon.

March 02, 2026 19:58 UTC

Houston government should walk back some cuts: Opposition leaderNewsDuration 5:44In an interview with the CBC's Amy Smith, NDP Leader Claudia Chender said taxpayers need to ask how the province went from having a balanced budget five years ago to spending $6.7 billion outside the budget process.

March 02, 2026 19:50 UTC

Trump vows to fight in Iran until ‘objectives are achieved’NewsDuration 2:59U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranian authorities to lay down their arms and vowed to fight on until U.S. objectives in the country are reached — even if it means the death of more American soldiers.

March 02, 2026 19:44 UTC

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March 02, 2026 18:56 UTC

Trump lists war objectivesMike Crawley (new window)In several conversations with reporters on Sunday, Trump was unclear about his objectives in the war against Iran. He is expected to comment on the latest developments in the U.S.-Israel joint military operation targeting Iran. 'Big wave' yet to come in Iran operation, Trump saysSara Jabakhanji (new window)Speaking with CNN today, Trump said the big wave is yet to come in its war on Iran. Photo: Getty Images / AFP / MANDEL NGANSpeaking with CNN today, Trump said the big wave is yet to come in its war on Iran. Trump says the U.S. military operation against Iran is ahead of schedule, CNBC reported Sunday morning.

March 02, 2026 18:47 UTC

What's making news on March 2NewsDuration 1:37The latest on the violence in the Middle East, an economist's reaction to the Alberta government's forecasted oil prices and the price of Canadian passports is going up.

March 02, 2026 18:44 UTC

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March 02, 2026 18:30 UTC

Canada Reads, now in its 25th year, is more than a book competition; it’s a cultural conversation, one that expands into living rooms, libraries, bookstores and book clubs across the country, says Canada Reads senior producer Erin Balser. “Canada Reads is a national show that’s really taken up at the grassroots level. We love seeing people do their own versions.”WordFest presents Calgary’s Canada Reads Celebration on April 1 at the Memorial Park Library, featuring Tyler Hellard and Steve “Dangle” Glynn with fellow champion and BookTok star Morgann Book and Joss Richard, author of It’s Different This Time. wordfest.comCanada Reads Quick HitsEach day of the competition, the panellists will eliminate one book until a winner is declared. The five books that will be debated and their champions for Canada Reads 2026 are:Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard, championed by hockey analyst, YouTube personality, and podcaster, Steve “Dangle” Glynn.

March 02, 2026 18:08 UTC

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