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Speaking at the Liberal convention on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will prioritize domestic suppliers under a new ‘buy Canadian’ approach, especially when it comes to defence spending. He said the days of sending 70 cents of every military dollar to the United States are over, drawing a standing ovation.

The Iran war is having a tremendous impact on world finances. Everything from oil and gas prices to the stock market and the Canadian dollar is being hit hard. Financial analyst, Robert Levy explains.

For Canadians travelling to the U.S., unfavourable exchange rates can deter tourism spending. A new commitment from various Las Vegas hotels is trying to encourage Canadian tourism by treating Canadian dollars as U.S. dollars. The initiative ends Aug. 31, 2026.

 Earnings reports from Canada’s major banks show that wealth management and markets drove strong Q1 results and resulted in soaring multi-billion-dollar profits at Scotiabank, RBC, TD, CIBC, National and BMO. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Feb. 26, 2026.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest economic update is politically similar to a Harper era document with lots of small, targeted programs, but fiscally reminiscent of the Trudeau era with big, new spending. The biggest new measure: nearly six billion dollars over five years for Canadians to join the skilled trades with those aged 15-30 eligible...

Conservative MP and co-deputy leader, Melissa Lantsman, rose in the House of Commons during question period on Monday, focusing on rising inflation numbers released earlier in the day. “In March, Canada had the worst food inflation in the G7… Every G7 country faces the same global factors, yet Canadians are paying more than all of...

A 2022 report from the Canadian Journal of Plant Science says herbicide resistant weeds are cost Manitoba farmers nearly $77 million dollars. According to experts from the province, an integrated weed management system should be employed to avoid further resistance to chemicals. Global News reporter Matthew Merkel has more.

NDP leader Avi Lewis said on Monday that Canadians do not want public funds going to “what is essentially Donald Trump’s personal military arm, a masked paramilitary, murdering American citizens.” This comes after an investigation by the non-profit Stand.earth alleged that major Canadian banks and pension funds have provided tens of billions of dollars to...

Major Canadian banks and pension funds have provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, an investigation by the non-profit Stand.earth has found. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for March 20, 2026.

A major investment is in the works to help keep Canadian food production here at home. Kraft-Heinz is investing a quarter of a billion dollars to continue crafting some of its iconic brands locally. As Tim Sargeant reports, it comes at a time when many Canadians are demanding more made-in-Canada products.

New documents have been tabled in parliament to provide details of how the government plans to cut billions of dollars from programs that support science, tourism, harbour improvements, journalism, foreign aid, and even the development of a Canadian-made lunar rover module. David Akin reports.

Wait times for medical care are costing Canadians billions of dollars, according to research from the Fraser Institute. A new study says patients lost more than $4.2 billion in wages and productivity last year while waiting for treatment. Katherine Ward has this story and more in health matters for March 10, 2026. 

New data shows Canadians are buying less alcohol, marking the largest annual drop in beer, wine and spirits sales in the last two decades. Statistics Canada numbers indicate sales fell 1.6% to 25.8 B dollars in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 9, 2026.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association continues its legal fight to restore educator’s right to strike. Jasper’s rebuild from the 2024 wildfire gets a multi-million dollar affordable housing boost. Alberta Francophonie join the ‘Forever Canadian’ movement. The Alberta government and store owners push for nicotine pouch rules to be relaxed. The sister of murder victim Nancy Cooper...

National Defence Minister David McGuinty announced a series of investments in Ingersoll, Ont., on Wednesday as part of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program.

Canada earned its first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday. Mikael Kingsbury, known as the “King of Moguls,” won the top spot in the first-ever Olympic dual moguls competition today. A group of travellers is demanding an explanation from Air Transat after being left stranded in Montreal. Canadian charities are raising concerns...

The federal government announces a multi-million dollar investment to encourage market diversification in the agriculture industry. How are Saskatchewan airports being impacted as more Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba? A look at the inspiration behind Saskatchewan based, Hillberg and Berk’s jewelry collection for Canadian Olympic athletes competing in Italy.

How are Saskatchewan airports being impacted as more Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba? The federal government announces a multi-million dollar investment to encourage market diversification in the agriculture industry. Saskatoon firefighters provide an up close look at what it’s like for frontline workers helping fight the drug crisis.

The latest stats show Canadians are continuing to avoid travel to the U.S.. And as Taya Fast reports, despite efforts to lure us back, more and more of us are looking to other destinations to spend our travel dollars.

In an interview with Global News, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a deal cutting China’s canola tariffs from 85 per cent to 15 per cent will allow billions of dollars in Canadian agricultural exports to flow again. Moe says the agreement signals a positive shift in Canada–China relations and lays the groundwork for expanded trade...