2 d. ago Canadians Considering Switching Banks and Lenders to Meet Their Credit and Mortgage Needs

Survey finds younger Canadians are thinking about switching from their current lenders for additional credit support, while mortgage-holders eye refinancing options TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadians are re-evaluating their financial relationships, according to new research from Equifax Canada. A new consumer survey* commissioned by Equifax Canada shows many people in Canada are […]

Economics

3 d. ago Thales Survey Reveals Growing Interest in Mobile IDs, Digital Driver Services Across US, Canada

New Thales survey of more than 3,000 U.S. and Canadian citizens shows strong support for modernized driver and identity services, including mobile driver’s licenses/digital IDs, self-service kiosks and online portals. The survey identified that 80% of Baby Boomers (ages 65+) indicated they have used or would use an online portal to access driver services, compared […]

Transport

5 d. ago New Plan International Canada survey finds 77% of Canadians support funding refugee education programs abroad

Ahead of International Literacy Day, September 8, the organization calls on the public to discover how Canadian-led programs are helping refugee children return to school TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As students return to classrooms across Canada, half of the world’s 13 million refugee children will remain out of school. A new survey […]

Society

8 d. ago Statement by Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union on new federal measures to protect and support Canadian workers and industries

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new measures to support Canadian workers and industries impacted by U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions: “Steelworkers are clear: Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs […]

Society

8 d. ago New measures for Canadian industries give them a fighting chance amid economic upheaval

New Economy Canada reacts to federal ‘Buy Canadian’ and Electric Vehicle standard announcement Victoria, BC, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian strategic industries, including support for reskilling Canadian workers, a new federal ‘Buy Canadian’ policy, reviewing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and […]

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8 d. ago Survey reveals NHL dominates as Canada’s most popular sports league

More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most popular pro sports league. The Strategic Counsel commissioned the survey based on detailed interviews with 3,240 Canadians in all regions in both official languages. Seventy-seven per cent of respondents said that they are sports fans, with 29 per cent describing […]

Sport

9 d. ago What a comfortable income looks like in Canada, according to a new survey

According to Statistics Canada, $100,702 was the average disposable income for Canadian households in 2024

Other

9 d. ago Internal PMO polls show huge support for major hydro, road, port projects

Even a majority of Quebecers support new oil and gas pipelines while most Canadians say environmental reviews simply take too long.

Politics

2 w. ago Drainville «garde le cap» pour la réforme des cours de français d’ici 2026

Le programme est déjà en phase de test dans une cinquantaine d’écoles au Québec.

Other

2 w. ago Québec met à l’essai un nouveau programme de français dans les écoles

Le programme sera déployé en 2027, mais une cinquantaine de classes en feront l’essai cette année.

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2 w. ago Adam Zivo: Carney’s support for Ukraine bolsters Canadian security

Neither national defence nor international alliances are free

Events

2 w. ago USW criticizes removal of retaliatory tariffs, urges stronger, strategic measures that support Canadian economy

TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USW National Director Marty Warren is voicing concern over the removal of Canadian retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on CUSMA-compliant goods. The move seeks to match the U.S. rules and appears to have been made as a bargaining chip, but Warren raised serious doubts of its efficacy and […]

Economics

2 w. ago Northern Alberta Medical Program students begin training to strengthen rural health care

The students are the first cohort accepted into the Northern Alberta Medical Program, who will complete their education at Northwestern Polytechnic’s campus in Grande Prairie.

Transport

2 w. ago CBSA, CSIS trail while small agencies shine in federal public service workplace survey

Fewer than 50 per cent of employees with the border and intelligence agencies, as well as those with Indian Oil and Gas Canada and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, would call their offices a 'great place to work'

Other

2 w. ago Survey finds border agents among least satisfied public servants in Canada

A survey of public servants' job satisfaction suggests employees working with Canada Border Services and Canadian Security Intelligence Services are some of the least satisfied.

Other

3 w. ago Drummondville poursuit le test des programmes pédagogiques particuliers pour tous

Pour une deuxième année, chaque élève de secondaire de la région intégrera un PPP gratuit et sans sélection.

Culture

3 w. ago RRC adapting to changing industries by offering new programs

As students prepare to go back to school, educational institutes are making preparations of their own by creating programs that keep up with a changing world.

Other

3 w. ago Costs of Manitoba’s extreme wildfire season start to take shape, evacuations ongoing

The Manitoba government has signed a $30-million contract with the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support and other services related to this year's wildfires.

Events

3 w. ago LAU: Canadians should reject suggestion of mandatory military service

According to a recent Angus Reid poll, Canadians overwhelmingly support imposing a year of “mandatory service” on those under the age of 30. This high support is consistent for mandatory service in public health support (74%), environmental support (73%), youth services (72%) and civil protection, such as disaster response or firefighting (70%). For a year […]

Events

4 w. ago 59% of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants fight for full ground pay: Poll

A new Angus Reid poll finds Air Canada’s reputation is suffering during a battle between the company and unionized flight attendants. The flight attendants issued a Saturday strike warning amid a labour dispute that revolves around whether in-flight service crews should be compensated for work they do before their flights push back from the gate. […]

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