ANALYSIS: Carney promised spending cuts — but not all cuts are equal
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government has found ways to cut spending by $60 billion but cautions that published spending cuts require important context.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Politics & Government
Watchdog says transparency crackdown will make Ontario more secret and less secure
Ontario's privacy watchdog says a Ford government plan to shield the premier, cabinet ministers and their staff from FOI laws is out step with rules elsewhere in Canada.
3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormouz
Three Canadians from Quebec have returned home after being stranded on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28. Their repatriation was the result of a coordinated effort.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim undergoing fourth surgery to repair fractured skull
A 12-year-old girl injured in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is undergoing a fourth surgery to repair her fractured skull.
What Globe readers had to say about Canada's moves to create a middle-powers bloc
Globe readers discussed Canada's initiative to form a middle-powers bloc, expressing optimism about the partnership while questioning its effectiveness against U.S. pressures.
Business & Economy
Nuclear Energy Firm X-Energy Files for US IPO Despite War
X-Energy Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, becoming the latest firm to advance public listing plans despite turmoil in the Middle East souring risk sentiment.
‘Five-alarm fire’: Energy expert says global oil and gas prices are not likely to decline soon
An energy expert predicts global oil and gas prices will not decline soon due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the inaccessibility of the Strait of Hormuz. This situation is expected to...
Trump Risks Dragging Out Iran War With Debate Over Seizing Kharg Island
US officials said the White House is sending more than 2,000 additional Marines to the Middle East as it weighs a plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, a ground operation that would...
Trump Says US Considers ‘Winding Down’ Iran Military Effort
President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” US military efforts against Iran, saying that the US was close to achieving its objectives as the conflict, which has roiled...
Trump’s Iran War Drive Exposes Limits of ‘Yes Sir’ Cabinet
Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran was partly motivated by pressure from outside allies while his own White House team stayed more muted – underscoring how in his second term, guardrails...
Environment & Climate
A note from Anna Maria Tremonti
Anna Maria Tremonti, a journalist with a career focused on public transparency, expresses cautious trust in The Narwhal's commitment to the public's right to know.
‘It was our little idyll – until the solar farm landed’: the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside
A conflict is emerging in Lincolnshire, UK, between clean energy advocate Ed Miliband and local residents and Reform politicians opposing large-scale solar farms. Council leader Sean Matthews plans...
Sports
Watch the PWHL: Minnesota Frost vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes
Watch live coverage of the PWHL matchup between the visiting Minnesota Frost and Vancouver Goldeneyes beginning on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET from Pacific Coliseum.
MLS Live Tracker: Toronto FC vs. Columbus
Toronto FC aims to recover from a recent draw by hosting the Columbus Crew in an MLS match on Saturday. The game will be tracked live by Sportsnet starting at 1 p.m. ET.
Spring Breakout on Sportsnet: Blue Jays prospects vs. Phillies prospects
The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies prospects will compete in a Spring Breakout game on Saturday. Live coverage will be available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 1 p.m. ET.