Financial Post

November 22, 2024

Retail industry praises GST holiday, but could be ’laborious’ for some

A pause on the federal sales tax on many items has retailers excited, even though they say preparing for extra work. Read more.

Financial Post

November 22, 2024

Posthaste: What Liberals' GST break could mean for Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts

GST/HST breaks and rebates unveiled by the federal government could affect Bank of Canada rate cuts, say economists. Read more

Financial Post

November 22, 2024

U.S. Justice Department seeks Google Chrome sale to curb monopoly

The U.S. Justice Department and a group of states proposed major changes to Alphabet’s Google, including the sale of Chrome. Read more.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Groupe Dynamite shares fall 5% in first Canadian IPO of 2024

The fast-fashion retailer’s listing is Canada’s first corporate IPO on the main board since Lithium Royalty Corp. in February 2023. Read on.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Loblaw is on a price-cutting spree to try to win back customers. Will more Canadian companies follow suit?

As Canadian consumers pull back on spending after years of rising costs, some retailers are cutting prices to lure people back. Read more.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Bank of Canada rate cuts rescued housing market from ‘implosion,’ says CoStar economist

The Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts may have saved the housing market from collapse, but aren't enough to restore activity. Read more.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Three Saskatchewan credit unions explore merger amid rising competition, regulatory headwinds

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are looking at potentially combining their operations to deal with a changing market. Read more

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Trudeau to unveil tax relief in deal with NDP

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a multibillion dollar affordability package that includes temporary GST relief. Read more.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Posthaste: S&P 500 has hit 50 highs this year — what history tells us about record-breaking markets

S&P 500's CAPE ratio has only been higher twice in the last century. What does that mean for investors? Read more

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink cleared for brain chip trials in Canada

The Toronto Western Hospital is the first non-U.S. site of a trial for a device created by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 21, 2024

Former Caisse employees face U.S. charges in sweeping Adani bribery indictment

Former Caisse de depot employees Cyril Cabanes, Saurabh Agarwal, and Deepak Malhotra accused of obstructing a grand jury, FBI investigations

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

Will striking Canada Post employees be forced back to work? The latest from both sides of the negotiating table

Here’s the latest on the ongoing talks between Canada Post and CUPW and the nationwide mail strike’s impact on customers. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

Competition Bureau investigating Leon's, The Brick for alleged deceptive marketing

The Competition Bureau of Canada is investigating whether Leon's Furniture and The Brick deceptively marketed their products. Read more.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'

McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms are accused of being part of a "potato cartel" sharing pricing data with other processors. Read on.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

CPKC’s hydrogen fuelling stations for locomotives now up and running

Canadian Pacific Kansas City says its two new hydrogen production and refuelling stations in Calgary and Edmonton are operational. Read on.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

7-Eleven owner surges on report it could go private

Shares of Seven & i Holdings Co. gained as much as 11 per cent after reports it could go private. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador minister defends English soccer club sponsorship

Newfoundland and Labrador paid $171,000 to put its name and the www.homeawaits.ca website on the jersey of Barrow A.F.C., Find out more.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

Metro reports lower fourth-quarter profit as 'transition year' comes to a close

Metro plans to open 12 new discount stores and sees opportunities to expand its discount network in Ontario and Quebec. Keep reading here.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

Posthaste: How much can the average inheritance help young homebuyers?

Zoocasa Inc. says young Canadians are on the verge of a windfall that “will likely reshape the real estate landscape": inheritance. Read on.

Financial Post

November 20, 2024

B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of back-to-work order

Port supervisors in B.C. are formally challenging the constitutional authority of the labour minister to order them back to work. Read more.

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Trudeau government has likely blown its own deficit guardrail, watchdog says

Parliamentary budget officer is also warning about the consequences of delaying the release of final spending and revenue numbers. Read on.

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Trudeau government has likely blown key fiscal anchor, watchdog says

Parliamentary budget officer is also warning about the consequences of delaying the release of final spending and revenue numbers. Read on.

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Trudeau government has likely blown key fiscal anchor, watchdog says

Trudeau government has likely blown key fiscal anchor, watchdog says

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

'Too soon to rule out' 50 bps interest rate cut: Economists on Canada's inflation numbers

October's inflation data, along with jobs numbers for November and Q3 GDP, will help steer policymakers on how much to cut rates. Read on.

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Brookfield considers US$6.9 billion bid for Grifols; shares dip

Brookfield is considering a US$6.9 billion bid for Grifols SA, with the drug maker’s board set to discuss the potential offer. Read more.

