4 h. ago Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says

OTTAWA — A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs. The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, but employment and […]

Economics

5 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

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5 h. ago Canadian economy did better than expected under U.S. tariffs: IMF report

The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Economics

5 h. ago Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation changed little in September, likely easing the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week. Prices rose 0.3% in September from August, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report that was delayed five weeks by the government shutdown. […]

Economics

6 h. ago Quebec losing $1.5B a year as anglophones face high unemployment, lower wages: report

A new report finds anglophones face higher unemployment and lower wages in Quebec; gaps that researchers say carry major economic consequences.

Economics

7 h. ago Canada added 54,000 jobs in November as unemployment rate falls

Canada's national unemployment rate fell 0.4 per cent in November to 6.5 per cent, and marks the second straight monthly decline in the unemployment rate.

Other

7 h. ago Canada Colocation Data Center Portfolio Analysis Report 2025

DUBLIN — The “Canada Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio” database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Canada hosts around 115+ existing data centers, with cities like Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City having a strong presence in the country. Toronto dominates the existing market with a power capacity of more than 370 MW, which is […]

Other

10 h. ago Organigram to Report Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on December 16, 2025

TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share1, announced today it will report earnings results for its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 ended September 30, 2025, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]

Culture

11 h. ago TTC maintenance, asbestos cleanup delaying parts of Rogers’ 5G subway network build

TORONTO — Asbestos cleanup, tight work windows and other TTC delays have slowed the build out of 5G cellular service in Toronto’s subway system, and TTC staff now say they don’t expect Rogers Communications Inc., will be able to meet a federally imposed deadline that looms at the end of this month. A new report […]

Culture

21 h. ago CPABC: B.C.’s sluggish labour market awaits resolution to trade uncertainty

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest BC Check-Up: Work report, an annual release by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) examining employment trends across the province, B.C.’s unemployment rate rose to 6.6 per cent in October 2025, up from 5.8 per cent one year earlier. “B.C.’s […]

Economics

23 h. ago Getting trucks out of downtown tops list of benefits for Kettle Island bridge, NCC report finds

The survey results came from public consultation into the latest iteration of the plans for a potential sixth span linking Ottawa and Gatineau.

Transport

23 h. ago Randall Denley: AG report ignores real improvements in Ontario health care

Shelley Spence’s reports give an unfairly negative impression of the provincial government’s progress on health care

Science

23 h. ago Constellation Brands to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on January 7, 2026 After Market Close and Host Conference Call on January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today it will report financial results for its third quarter ended November 30, 2025, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after the close of the U.S. markets by posting the earnings release and financial tables, as well […]

Culture

25 h. ago Surrey teen shot, killed by police was waving firearm, pointing it at officers: report

In a report released on Dec. 4, the IIO said Chase called 911 on the afternoon of Feb. 9, saying he had a firearm and was threatening to harm himself.

Events

26 h. ago MOJO MISSING: Private sector activity in B.C. broadly weak, says new economic report

Vancouver, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new economic report, Searching for the Private Sector’s Lost Mojo, providing a snapshot of current conditions and an outlook for the B.C. and Canadian economies. The findings suggest a sobering outlook as the economies’ home-grown challenges are now […]

Transport

27 h. ago Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.

Other

27 h. ago Parti Québécois fears Ottawa 'will cheat' in a third sovereignty referendum

Québec solidaire also expresses concerns in reaction to a report that senior federal officials are preparing their response to a possible independence vote.

Culture

28 h. ago More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says

A new report from a Manitoba food bank network says the number of people needing help is rising as the cost of living continues to escalate.

Economics

29 h. ago University of Toronto once again the top school in Canada in one key category

And the hits just keep coming for the University of Toronto.In addition to being the top school in Canada and the second most sustainable university in the world, U of T can also applaud itself for being the number one research university in the country.Research Infosource Inc. released a report this week outlining the top research universities, colleges and hospitals in Canada, as well as the Top 15 Federal Government research & development performers. Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2025To determine the universities' rankings, factors such as faculty headcount, graduate student enrollment and financial data from Statistics Canada were closely looked at.For a second year in a row, U of T nabbed the top spot for receiving $1,588,932 in funding in 2024, up 10.8 per cent from the previous year.Of the 50 top universities, 17 others are in Ontario.University of Ottawa and McMaster University round out the top 10, taking the 7th and 9th spots, respec...

Society

34 h. ago Canadian families could pay $1,000 more for groceries in 2026, report warns

Canadians could face grocery bills up to $1,000 higher in 2026 as food prices rise 4-6 per cent, with restaurants and meat seeing the biggest jumps.

Economics