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Canada
Even though the most recent GDP reports flirt with a technical recession, the Bank of Canada and several economists aren't ready to declare one formally just yet.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
While AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,'…
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Montreal is urging residents to cut back on water use for several weeks as emergency repairs to a major aqueduct structure put pressure on supply.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Canadian visits to the U.S. declined in the last quarter of 2025 and Canadians also spent less money while travelling south of the border, data from Statistics Canada shows.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz "will now be lifted" after a proposed agreement with Iran has been reached.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Many car dealers say they're still waiting to get the funds they are owed after millions in federal subsidies were claimed on new electric vehicles since the new program launched.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
'We closely monitor the work of our international counterparts, while recognizing that each jurisdiction operates under its own legal framework,' the Competition Bureau states.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
All of the products were recommended to 'immediately stop using,' alongside 'keep[ing] it out of reach of children and contact TheKiddoSpace for a full refund.'
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
The most common kind of incentive offered to renters was two months of free rent. On average, this effectively means reduced rents of around 13 per cent.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Consumer
Energy bills are going up soon and Martyn James has been inundated with questions… time for answers
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Consumer
The EU’s fine follows findings from an investigation opened in 2024, which preliminarily found that Temu was exposing consumers to high-risk products.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
The global economy is 'volatile' and 'vulnerabilities' exist that could expose Canada to potential shocks on multiple fronts, the central bank's report says.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Lululemon Athletica has ended its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson, agreeing to give him two board picks in exchange for his pledge to stay quiet for 18 months.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Chinese EV giant BYD says it will launch in Canada in late 2026 with more than 20 dealerships as Ottawa’s new China trade deal fuels debate over jobs and supply…
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Canada's biggest private banks are reporting quarterly earnings this week, and the first three have signalled they are continuing to set aside money in case some loans default.
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Young Canadians are living at home for longer with each passing generation, which experts say suggests that the stigma may be fading as economic pressures shift cultural norms.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
The survey results are part of a growing trend of Canadians turning to thrift stores amidst the economic instability caused by the U.S. trade war and the war in Iran.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Many government benefit payments are set to be paid to eligible Canadians, with multiple payments to continue for the rest of the year.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
The affordability push, which calls for suspending the GST on gas and diesel, comes after the Liberals instituted a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax last month.
May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Tim Hortons says it intends to hire 10,000 'local' workers in the coming months as it expands operations and amid the Temporary Foreign Worker program scaling back.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Direct-to-consumer alcohol sales are only available in two provinces so far, and after nearly all provinces and territories agreed to have done the same by the end of May.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Ottawa cannot afford to 'be spending our dollars unwisely' right now and should cut OAS payments to wealthier seniors, a policy group urges.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Consumer
Experts say airlines could see a drop-off in jet fuel supply later this year as long as Trump's Iran war lasts
May 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Consumer
Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act is great for getting you a refund. Well, usually, writes Martyn James
May 21, 2026
· 1 min read
