30 m. ago Hedge Fund Association in Talks to Aid Pooling of European Defense Loans

The world’s largest association for alternative investment managers has been lobbying policymakers in Europe to relax securitization rules, a move it says will make it easier to channel private credit into the region’s growing defense industry.

Economics

40 m. ago Credits To Shutter Asia’s Coal Plants Early Win Key New Backing

A novel form of carbon credits intended to channel more private capital toward the early phase out of coal-fired power plants has been endorsed by a key standards body.

Economics

6 h. ago Bell: Smith — separatists are loyal Albertans with 'justifiable feelings,' not traitors

'These Albertans are not traitors nor should they be treated as such,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, of those advocating Alberta get out of Canada

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6 h. ago Bell: Separation vote in 2026, Smith says Alberta separatists are not traitors

'These Albertans are not traitors nor should they be treated as such,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, of those advocating Alberta get out of Canada

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6 h. ago Bell: Smith sticks her neck out, says Alberta separatist feeling is justifiable

'These Albertans are not traitors nor should they be treated as such,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, of those advocating Alberta get out of Canada

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7 h. ago Braid: A first for any province outside Quebec — premier welcomes a vote on separation

While preaching calm, Smith gives full legitimacy to a debate that could tear this province apart

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8 h. ago U.S. President Donald Trump’s film tariffs could leave Calgary productions hanging

Proposed tariffs on films made outside of America are putting a dark cloud over Calgary's vibrant filmmaking industry — which is the fourth-largest of its kind in Canada.

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta’s energy industry, government watch nervously as oil prices hit 4

With oil prices plunging to their lowest level in four years, both the energy industry and governments that depend on energy royalties are watching nervously.

Politics

9 h. ago These floating bars are bringing a taste of the tropics to Toronto

You can sip the day away with friends while cruising around the Toronto Islands this summer

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9 h. ago Claims Process Concluded in City of Leduc Workplace Harassment Class Action Lawsuit

CALGARY, Alberta — Burnett, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) announced today that the claims process for the class action lawsuit against The City of Leduc has now concluded. The class action sought damages for women who worked at the City of Leduc between 2002 and 2023 and who had suffered sexual assault, sexual harassment, and […]

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9 h. ago Smith wants to negotiate ‘Alberta Accord’ guaranteeing pipelines, more federal cash

Alberta's premier said she will also put a referendum on the ballot if a petition gets enough signatures

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9 h. ago Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. “where necessary” to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The El Segundo, California-based company said the increases are […]

Economics

9 h. ago Alberta’s Smith Plans Talks With Carney, Says Separation Vote Possible

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’s appointing a group to negotiate with the Canadian government on removing laws that restrict energy production, adding that a referendum on the province separating from Canada may be on the ballot as soon as next year.

Transport

10 h. ago A Trump film tariff would send Canadian screen industry into ‘chaos,’ say local producers

When Daniel Bekerman set out to produce “The Apprentice” _ last year’s biopic about U.S. President Donald Trump — he figured some controversy might come from the subject, not the city it was filmed in. But the Toronto-shot film is now an example of the kind of international production that would be hit hardest by […]

Economics

10 h. ago Danielle Smith ouverte à un référendum sur la souveraineté de l’Alberta

La première ministre provinciale l’organiserait si les citoyens recueillaient les signatures requises dans une pétition.

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10 h. ago AGL, Blackstone Argue Credit Industry and Economy Looking Strong

Credit markets are in good shape to handle any economic volatility or slowdown that may be coming, according to a panel of credit industry executives at the Milken Institute Global Conference, who struck a more sanguine tone than many other guests at the event.

Economics

10 h. ago Smith repeats demands, creates 'Alberta Next' panel ahead of likely independence vote in 2026

"There is a large and growing number of Albertans that have lost hope in Alberta having a free and prosperous future as a part of Canada. Many of these Albertans are organizing petitions to trigger a citizen initiated referendum," Smith said

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10 h. ago Province investing $141 million to expand and improve Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Adding new addiction treatment facilities to the campus is a step forward in building mental health and addiction system capacity.

Economics

10 h. ago Wildfire near Grande Prairie mostly contained, but officials wary of crossover conditions

Progress was made on the weekend to contain the wildfire near Grande Prairie, however officials feared dry conditions on Monday could create crossover conditions.

Events

10 h. ago Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address, says she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremists and must […]

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