2 hours ago Hyyve, the Marketplace Where Homeowners Receive Upfront Payments from Competing Real Estate Agents, Welcomes Howard Drukarsh to Advisory Board

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, a revolutionary Canadian marketplace that enables homeowners to receive upfront payments for their property listings while connecting them with qualified real estate agents who bid for the right to sell their homes, is proud to announce that Howard Drukarsh has joined its Advisory Board. Howard Drukarsh brings […]

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4 hours ago Saviynt Recognized as an Identity Security Leader by the Industry’s Leading Analyst Firms

Frost & Sullivan and other leading firms acknowledge Saviynt as a top provider for identity and privileged access management. Saviynt was also recognized as a Customers’ Choice by Gartner Peer Insights. LOS ANGELES — Saviynt, a frontrunner in cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a leader or […]

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63 minutes ago Support staff at Edmonton Public Schools, Sturgeon Public School Division serving strike notice: CUPE

Last month, CUPE 3550 members voted to reject a wage increase offer from the dispute inquiry board.

Society

10 minutes ago Ottawa must axe capital gains changes amid uncertainty: Canadian chamber

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to axe proposed changes to Canada's capital gains tax rules amid uncertainty for filers in the coming tax season.

Economics

2 hours ago FA Cup is full, but Premier League follows quickly as Liverpool staggers into the Forest

There’s no rest for the wicked. Typically while all other European leagues are on a holiday break, the Premier League stuffs in extra games to take advantage of people being off and wanting to watch. Then you get the introduction of the FA Cup, which happens this weekend, for the most part a chance to […]

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1 hour ago HUNTER: Why is Corrections mulling moving trans triple killer to women’s prison?

The women caged in this country’s jails are among the most vulnerable under the Canadian flag. Most are victims of abuse, poverty and violence. Most of the crimes they’ve committed are drug-related to feed their addictions. Most have children. Most are non-violent. Most remain vulnerable even behind prison bars. So in Canada of 2025, it […]

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19 hours ago Stewart Prest: Canada’s fight with Donald Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Opinion: Trump has made it a running joke that Canada is just another American state. He’s openly challenging the idea of Canadian sovereignty. But Canada is not powerless

Culture

3 hours ago Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessness

A new report points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the government.

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4 hours ago Education minister rejects Alberta Teachers’ Association’s concern over mandatory tests

Starting this month, those in kindergarten will need to take literacy and numeracy tests for the first time in Alberta.

Politics

3 hours ago Schools cancel classes, flights grounded across Southern U.S. as another burst of winter storms move in

DALLAS — Another blast of winter storms in the U.S. on Thursday closed schools, snarled flights and put millions of residents across the South under warnings of snow and freezing rain that could cause dangerous travel conditions. Texas schools cancelled classes for more than 1 million students before the arrival of frigid and icy weather […]

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49 minutes ago U.S. steel, plastic among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration. A senior government official says the list is not final and that Ottawa has made no decisions yet on retaliation. Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump has threatened to […]

Economics

2 hours ago NHL legend shares memories of 'intense' Toronto Maple Leafs fans at local diner

Long before John Tavares, Joe Thornton, or Patrick Marleau became the Canadian superstars signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, another eventual Hall of Famer decided to take his talents to the Blue and White in free agency.In 2005, Eric Lindros signed a one-year deal with Toronto, with the first overall pick in the 1991 draft and the 1995 Hart Trophy winner returning home for what ended up being his penultimate NHL season.Chatting with Nick Alberga and former Leafs forward Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take this week, the 2016 Hall of Fame inductee opened up about his time in Toronto."They were short," Lindros said about his negotiations to sign with the Leafs. "Just to come back and play in Toronto, I wish I had done it earlier and healthier. I loved playing in Toronto, it was always a dream. You grow up around here, it's all about the blue and white, and I wanted to experience it. I was fortunate enough to have a chance at the end."Lindros ended up putting up 11 goals and 11 assi...

