18 h. ago RBC chief executive says too much of Canada’s economy put under ‘bubble wrap’

CALGARY — The chief executive of the country’s biggest bank says Canada needs to become less risk-averse if it is to prosper in the face of global trade upheaval. “We bubble wrap way too many things in this country because we’re afraid of making a mistake,” Royal Bank of Canada boss Dave McKay told a […]

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43 h. ago Merchandise trade deficit widens in August on gold swings, U.S. tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s merchandise trade deficit grew in August as gold shipment patterns shifted and U.S. tariffs weighed on exports to the country, said Statistics Canada. Merchandise exports overall fell three per cent in August to $60.6 billion to grow Canada’s trade deficit to $6.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion in July, the agency said […]

Economics

46 h. ago Canada’s deficit to surge to $72 billion, National Bank chief economist says

National Bank of Canada's Stefane Marion says shortfall will reach $100 billion this fiscal year.

Society

46 h. ago Canada’s deficit to surge to $100 billion, National Bank chief economist says

National Bank of Canada's Stefane Marion says shortfall will reach $100 billion this fiscal year.

Society

7 d. ago Geoff Russ: Geert Wilders’ coming triumph and the end of Europe’s mushy centrists

The nationalist right is surging across the continent

Economics

1 week ago LILLEY: Time for bold action with Carney’s deficit numbers through roof

Canada’s federal deficit expected to hit $68.5B, about 33% more than last fiscal year's estimate

Transport

2 w. ago Le déficit fédéral atteindrait 68,5 milliards de dollars, selon le DPB

C’est environ 17 milliards de plus que l’an dernier, selon l’analyse du directeur parlementaire du budget.

Economics

2 w. ago La trajectoire budgétaire d’Ottawa est «insoutenable», alerte le DPB

C’est environ 17 milliards de plus que l’an dernier, selon l’analyse du directeur parlementaire du budget.

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2 w. ago RBC CEO Says US Visa Fee Gives Canada a Chance to Grab Tech Talent

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay said the White House’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a “material opportunity” for Canada to attract more skilled tech workers.

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2 w. ago QNB Corp. to Present at the Financial Services Virtual Investor Conference on September 25th

QNB Corp. invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com QUAKERTOWN, Pa., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QNB Corp. (OTCQX: QNBC), Parent Company of QNB Bank, Dave Freeman, President and CEO, and Jeffrey Lehocky, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, will present live at the Financial Services Virtual […]

Culture

2 w. ago Bank of England and OECD Sound Warnings on Sticky UK Inflation

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said that structural changes in the UK economy may be keeping inflation elevated, as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development warned Britain will suffer the fastest price growth in the Group of Seven.

Economics

2 w. ago After ICE raids, Canada sees surge in migrants crossing border from U.S. to Quebec

Canadian officials have received more than 5,500 asylum claims since the beginning of July at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing, south of Montreal

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3 w. ago Canada calls Israel’s Gaza surge ’horrific,’ suggests it violates international law

OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and suggests it violates international law. Israel escalated its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, saying it is targeting what used to be the most populated city in the territory so that it can prevent Hamas from launching attacks. The military escalation […]

Society

3 w. ago Economists See Canada Deficit Surging to C$70 Billion on Trade War

Analysts expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to push the federal government’s budget deeper into the red as Canada ramps up spending to bolster its military and infrastructure.

Economics

3 w. ago Un déficit «substantiel» au cœur de la rentrée parlementaire à Ottawa

Lors des élections, les libéraux avaient prévu 62 milliards de déficit pour 2025-2026, comme le gouvernement Trudeau.

Politics

3 w. ago La taille du prochain déficit marque la rentrée parlementaire à Ottawa

Il pourrait atteindre les 100 milliards de dollars. Le budget doit être présenté en octobre.

Politics

3 w. ago S&P/TSX composite declines ahead of rate decisions next week, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Broad-based losses drove Canada’s main stock index to close lower on Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of key rate decisions next week from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada. Dustin Reid, chief strategist for fixed income at Mackenzie Investments, said Friday’s trading session was a “bit of a […]

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last month Standard Bank Says Net Effect of East Africa Pipeline ‘Worth It’

Standard Bank Group Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sim Tshabalala said the benefits of an oil pipeline the continent’s biggest lender is funding in East Africa outweigh the environmental risks.

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