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Carney’s First Budget Signals a Generational Reset for Canada’s Finances

Prime Minister Mark Carney jokes with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne as they greet families before participating in an announcement at a community centre in Ottawa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inaugural budget is being framed as a turning point in Canada’s fiscal direction, marking a sharp departure from the spending patterns of recent years . Presented alongside Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the budget is not just a financial document but a statement of intent: to reshape the country’s economic priorities in the face of global uncertainty and domestic pressures. At the heart of the plan is a shift away from expansive spending toward what Carney has described as “tough choices” and “sacrifices.” The government has emphasized that Canada must “spend less to invest more” , signaling a reallocation of resources rather than an outright expansion of the deficit. This approach reflects Carney’s long-standing...

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Popeyes Franchisee Stripped of Restaurants After Wage Scandal

 

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee in Toronto has lost control of multiple restaurants following serious allegations from employees over unpaid wages and poor working conditions. Staff at the Scarborough location on Lawrence Avenue East staged protests, claiming they were owed weeks of back pay and had received multiple bounced cheques. Workers also raised concerns about unsanitary kitchen conditions and the use of unsanctioned food supplies.

Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Popeyes, confirmed it has intervened and begun transferring the affected restaurants to new franchisees. A spokesperson emphasized that all employees will be compensated for the wages they are owed as part of the transition process.

Toronto Public Health has also announced a follow-up inspection of the location after videos surfaced showing unhygienic conditions inside the kitchen.

The case highlights ongoing challenges in the fast-food franchise sector, where corporate oversight and franchisee accountability remain under scrutiny.


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