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2 hours ago ‘Catastrophe’: Video shows before and after as L.A. wildfire engulfs California mountains

At least five people have died, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, as thousands forced to evacuate

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21 hours ago World Series of Poker partnership ‘ups the ante’ for Toronto casino resort

World-class poker is coming to Toronto. The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, which opened in 2023, announced a new partnership Wednesday with GGPoker, dubbed the world’s biggest poker room. The partnership will see GGPoker become the official sponsor of The Poker Room at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, making the resort the only destination in […]

Culture

4 hours ago Polish president seeks protection for Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz anniversary event

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda is asking the country’s government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month without the risk of being arrested, a Polish presidential aide said Thursday. Netanyahu became an internationally wanted suspect after the […]

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6 hours ago FIRST READING: Canadian politicians rail against annexation as American counterparts laugh

Although Trump keeps pledging U.S. statehood for Canada, even close allies aren't treating it seriously

Politics

7 hours ago Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information.  

Society

2 hours ago ‘What Are You Complaining About?’: Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims

President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the US trade deficit. Top Canadian economists have a response to that: it’s all because your country wants cheap oil.

Economics

28 hours ago Huge Toronto condo tower planned for over a decade might finally happen

Plans to tear down a midtown Toronto office building and construct a soaring condo tower have been in the works for a decade now, and a new plan filed with the City last month could finally result in big changes just east of the Yonge and Eglinton intersection.Developer State Building Group has long been eyeing its property at 55 Eglinton Avenue East as a redevelopment cash cow. Currently home to an eight-storey office building, the owners have been planning to level the mid-rise property and replace it with a high-rise that would keep in character with the changing face of this artery.The project was first proposed as a 47-storey mixed-use tower back in the closing days of 2014, and almost exactly one decade and several revisions later, it is now inching closer to realization with a planned height of 55 storeys.The City refused that early plan, citing its elimination of employment space in favour of residential. This led to a revisions tabled a few years later that retained of...

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3 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

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21 hours ago 'There's a disconnect': Alberta Teachers' Association criticizes mandatory testing for kindergarten students

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said in a statement to Postmedia that the ATA's characterization of the screeners as standardized tests is "wrong and misleading"

Culture

5 hours ago Lebanon’s parliament chooses army commander Aoun as president, ending a 2

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s parliament voted Thursday to elect the country’s army commander, Joseph Aoun, as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum. The vote came weeks after a tenuous ceasefire agreement halted a 14-month conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and at a time when Lebanon’s leaders are seeking […]

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26 hours ago School Support Staff Headed to Impasse, CUPE Members Frustrated With Province

HALIFAX-KJIPUKTUK, Nova Scotia — Tired of negotiations being dragged out, thousands of workers across Nova Scotia are demanding the provincial government respect the collective bargaining process. Almost a year into negotiations and progress has been repeatedly stalled by the Houston administration. All bargaining meetings were cancelled in November due to the snap-election. Negotiations briefly resumed […]

Society

4 hours ago Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of $660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s 10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. This generous donation will be directed towards the Seneca Nanji Foundation […]

Economics

4 hours ago Jamaican immigrant who fought deportation over robbery conviction now faces murder charge

His situation came to light in a recent Ontario case where he argued unsuccessfully for a six-month sentence for firearm possession

Events

29 hours ago Matador Technologies Inc. Announces Market Making Partnership with Independent Trading Group

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA) announces that it has entered into a Market Making Services Agreement with Independent Trading Group, Inc. (“ITG”), effective January 6, 2025. This partnership is designed to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of trading in Matador’s securities on Canadian exchanges. […]

Culture

5 hours ago CWENCH Hydration™ Gains Distribution in Metro Supermarkets Across Ontario

With the debut of CWENCH Hydration™ in its first major Canadian grocer, Cizzle Brands anticipates that it will be able to further penetrate the mainstream consumer market alongside the specialty athletic and fitness-related markets. Starting this month, CWENCH Hydration™ mix packets will be offered in the pharmacy section of 47 Metro supermarkets across the province […]

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16 hours ago Puerto Rico’s new governor appoints an energy czar to tackle the island’s power crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor appointed a so-called energy czar on Wednesday to help pull the U.S. territory out of a power-supply crisis. The nomination of Josue Colon comes days after a massive blackout hit the island, leaving nearly all its 3.2 million inhabitants in the dark as they prepared […]

Politics

34 hours ago DND warns Canada’s commitment to peacekeeping missions drops to new low

Only 22 Canadian Forces members are deployed on UN peacekeeping operations, according to the Department of National Defence.

