Morning Update: Ottawa’s budget bet
Good morning. Ottawa’s budget bets that spending more will deliver future economic gains. More on that below, along with travel disruptions and cosmetic tourism. Open this photo in gallery: Prime…
Carney’s bet on economic growth — and the risks that come with it
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Turning 100 in a trade war, a Quebec aluminum town makes a wish
When the American tycoon Arthur Vining Davis built a company town for his aluminum plant in the Saguenay region of Quebec in 1926, he left his imprint on every part…
Worst of beef price hikes may be over, but don’t expect cheaper steak anytime soon
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Canada expected to add jobs in October, unemployment rate to remain steady
Open this photo in gallery: A poll of economists suggests expectations for a gain of 13,600 jobs for October and for the unemployment rate to remain unchanged.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press…
Hidden cameras reveal accessibility barriers at leading restaurants
Malfunctioning power door operators, inaccessible self-service kiosks and the inability to get a braille menu were among the issues people with disabilities faced while eating out as part of a…
Budget 2026: Ottawa to grant permanent residency to 200,000 temporary residents
Open this photo in gallery: The federal government announced on Thursday that it would maintain the number of immigrants it admits to Canada over the next three years.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian…
AI stock sell-off sends the S&P 500 down 4.4% in worst day since April 2025
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Budget 2026: Ottawa promises reform to spur competition in banking sector
Open this photo in gallery: Canada’s banking industry is dominated by the Big Six banks that hold more than 90-per-cent market share.Fred Lum/the Globe and Mail Ottawa is promising legislative…
What prediction markets told us about the midterm election
Both Kalshi and Polymarket were quick to celebrate big wins on midterm election night, touting what they say was accurate forecasting. With billions waged on these prediction markets, which allowed…