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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as Iran war risks future hikesGovernor Tiff Macklem at the Bank of Canada warned that interest rates may need to rise if the war in Iran leads to persistent inflation in Canada.EconomyJul 15
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Bank of Canada security workers on strike after negotiations failedSecurity officers at the Bank of Canada began a job action today after talks failed to secure a new collective agreement between the central bank and the union.CanadaJun 23
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Canada’s economy is weak, but ‘not clearly in recession,’ Macklem saysGovernor Tiff Macklem at the Bank of Canada said Wednesday that the economy is weak, but "not clearly in recession" after the central bank left interest rates unchanged.EconomyJun 10
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As consumers struggle, should the Bank of Canada hike, hold or cut rates?Several economists believe the Bank of Canada is more likely to raise borrowing rates in the coming months than provide a cut.EconomyJun 8
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Are we in a recession? ‘Be careful’ with indicators, says Bank of CanadaEven though the most recent GDP reports flirt with a technical recession, the Bank of Canada and several economists aren't ready to declare one formally just yet.EconomyJun 1
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Bank of Canada says households struggling, economy vulnerable to shocksThe global economy is 'volatile' and 'vulnerabilities' exist that could expose Canada to potential shocks on multiple fronts, the central bank's report says.EconomyMay 28
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Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, Anand saysThe project’s fate remains in the balance without broader support from other nations, who are being asked to provide startup capital.CanadaJul 7
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Canada’s salmonella outbreak from pistachios over, but Iran import ban remainsThe outbreak began in March 2025 and lasted more than a year, with the final reported sicknesses happening in May and caused 200 lab-confirmed cases in six provinces.HealthJul 22
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Geopolitical tension now seen as top economic risk in Bank of Canada surveyGeopolitical tensions are now considered a bigger risk risk to Canada's economic productivity than trade conflict with countries like the U.S, according to the latest survey data.EconomyMay 11
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Lethbridge Crime Severity Index ranks 6th highest in the country: Statistics CanadaFollowing a strong 2024 with a steep decrease in Crime Severity Index, Lethbridge saw a small jump of two per cent in 2025.CrimeJul 22
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GDP climbed 0.3% in May, says StatCanThe economy was growing steadily in May and appeared on track for a solid rebound in the second quarter as a whole, Statistics Canada said Friday.EconomyJul 31
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California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging comparesStarting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food waste.ConsumerJul 3
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Why spiking U.S. bond yields could be a big warning for the economyExperts say a sharp rise in U.S. bond yields this week was a major warning sign about inflation, interest rates and economic uncertainty.EconomyJul 31
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Carney defends Gordie Howe bridge deal as opposition seeks committee probeThe U.S. says the tariffs, to be applied Aug. 19, are in response to provincial bans on U.S. liquor, Canada's supply-managed dairy system and quotas on certain U.S. vehicles.CanadaJul 23
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Iran’s former deputy interior minister tries to stop deportation from CanadaSeyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.CanadaJul 16
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How Trump’s Canada-bashing is influencing other Republicans’ viewsU.S. President Donald Trump's habit of occasionally targeting Canada with crude insults has become much more common among rank-and-file Republicans in recent weeks.CanadaJul 27
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Canada temporarily bars foreign nationals who visited Congo amid Ebola riskOttawa is launching a temporary ban on foreign nationals entering Canada if they have visted DRC, the site of an ebola outbreak, 21 days before coming to this country.HealthJul 19
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A look back at police officers killed in the line of duty in CanadaA Montreal police officer was shot dead and another was injured when they responded to a 911 call on Monday morning about a shooter at a hotel in Côte-des-Neiges.CrimeJun 23
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Canadian travel plans will hold steady despite higher energy costs: surveyThe Business Development Bank of Canada report found Canadians are prioritizing domestic travel this year to save money, which could inject billions of dollars into the economy.ConsumerMay 13
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Inflation cooled to 2.8% in June as gas prices fell, says StatCanConsumers paid less for gas at the pump in June compared to May, and that helped cool annual inflation to 2.8 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyJul 20