Society

5 hours ago Don’t count on Bank of Canada to bail out economy if tariffs imposed, economists say

Ragan: There is not much the bank can do to address the shock that tariffs have on the Canadian economy

Economics

5 hours ago Clowns, rats and axe murderers competing for audiences at One Yellow Rabbit's Rodeo

The 39th edition of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo will feature world, Canadian and Alberta premieres plus shows that are including the Rodeo on their current tours. For Oliver Armstrong, the Rodeo’s producer, this adds up to three weeks of exhilarating, challenging, and even magical experiences. The Rodeo runs in various venues from Jan. […]

Events

34 hours ago The Second Installment Featuring ‘Godzilla,’ TOKYO GODZILLAs, to Premiere Starting Saturday, November 30!

— Recognized by the Guinness World Records™ for “TOKYO Night & Light” — TOKYO — In an effort to revitalize nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been showcasing projection mapping art year-round at one of its iconic landmarks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. Using light and sound, this initiative has transformed […]

Culture

17 hours ago Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airport

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

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22 hours ago JAY GOLDBERG: Liberal leadership candidates must embrace fiscal reckoning

No matter who Canada’s next prime minister is, it’s time to lay down a marker: The party with Canada’s finances is over. Canadians have had it with the Trudeau government’s irresponsible spending. One of the reasons Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s popularity has taken a nosedive is because Canadians are sick and tired of his government’s […]

Politics

38 hours ago Here are the things Canadians are spending money on during GST holiday

With Canada's GST holiday in full swing, Canadians are sharing what they're purchasing to make the most of the two-month tax break.In November, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the GST cut on groceries and other items heading into the busy and costly gift-giving season."In just a few days, essential items will be tax-free in Canada," he shared. "Takeout for dinner. Your morning coffee. Diapers and winter snow pants for your kids. All tax-free for the next two months."Some of the highlights from the list of products include groceries, beer and wine, restaurant meals (dine-in, takeout, or delivery), essential childcare items, and even Christmas trees. You can find the full list of items eligible for the GST cut here.The tax break started on December 14 and will end on February 15.With that in mind, Canadians took to Reddit, sharing ideas on how to truly take advantage of the GST break and save as much money as they can."I bought a couple cases of b...

Society

14 hours ago Canada's wealthiest family is from Ontario and has a fortune of almost $100 billion

Canada's wealthiest individuals only seem to be getting richer, according to the latest January 2025 data pulled from Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.While big names like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos still round out the top of the list, a few personalities from north of the border are also regulars on this list of the world's most sizeable fortunes.The Thomson family helms the vast Thomson-Reuters media empire, which employs over 25,000 people across the world, has a net worth of $68.6 billion which puts them firmly at the top of the rankings of Canada's wealthiest.Thomson-Reuters' Toronto headquarters. fotografiko eugen / Shutterstock.comThat $68.6 billion in USD converts to an astonishing $98.7 billion Canadian dollars, and places the Thomson family as the wealthiest in Canada, and the 22nd richest person or family anywhere in the world by Forbes' count.And that fortune has only grown in recent years, with the family amassing an additional $14.25 billion in the first three quarter...

Economics

9 hours ago Public awareness raised in Nova Scotia after killings linked to intimate partner violence

Nova Scotia's justice minister says the provincial government is working to increase awareness about support for those experiencing intimate partner violence. 

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20 hours ago Exchange Income Corporation Announces Early Redemption of 7 Year 5.75% Debentures Due March 31, 2026

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (“EIC” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: EIF) announced today that it has delivered notice to the holders of the Corporation’s outstanding 7 Year 5.75% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due March 31, 2026 (the “Debentures”) that pursuant to Section 4.2 of the trust indenture governing the Debentures dated March 26, 2019 […]

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23 hours ago Only citizens and permanent residents should vote for new leader, some Liberal MPs say

Concerns about countries like China and India prompted the government to call a public inquiry

Politics

42 hours ago B.C. group calls for school funding transparency for children with special needs

Advocates are questioning why a family should have had to raise funds when the government sends hundreds of millions of dollars per year to school districts for special education.

