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Cost of Living Crisis Sparks Political Turmoil Across North America

12/30/2025

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Carney's Budget Crisis

A recent poll shows majorities in the United States, Europe, and Canada see the cost of living worsening.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government faces a $78 billion budget deficit and controversial energy deal with Alberta.
The same period sees Pierre Poilievre's Conservative leadership and the NDP's loss of official party status.
Meanwhile, tensions resurfaced in Newfoundland over a Protestant–Catholic clash in 1883.

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Nowak Urges Starmer

Paul Nowak, TUC general secretary, urged Labour leader Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with Europe and back a customs union.
He highlighted the cost of living crisis, noting four in five households see stagnant or worsening finances.
Nowak warned against rising Reform UK support and a Nigel Farage-style immigration stance.
He celebrated the Employment Rights Act but said more action is needed on workers' rights and union organization.

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Carney's Budget Crisis

A recent poll shows majorities in the United States, Europe, and Canada see the cost of living worsening.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government faces a $78 billion budget deficit and controversial energy deal with Alberta.
The same period sees Pierre Poilievre's Conservative leadership and the NDP's loss of official party status.
Meanwhile, tensions resurfaced in Newfoundland over a Protestant–Catholic clash in 1883.

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