Craig Lord
National Online Journalist — Money, Consumer
Craig Lord is a National Online Journalist covering real estate, personal finance, consumer, economic and business stories for Global News.
Craig’s coverage focuses on helping Canadians simplify spending decisions in uncertain times. He regularly writes about the housing market, labour force, stock market and the wider economy as well as personal pocketbook topics.
Hoping to help first-time homebuyers understand the complexities of the housing market, Craig launched the Home School series in 2023.
Craig was born and raised in Kitchener, Ont. and graduated from Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program in 2016, after which he worked as an editor and videographer for the Globe and Mail. He covered the capital’s business scene for half a decade with the Ottawa Business Journal, where he won a national award for excellence in science and technology reporting in 2017. He also spent a memorable year living in the U.K. where he worked as a digital editor for the University of Cambridge’s political science publication, In The Long Run.
For two years, Craig covered Ottawa City Hall and other local news in the nation’s capital for Global News, including investigations on the city’s tow truck industry.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys trivia, crossword puzzles, cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Seahawks and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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What are Canadians spending per date? Survey suggests love ain’t cheapWondering how much you'll need to spend to find a long-term partner? A BMO survey crunched the numbers on the average cost per date in modern relationships.Money6 hours
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Fixed mortgage rates see some easing amid Trump tariff threats. Here’s whyMortgage experts see some fixed rate options trending lower ahead of the spring housing market. Here's how uncertainty over tariffs is affecting the landscape.MoneyFeb 5
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Carney, Freeland want to diversify trade beyond U.S. amid tariff threatsLiberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland are pitching broadened trade relationships and boosting internal trade in their bids to become prime minister.MoneyFeb 5
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Ottawa pushes back proposed capital gains tax changes to 2026Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the Liberals will not implement a planned hike to the capital gains inclusion rate until Jan. 1, 2026, pushing back the original date.MoneyJan 31
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Canada’s economy grew 1.4% in 2024, early estimates showThe Canadian economy showed signs of life at the end of 2024, Statistics Canada said Friday as the deadline for threatened tariffs from the United States looms.EconomyJan 31
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Coffee prices spike amid Trump tariff threats. Is your cup of joe at risk?Coffee prices have surged in the past year on international markets. Here's why drought, a weak loonie and Donald Trump's tariff threats are putting a 'pinch' on your cup of joe.ConsumerJan 30
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Trump tariff threats put ‘a lot of fog’ ahead of Canada’s small businesses'The threat of upcoming U.S. tariffs and political changes in Canada have installed a lot of fog in front of the windshield,' said CFIB's chief economist.EconomyJan 30
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate with ‘trade war storm’ on horizonThe quarter-point reduction marks a step down from the Bank of Canada’s moves to cut by an oversized 50 basis points in its two previous decisions.MoneyJan 29
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China’s DeepSeek could upend AI business models. Here’s whyThe shock to financial markets came from China, where DeepSeek said it had developed a large language model that can compete with U.S. giants but at a fraction of the cost.MoneyJan 27
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Tariff uncertainty hangs over Bank of Canada’s 1st rate decision of 2025The Bank of Canada will contend with a looming hit to Canada's economy from Donald Trump's threatened tariffs as it prepares for an interest rate decision this year.MoneyJan 27
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What is a tariff? A guide to the hit on Canada after Trump reveals planThere's been one word on the lips of Canadian and U.S. officials for months: tariff. But what is a tariff, and what do Donald Trump's threats really mean for Canada?EconomyJan 24
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Trump’s tariff threats to China could hit Canadian wallets. Here’s whyWhile looming tariffs on Canada have captured the spotlight since Donald Trump's re-election, experts warn a trade war with China could cost Canadians, including in dollar stores.MoneyJan 22
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Inflation slows ahead of Bank of Canada’s 1st rate decision of 2025The Bank of Canada will be poring over the latest inflation figures ahead of its first interest rate decision of the year, set for Jan. 29.MoneyJan 21
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Here are 4 ways your finances could change under Trump’s 2nd presidencyDonald Trump's return to the White House on Monday coincided with a lift for the loonie. Here's why, and what other impacts Canadian consumers can expect.U.S. NewsJan 20
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Freeland will run to be Liberal leader: ‘Running to fight for Canada’Freeland becomes one of the highest-profile candidates in the leadership contest, joining contenders including former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.PoliticsJan 17
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Poilievre pledges to reverse Liberals’ capital gains tax changes if electedOne economist warned the reversal on capital gains changes would leave a sizeable hole in the budget that would require new revenue sources or significant spending cuts to fill.PoliticsJan 16
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How high will home prices get in 2025? Depends where you liveIf the Bank of Canada signals the policy rate may have settled at the bottom, CREA said that could set up a wave of activity in the already traditionally busy spring market.MoneyJan 15
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François-Philippe Champagne not running for Liberal leadershipIndustry Minister François-Philippe Champagne made the announcement Tuesday as part of a fireside chat at the Canadian Club Toronto.CanadaJan 14
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Half of Canadians $200 or less away from not being able to pay bills: pollInterest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada last year have not swayed how Canadians are feeling about their debt heading into 2025, a new poll released Monday suggests.MoneyJan 13
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Bank of Canada rate cut in doubt after strong December jobs reportCanadian employers collectively added some 91,000 net new jobs last month, Statistics Canada said. Most of the growth was in full-time work.MoneyJan 10
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Ottawa must axe capital gains changes amid uncertainty: Canadian chamberThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to axe proposed changes to Canada's capital gains tax rules amid uncertainty for filers in the coming tax season.MoneyJan 9
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Loblaw apologizes after underweighted meat sold in Western Canada storesLoblaw is confirming that some of its Western Canada stores underweighted meat products, resulting in a higher cost to affected consumers.ConsumerJan 9
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How to steer your finances around a weak loonie — or even get aheadLow loonie got you worried? Here's what financial experts say Canadian consumers and investors can do to mitigate the impact of a weaker Canadian dollar.MoneyJan 9
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Here’s how capital gains tax changes will work after Parliament proroguedWhen Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his pending resignation and prorogued Parliament, planned changes to how capital gains will be taxed were left in limbo.MoneyJan 7
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What Trudeau’s exit means for the struggling loonie — and Canada’s economyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation sent the Canadian dollar higher against the American greenback on Monday. Here's why it matters for the loonie.MoneyJan 6