Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “concerned” about the actions of TD Bank’s U.S. subsidiaries that led to a historic US$3-billion plea deal to settle money laundering charges this month. Trudeau made the comments during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday when asked by NDP MP Don Davies what the…
The federal government says more details on restrictions on flavoured vaping products are expected “soon” — and one government source suggests that could mean within the next month. Ottawa made a promise in 2021 to implement regulations to prohibit flavours, except for tobacco, mint and menthol, from being added to e-cigarettes. Three years later, no such…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 22, 2024 7:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report says many Canadian business leaders are worried about economic uncertainties related to the looming U.S. election. The survey by KPMG in Canada of 735 small- and medium-sized businesses says 87…
After proceeding at a tentative, 25-basis-point cut pace in the first three interest rate cuts of its cycle, many economists expect the Bank of Canada will take an oversized step lower in its upcoming decision on Wednesday. The central bank’s policy rate stands at 4.25 per cent following the most recent quarter-point cut in early…
A B.C. man was surprised by his wife on Tuesday with a birthday party to remember. Karissa Reynolds saw a trend on TikTok, where someone plans a surprise party at Costco and invites their loved one’s friends and family to show up at the same time. Her husband, Aaron, was oblivious to the fact that…
Pierre Trudeau famously described living next to the United States as “sleeping with an elephant,” a sentiment his son is intimately aware of amid this year’s tumultuous and polarized American election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has likely reflected on his father’s words about Canada’s proximity to the U.S.: “one is affected by every twitch and…
‘Tis the season to be flexible and budget-conscious. The weather might be cooling but Canadians still feeling the heat from years of inflation are looking to spread the holiday cheer this year without breaking the bank. Average spending on holiday shopping is expected to increase by 10 per cent to $1,478, according to Deloitte Canada’s…
Iranian cyber actors have spent the past year using “brute force” and other techniques to gain access to multiple critical infrastructure organizations and steal information, an advisory from the U.S., Canada and Australia says. The joint advisory released Wednesday by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation says the actors…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian parents are set to receive the latest child benefits from the federal government on Friday. October payments of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will go to eligible families who have children under the age of 18 years residing in Canada. The CCB amounts were increased in…
Up to 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada, forcing many to seek help in overcrowded emergency departments where they often face long wait times and a lack of compassionate support, a new report reveals. The report, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), argues that the absence of timely…