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Inflation rate ticks up, cooling hopes of bigger Bank of Canada cut

Canada's consumer price index rose 2 per cent year over year in October, up from a 1.6 increase in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday...

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Canada's inflation rate ticks back up to 2% in October

Canada's consumer price index rose 2 per cent year over year in October, up from a 1.6 increase in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday...

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Posthaste: Canada's industrial heartland hasn't seen a gap this big since the global financial crisis

Ontario's output for goods-producing industries drops at its steepest rate since the pandemic in 2024. Read more

Financial Post

November 19, 2024

Polish stocks lead selloff as proxy for escalating Russian risks

Russia's Vladimir Putin signed an updated nuclear arms doctrine that allows the country to expand its use of atomic weapons. Keep reading.

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November 19, 2024

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November 18, 2024

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November 18, 2024

Carlo Dade: Alienating Mexico won't help Canada at the negotiating table with Trump

Opinion: Chinese transshipment of goods is a problem, but Mexico can be a key ally when it comes to negotiating with the Americans. Read on.

Financial Post

November 18, 2024

Posthaste: These two cities are at risk of sharp rise in mortgage arrears

CMHC says mortgage arrears will climb over the next six to 12 months, with the most significant increases in Toronto and Vancouver. Read on

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November 18, 2024

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November 17, 2024

Trudeau raises concerns over Mexico’s trade relationship with China

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has concerns about Mexico’s trade with China as a likely renegotiation of the USMCA looms. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 16, 2024

Xi seizes role as global defender of free trade against Trump

China’s leader warned at the APEC CEO Summit in Peru that the global economy was fracturing as protectionism continues to spread. Read on.

Financial Post

November 15, 2024

Loonie watch: Sub-70 cent Canadian dollar inching closer into view

The Canadian dollar sank below 71 cents US Friday for the first time since 2020, bringing a sub-70 cent loonie closer into view. Read more.

Financial Post

November 15, 2024

Hydrogen locomotives could be coming to rail lines near you soon

Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway plans to start rolling out hydrogen-powered locomotives after its first successful test. Read more

Financial Post

November 15, 2024

Posthaste: Canadians' housing angst is so high, a majority feel owning a home is a 'luxury'

84% of those surveyed by Habitat for Humanity agreed with the housing organization that buying a home "feels like a luxury. Read more here.

Financial Post

November 15, 2024

Canada Post workers go on strike, threatening holiday shipments

Canada Post workers went on strike this morning, threatening delays to the delivery of holiday gifts and purchases. Read more

Financial Post

November 14, 2024

Canada’s largest lobster fishery set to begin amid threat of Trump tariffs

Fishermen are preparing to harvest Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing grounds, but are worried about tariffs from the U.S. Read more.

Financial Post

November 14, 2024

Groupe Dynamite's 'canny' IPO to kick off more Canadian deals

Groupe Dynamite Inc. is poised to awaken Canada’s long-dormant initial public offering market after an 18-month dry spell. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 14, 2024

Brookfield profit climbs on success of wealth unit

Brookfield’s earnings soared in the second quarter, boosted by strong results from its wealth solutions business. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 14, 2024

Posthaste: Canada's record economic gap with the United States is about to get wider

Donald Trump's election threatens to widen a record economic gap between Canada and the United States, say RBC economists. Read more

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

Canada shares U.S. concern over Mexico’s trade practices, Freeland says

Chrystia Freeland said Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexico’s trade practices when it comes to Chinese imports. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

Loonie watch: Canadian dollar hits four-year low as 71 cent U.S. threshold nears

The Canadian dollar fell to a four-year low with analysts keeping an eye on the currency as it approaches 71 cents U.S. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

What Donald Trump's election win means for Canada and the loonie

Senior economist Dylan Smith talks with the Financial Post about what Donald Trump's win means for Canada. Watch the video.

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

Michael McCain dismayed by U.S. election results, worried about message on leadership

The executive chair of Maple Leaf Foods is still “processing” Trump's victory after giving a speech at a Canadian Club event. Keep reading.

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

Cameco posts 'strong' third quarter results, increases dividend despite profit drop

Cameco Corp.'s Q3 revenues increased 25% to $721 million, but its net earnings dipped to $7 million from $137 million. Find out more.

Financial Post

November 13, 2024

Canadian allies absent among Trump appointees who criticized Trudeau, warned on border

Designations for foreign policy and border positions have sent signals to Canada and the world about America's path forward. Keep reading.