Laura Osman, The Canadian Press

Laura Osman is a reporter with The Canadian Press, a national news agency headquartered in Toronto and founded in 1917.

Five new affordability measures in the Liberal government’s fall fiscal update

Policy

Five new affordability measures in the Liberal government’s fall fiscal update

The government plans to lift federal taxes on psychotherapy and counselling

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press | November 21, 2023

3 min read

Feds may need to think beyond income taxes to get benefits to First Nations families

Industry

Feds may need to think beyond income taxes to get benefits to First Nations families

More creative approach needed: Auditor General

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press | June 1, 2022

1 min read

Census: 85-and-over population expected to triple in 25 years

Economic Indicators

Census: 85-and-over population expected to triple in 25 years

The oldest baby boomers just turned 76; the youngest will turn 85 in 2050

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press | April 27, 2022

3 min read

Liberals extend repayment deadline for emergency business account to 2023

Economic Indicators

Liberals extend repayment deadline for emergency business account to 2023

The program has provided loans worth almost $50 billion to more than 898,000 companies

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press | January 12, 2022

2 min read

Government expands aid to workers, businesses hit by Omicron restrictions

Economic Indicators

Government expands aid to workers, businesses hit by Omicron restrictions

The new policy loosens eligibility for Worker Lockdown Benefit through to Feb. 12

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press | December 22, 2021

2 min read

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