11 h. ago UCP Needs to Listen to Albertans and Leave the Canada Pension Plan Alone: CUPE

EDMONTON, Alberta — A survey of 93,000 Albertans conducted by the provincial government has a very clear message: don’t touch the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The results were released by the government after a lengthy request for information by the Edmonton Journal. CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal says she was not surprised the survey showed […]

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39 h. ago Purpose Investments Launches Purpose XRP ETF, Adding to Its Diverse and Growing Suite of Digital Asset ETFs

New ETF offers direct exposure to a digital asset used by global financial institutions for cross-border payments TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”), the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and Canada’s largest digital asset ETF manager*, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the […]

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47 h. ago You can sail on Canada's largest tall ship in Toronto this month

Grab your sailor cap and strap on your floaties because the Toronto Waterfront Festival is back this summer with some huge special guests.The highly anticipated summer celebration, presented by Redpath in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, takes place from June 28 to 29, 2025, at Sugar Beach.There will be interactive activities, live entertainment, food vendors and more for all ages to enjoy.And for the first time since 2019, a fleet of majestic tall ships will be sailing in for the Toronto Waterfront Festival for guests to get up close with.Toronto Waterfront Festival"We are very excited to have the Tall Ships back in Toronto after six years and, for the first time ever, we are thrilled to be able to offer sailaways on Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest tall ship," said Victoria Mahoney, event co-producer."There will be no shortage of nautical entertainment and activities for visitors. From sea shanty singers to tall ship themed menu items from our food vendors, ...

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58 h. ago U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: Survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Abacus Data released the survey results Tuesday, showing 67 per cent of Canadians say they are very concerned about Canada-U.S. relations. […]

Politics

60 h. ago How a Canadian credit union is uplifting local Ontario businesses

Elbows up! Meridian — one of Canada’s largest credit unions — is doubling down on its longstanding support for local business owners who are making an impact in their communities and beyond.This show of unity, commitment and resolve was the centerpoint of the Meridian Small Business Forum and 2025 Annual General Meeting.Keynote speakers included Rick Mercer, Canadian comedian and television personality; Linda Nazareth, economist, futurist, and author; and Sebastian Clovis, television host, creator, and contractor. Together with Meridian CEO Jay-Ann Gilfoy and Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Matthew Seagrim, they shone a spotlight on how Meridian’s small business members are facing a turbulent economy with resilience and creativity."In these uncertain times, our purpose-driven approach and commitment to being a trusted financial partner are more important than ever," says Gilfoy. "As a Canadian, member-owned organization, we're...

Economics

3 d. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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4 d. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Hargrove has died

Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW from 1992 […]

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4 d. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW […]

Society

5 d. ago What are the stakes for Canada as it hosts the G7 leaders’ summit?

Canada is set to host leaders from the world's largest economies for the annual  G7 summit beginning Sunday, and the stakes could not be higher.

Politics

9 d. ago Ontario leads Canada for rising rates of people not paying credit card bills

Canadians have been feeling the economic noose tightening around their necks for a few years now, with the cost of living — especially in cities like Toronto and Vancouver — skyrocketing above even our usually-exorbitant levels over the course of COVID and remaining ridiculously high ever since.Those living in the GTA are, in many respects, faring the worst, forced to spend more of their earnings on housing than people in nearly any other metropolis in not just Canada, but the world, according to a new report from the esteemed Oxford Economics.It naturally follows, then, that the city and province of Ontario as a whole have been seeing a startling uptick in people failing to pay off their mortgages and other bills.While the Toronto area now boasts the fastest-rising rate of 90-day mortgage delinquencies in Canada, new data shows that Ontario is experiencing the largest surge in residents defaulting on their cred...

Economics

9 d. ago Swiffer and BGC Canada Join Forces to Address the Chore Gap in Canadian Homes

Swiffer partners with BGC Clubs across Canada as part of an initiative aimed at promoting awareness of the equitable division of household responsibilities Toronto, ON, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an effort to make Canadian household chores more equitable, Swiffer, a P&G brand, has teamed up with BGC Canada, the country’s largest child-and […]

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1 week ago GFL Is Said to Consider Sale of Stake in C$5 Billion Infra Arm

GFL Environmental Inc. is considering the sale of a stake in its infrastructure arm, people with knowledge of the matter said, in what could be one of Canada’s largest infrastructure deals this year.

Economics

1 week ago Dort, Mathurin families unite for Montreal North community during NBA Finals

Born to Haitian immigrants, Dort and Mathurin grew up just blocks apart in Montreal North, a tough borough with one of Canada’s largest Haitian communities.

Sport

2 w. ago Trade deficit hits record in April as ‘trade has totally collapsed’ amid tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thursday the result, which followed a deficit of $2.3 billion in March, came as a plunge in exports to the U.S. more than […]

Economics

2 w. ago Lumber Producer Remabec Cuts 1,000 Jobs in Quebec, Citing Tariffs

One of Canada’s largest lumber producers, Groupe Rémabec, will temporarily lay off most of its workers as the industry faces rising US duties and weakening demand.

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2 w. ago Canada posts largest merchandise trade deficit on record at $7.1B in April: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. tariffs. The agency says the result for April followed a deficit of $2.3 billion in March. Overall exports fell 10.8 per cent in April to $60.4 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces June 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the June 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on June 20, 2025, will receive distributions payable on July 15, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

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2 w. ago Carney says Canada will take ‘some time’ to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs

About a quarter of all steel used in the United States is imported and Canada is its largest supplier

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2 w. ago STEMCELL Technologies Announces Acquisition of Cellular Highways

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & CAMBRIDGE, England — STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cellular Highways Ltd from TTP Group Ltd. Cellular Highways is a biotechnology company based near Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in advanced cell sorting technologies with applications in cell and gene therapy, drug discovery, and […]

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2 w. ago '4th Street is alive today': Calgarians flock to 34th Lilac Festival

'It's the largest street festival in Western Canada,' Phoebe Fung of the 4th Street BIA told a crowd of festival-goers. '(There are) 239 businesses on this street'

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