Society

21 hours ago All Ricki's, Cleo clothing stores closing in B.C. as company files for creditor protection

It's a tough start to 2025 for Canadian retailers, as Bootlegger, Ricki's, Cleo and Frank and Oak file for creditor protection. Read more.

Economics

9 hours ago Public awareness being increased in N.S. after killings linked to intimate partner violence

Nova Scotia's justice minister says the provincial government is working to increase awareness about support for those experiencing intimate partner violence. 

Events

21 hours ago Almonty Receives Additional Commitments Under a Proposed Equity Placement

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that the Company has received further commitments, thus increasing the total Placement to raise gross proceeds for the equivalent of A$15.45 million via the issuance of 4.53 million Canadian units and […]

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23 hours ago Liberal MPs want party leadership rules tightened against foreign interference

Concerns about countries like China and India prompted the government to call a public inquiry

Politics

21 hours ago Frank and Oak seeks creditor protection after debt reaches $71 million

Major Canadian sustainable fashion brand Frank and Oak has filed for creditor protection for the second time and is seeking relief from a significant debt totaling $71 million.The brand, which was founded in 2012 and is known for its eco-friendly approach to fashion, filed the applications just before the holidays. The retailer has been owned by New York-based Unified Commerce Group (UCG) since 2020, and first sought creditor protection that year due to pandemic-related financial challenges.As a result, the retailer shut down its dedicated women's store on Queen West in July 2020. Court documents reveal that the brand owes $71 million to creditors, including landlords and textile businesses. In court filings, the company says it is continuing to face obstacles associated with the effects of the pandemic, and is considering options to possibly restructure its business. The CEO of UCG, Dustin Jones, acknowledged these struggles in a letter to creditors in...

Economics

21 hours ago Pedestrian injuries: Advocate says Halifax goals for safety unmet after walker killed

Halifax safety advocates are calling for government action to reduce the number of pedestrians injured or killed by cars, after the death of a senior.

Events

28 hours ago TRREB: Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program – A Win for Homeowners and Energy Efficiency

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High energy and construction costs are hurting families and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) commends Minister Lecce and the Government of Ontario for the launch of the Home Renovation Savings Program, coming into effect January 28, 2025. This new […]

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23 hours ago Trump’s economic threats ‘real,’ Canada will respond ‘seriously’: ministers

Several Canadian ministers responded to Donald Trump's latest economic threats, calling them 'real' and saying the federal government would respond 'seriously.'

Politics

24 hours ago King Faisal Prize Laureates in Medicine & Science Receive $400,000 For their Breakthrough Discoveries in Cellular Engineering and Nanotechnology

Professor Michel Sadelain and Professor Sumio Iijima, among other eminent figures, were selected to win the 47th session of the Prize Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — January 8, 2025 On Wednesday, January 8th, Professor Michel Sadelain, of Canadian origins, was announced the 2025 laureate for King Faisal Prize in Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to Chimeric Antigen Receptor […]

Economics

31 hours ago Letters January 8, 2025: ‘Immortalizing Trudeau’s a frightening thought.’

Bronzed for eternity It was announced today that two statues of Justin Trudeau will be erected in Canada. The first will be at the Manitoba/Ontario border and it will face west and the other will be at the Alberta/B.C. border and face east. Both bronzes will stand 150 meters tall, alongside the TransCanada Highway. Most […]

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29 hours ago Nobody knows where Toronto Maple Leafs games will be aired next season

The NHL's current Canadian television broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of next season and the path forward isn't exactly clear.Rogers Sportsnet has been the sole rights holder for the league in Canada over the past 12 years after inking a historic $5.2 billion deal with the NHL in 2013. Since then, nationally broadcast games have been exclusively produced by Sportsnet.This deviated from the previous Canadian rights deal which splintered the rights between CBC and TSN.There have been a few hints regarding the new deal. Rogers has already teamed up with Amazon and comments from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman signal that exclusivity may take a backseat in future negotiations.We should get clarity on who will broadcast NHL hockey in Canada going forward at some point this year.Will Sportsnet keep the rights?Rogers will reportedly be vying to hold onto the broadcast rights and it has recently engaged in a 60-day exclusive negotiation window with the NHL tha...

