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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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Experts say Canadian youth social media ban likely to see Charter challengeCanada is among dozens of countries which began looking at social media age restrictions after Australia became the first country to ban kids from social media in December 2025.CanadaAug 17
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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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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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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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Consumer inflation ticked up to 3% in July, Statistics Canada saysConsumer inflation rose in July as gas prices increased, according to Statistics Canada, with the consumer price index ticking up from June.EconomyAug 17
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Carney, Trump speak as tariff deadline nearsThe Prime Minister's Office said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone about the ongoing negotiations.CanadaAug 17
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Some Ontario wineries say bring back U.S. wines, if it eases tariffsWineries in both Ontario and south of the border say they would welcome having American wines back on the shelves if it would help ease the trade war between Canada and the U.S.EconomyAug 13
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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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Consumers could start feeling financial relief by 2027, says CIBCThere may be a glimmer of hope next year for consumers who are feeling the pinch from the heightened cost of living, according to a new report from CIBC.ConsumerAug 11
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Trump’s new tariffs will be ‘a crack in the CUSMA shield,’ industry groups warnIf the new 50 per cent tariffs go into effect, they would impact nearly $28 billion in annual Canadian exports to the U.S., according to Canadian Exporters and Manufacturers.CanadaAug 18
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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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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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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