This deep dive into the Cost of Canadian Parliament explores how much taxpayers spend annually on MP salaries, operations, and infrastructure—even when Parliament isn't sitting. Learn how prorogation affects accountability, what MPs earn, and where billions in public funds are allocated.

Assault in Canada can arise from common situations such as bar fights or parking lot disputes. The law defines assault broadly, covering not only physical attacks but also threats and unwanted force. Consequences include arrest, criminal charges, possible jail time, a lasting criminal record, and even civil lawsuits for damages. Understanding how police, courts, and victim services respond is essential for anyone affected.

Canada’s decision to cancel the Digital Services Tax just hours before it took effect has drawn criticism for bowing to U.S. pressure and highlighted a broader pattern of the Liberal government backing away from major policy promises.

Canada once empowered citizens through grand juries—panels that investigated crimes and held officials accountable. Abolished decades ago, their absence leaves a gap in democratic oversight. As public trust in government wanes amid repeated scandals, reintroducing citizen-led mechanisms could restore transparency and ensure power remains in the people’s hands.