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27 hours ago Canadian parents can get an even bigger payout from the government in 2025

Canadian parents can expect an increase in their Canada Child Benefit payments in 2025, though it won't be as sizeable as the last two years.July always marks the start of the Canadian new benefit year. Since 2018, the government has used a process called indexation to increase benefit amounts to better support parents as the cost of living changes."This indexation means that the maximum benefit amounts and income thresholds at which benefits begin to be reduced are increased annually to keep pace with the rising cost of living, giving parents more support each month to help them provide for their children" an Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson explains.The maximum benefits and the income thresholds are indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).In July 2024, child tax payments increased by 4.7 per cent, meaning the maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased b...

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25 hours ago Canada's income tax brackets have changed and here's what you'll pay in 2025

Canadians' federal income tax bracket has changed slightly this year, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).The CRA revealed the federal tax brackets for 2025, adjusted for inflation. While federal tax rates are the same, the income thresholds for each bracket have shifted.In 2025, the indexation increase will be 2.7 per cent, which is lower than the 4.7 per cent bump in 2024, according to the agency.This is how much income tax you'll have to pay next year based on your bracket:Less than or up to $57,375 — 15 per centBetween $57,375 and $114,750 — 20.5 per centBetween $114,750 and $177,882 — 26 per centBetween $177,882 and $253,414 — 29 per cent$253,414 and over — 33 per centThis comes after the federal government proposed changes to the capital gains tax last June that would increase the inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds for any Canadian or corporation that makes over $250,000 per year in capital gains. It would only impact a small port...

Economics

30 hours ago Fortune Minerals Provides an Update of NICO Project Test Work, Rio Tinto Process Collaboration & Feasibility Study

The Company is advancing the NICO Project toward a construction decision with U.S. & Canadian Government financial support from critical minerals supply chain security programs LONDON, Ontario — Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) ( www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to provide an update of ongoing work on the vertically integrated NICO […]

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31 hours ago HILL: Smith government can deliver tax cut by ending corporate welfare

Due to fear of incurring a budget deficit, Premier Danielle Smith has delayed fully implementing the $1.4-billion tax cut until 2027, contingent on the government being able to maintain a balanced budget.

Politics

27 hours ago BMO CEO says Canadian businesses facing more uncertainty than U.S. counterparts

Trudeau's resignation and Trump's tariff threats ramping up pressures north of the border

Economics

33 hours ago From broken doors to holes in ceiling: N.S. landlords say tenant left rental in shambles

'A scene from a horror film' is how a Yarmouth, N.S. couple describes their rental property after their former tenant left following a three-month stay. 

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32 hours ago Derek Burney: Lengthy U.S. government transition process must be overhauled

Uncertainty about real power in Washington during a transition creates vulnerability at home and abroad

Politics

28 hours ago Humi Acquired by Employment Hero to Provide a Comprehensive and Localized Solution for Canadian Businesses

The acquisition unites global and local expertise to transform the employment experience for Canadian businesses and employees TORONTO — Humi, Canada’s trusted employment platform, has been acquired by Employment Hero1, a global leader in employment solutions, in a deal estimated to be worth north of CAD 100M and one of the largest recent deals in […]

Economics

42 hours ago ‘Shameful’: Calgary and Alberta navigating the impacts of a prorogued Parliament

The move suspends all Parliamentary work, kills unfinished legislation, and relieves members of Parliament of their duties, while allowing the government to remain in power.

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31 hours ago Varcoe: 'We are very exposed' — Canadian businesses fear fallout as Trump ratchets up tariff threats

'Nobody wins' if tariffs are applied on Canadian oil and gas, said Lisa Baiton, CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Economics

33 hours ago Dad says U.S. treatment Canadian doctors dubbed ‘witchcraft’ will help son

A Quebec father says he had to take his son to the United States for care after alleging doctors in Montreal wrote off his son’s chances at survival.

Economics