34 h. ago Generate Capital Cuts Staff Amid Downturn in Climate Finance

The challenge comes as President Donald Trump dismantles policies that support renewable energy.

Society

39 h. ago Tech leader John Ruffolo hopeful Canada will take digital sovereignty seriously

TORONTO — The trade war has awoken Canada to the need to protect its digital sovereignty and for the first time in awhile, John Ruffolo is optimistic the country will finally do something about it. “I was losing hope over the last couple of years because I was wondering whether we would ever get there,” […]

Politics

40 h. ago Will Canada’s digital policies be in Trump’s crosshairs in trade negotiations?

Trade experts think both C-11 and C-18 will be targeted in the upcoming CUSMA trade talks

Economics

8 d. ago U.S. travel just got much more expensive for some Canadians thanks to new fee

For some people in Canada, travelling to the U.S. has become significantly more expensive as the new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect this month.On Oct. 1, the U.S. government introduced the Visa Integrity Fee, which affects non-citizens in Canada who require a visa to travel to the U.S. Under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law. Non-immigrants travelling to the U.S. will have to pay a fee of US$250 or C$348.40. However, it's up to the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the final amount.In July, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the fee."President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill provides the necessary policies and resources to restore integrity in our nation's immigration system," a spokesperson stated in an email. "The Visa Integrity Fee requires cross-agency coordination before implementation."We have reached out to DHS to confirm the final amount.Permane...

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9 d. ago Ford’s CEO sees Trump policies cutting U.S. EV market in half

Ford Motor Co.’s leader warned of a bleak outlook for electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s policies breathe new life into gas-powered cars. The elimination of a $7,500 consumer tax credit and softening of emissions rules will sharply curtail EV demand in the US, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley. He predicted the share […]

Events

2 w. ago ICTC and Mila Partner to Advance Responsible AI and Strengthen Canada’s Global Competitiveness

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute have entered a strategic learning partnership to accelerate responsible AI adoption in Canada and position the country as a global leader in digital innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. Canada’s economy faces well-documented productivity challenges […]

Culture

2 w. ago Bank of Canada Says Trump Trade Policy May Hurt Greenback’s Safe

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem suggested the US dollar’s status as a “global safe asset” may be hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Economics

2 w. ago Barry Appleton: Canada has become a nation of digital sharecroppers

In today's digital economy, Canadians provide the raw materials — data, content, liquidity — while foreign platforms control the algorithms and extract most of the value

Technology

3 w. ago After ICE Raids, Canada Sees Surge in Migrants Crossing Border Through New York

Canada is seeing a sharp increase in asylum-seekers entering through a border crossing between New York and the province of Quebec, as President Donald Trump’s policies drive away migrants and even some US citizens.

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3 w. ago Al Gore Says Trump’s Energy Policies Are a ‘Tragedy’ for the US

The Trump administration’s desire to amp up the production of oil, gas and coal while dismantling policies that back clean energy is hurting US competitiveness, according to Al Gore.

Events

3 w. ago Keypr Teams Up with nesto to Lower Homeownership Costs for Canadians

New partnership delivers competitive mortgage rates and free legal closings for qualifying buyers as part of Keypr’s end-to-end online homebuying process TORONTO — Keypr, the digital real estate platform reimagining the Canadian homebuying experience, today announced a partnership with nesto, Canada’s leading digital mortgage lender. On top of the significant commission cash refunds Keypr offers […]

Economics

4 w. 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

last month Trump upsetting U.S. allies needed to counter China’s growing influence

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China’s growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations. The latest fracture came Friday, when hundreds of South Korean workers were detained at a Hyundai manufacturing plant in Georgia, a facility […]

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