Federal budget

Ottawa announced $6 million for Black Canadians’ mental health care. Advocates are waiting for Nov. 5.

Thirteen projects get funding for addiction and crisis response without police. Black organizations say short grant cycles undercut the work and want a five-year commitment in next week's budget.

Oct 28, 2026

Economy

Food stamps lost 5.3 million people in seven months. Black Americans are one in four recipients.

New work rules cut enrollment 13% in a year, with Georgia and Louisiana among the states that fell more than 20%

Oct 25, 2026