5 h. ago Public Health Agency of Canada reviewing ‘the VISP experience,’ including users’ concerns

PHAC is actively reviewing VISP concerns raised by claimants and beneficiaries and is studying similar programs abroad to learn best practices.

Science

4 d. ago L’économie a reculé de 0,1 % en avril, avec une forte baisse du secteur manufacturier

Statistique Canada prévoit aussi une baisse du produit intérieur brut du même ordre en mai.

Economics

5 d. ago Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.1 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector slowed. The agency also says its advance estimate for May points to another 0.1 per cent decline for that month. The pullback in April came as goods-producing industries fell 0.6 per cent, with manufacturing accounting […]

Economics

5 d. ago Here are the job sectors where Canadians are earning the most right now

If you're looking for well-paying jobs, Statistics Canada has released a report that could give you insight into industries with the best average pay.The government agency released its April payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies report on Thursday. It revealed that Canadians earned an average of $1,297.44 per week, a 4.4 per cent increase from last April. On average, workers also earned $9.70 more in April than in March.Canada's inflation rate in April was up 1.7 per cent year-over-year, indicating that average wages outpaced inflation.With the high cost of living, you may be looking for better-paying jobs in Canada.StatCan shared data on the average weekly pay in different Canadian sectors, and the findings are eye-opening.StatCanWorkers in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction earned the highest average weekly wage of $2,492.50 in April, followed closely by those working in utilities ($2,090.59) and informational and cultural...

Other

5 d. ago Saskatoon, Regina tabbed as potential expansion markets for Women’s Football Alliance

The Women's Football Alliance, the largest women's tackle football league in the United States, is expanding to Canada with hopes of landing at least one team in Saskatchewan.

Sport

6 d. ago Enbridge says it would pitch new pipeline to reach West Coast if right conditions exist

Enbridge has a massive pipeline network spanning Canada and the United States.

Other

6 d. ago Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% in six years, according to Stats Canada

Average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,930 in the first quarter of 2025, up from $1,130 six years ago. 

Other

7 d. ago Trade clarity to help Canada’s economy rebound after modest recession: Deloitte

OTTAWA — Some economists are putting an increasingly optimistic slant on Canada’s tariff dispute with the United States, arguing the economy should be able to avoid “worst-case” scenarios from the trade war. That doesn’t mean the Canadian economy gets off scot-free _ a new forecast published by Deloitte Canada on Wednesday calls for a modest […]

Economics

7 d. ago Indigenous professor fearful Canadians think reconciliation finished after '10 most progressive years in Canadian history'

Niigaan Sinclair described a state of concern over Canada's future in reconciliation after presenting as a keynote speaker at the 15th Annual United Way Connect Event

Other

7 d. ago Maine governor wants N.B. tourists back, but premier says major ‘change’ needed

For Maine's governor, cross-border co-operation is top of mind as the state and New Brunswick navigate political tensions between Canada and the United States. 

Politics

7 d. ago Number of Canadians with pension plans jumped by 300K. Are you one of them?

According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians who were members of a registered pension plan grew by 293,500, or 4.2 per cent, from 2022 to over 7.2 million in 2023.

Other

7 d. ago 161 bricks of suspected cocaine found on truck trying to cross Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency has seized $23.3 million in suspected cocaine that smugglers were allegedly trying to bring into Canada from the United States.

Transport

8 d. ago Inflation in May stayed steady at 1.7%, Statistics Canada says

Statistics Canada reports headline inflation was 1.7 per cent in May, with the figures the first of two reports the Bank of Canada will see before its next interest rate decision.

Economics

8 d. ago Canada Day 2025: Everything you need to know about how Ottawa is celebrating

This is the first celebration since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the “51st state.”

Culture

1 week ago Bank of Canada hoping for better look at ’complicated’ inflation picture

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will get a fresh look at national inflation figures this week — a picture that’s been particularly murky as of late amid tax changes and trade wars. Statistics Canada is expected to publish its consumer price index for May on Tuesday. Financial data shows the consensus among economists is […]

Economics

1 week ago Carney travels to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Canada is looking to reduce its defence procurement reliance on the U.S. due to strained relations over tariffs and Trump's repeated talk about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

Events

1 week ago Carney arrives in Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Canada is looking to reduce its defence procurement reliance on the U.S. due to strained relations over tariffs and Trump's repeated talk about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

Events

1 week ago Arbitrator overturns suspension of Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen

An arbitrator has overturned Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen’s suspension of at least six years for sexual maltreatment. Skate Canada said in a statement that it has lifted its sanctions against Sorensen after receiving Thursday’s decision by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. The governing body suspended Sorensen in October 2024 after the Office […]

Other

1 week ago Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Economics

1 week ago Mounties say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for wayward pilot

CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders’ summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and […]

Politics