Canada's government-sector pay premium exerts fiscal pressure on public budgets

The Fraser Institute report shows that the raw average wage differential is even greater than the headline gap, with public employees paid 26.1% than their private-sector peers in 2024 before adjustments. For non-wage benefits government workers...

Canadian DB pension plans strengthen in Q3 2025

“Asset returns were strong in the third quarter. While markets have been favorable, it's important for plan sponsors to remain vigilant and continue exploring strategies to manage and reduce pension risk,” said LaPierre. Other findings included...

Financial numbers tell tale of province falling back, not moving forward

Opinion The Manitoba government released its annual public accounts last week. And if there’s one thing the numbers make crystal clear, it’s that the province’s finances are not only heading in the wrong direction, they’re becoming increasingly...

Canadian Dental Care Plan hits major milestone with 5M signed up

AllaSerebrina / Depositphotos.com The federal government is helping many Canadians with oral health costs. A milestone five million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). “The plan is having a profound impact on the...

Canada Post strike delays the delivery of CMJ’s print edition; October digital now live

With Canada Post workers on strike, delivery of Canadian Mining Journal’s print edition will be delayed. Subscribers will receive their copy once service resumes. In the meantime, readers can access the full October Digital Edition online. The...

Canadian Solar enters agreements with Aypa Power for 2.1GWh BESS projects in Ontario

E-Storage introduced the SolBank 3.0 Plus at the ees Europe trade show in Munich, Germany. The new model features improvements to its LFP technology and, according to the company, delivers a ‘near zero battery degradation curve’ during the first...

Canada announces Defence Investment Agency to manage purchase, delivery of military equipment

The Liberal government has unveiled its long-awaited, long-promised agency to co-ordinate and speed up the purchase and delivery of equipment to the Canadian military. The new Defence Investment Agency (DIA) was announced by Prime Minister Mark...

Canadian Banc Corp. Announces Successful Overnight Offering of Preferred Shares

A prospectus supplement to the Company’s short form base shelf prospectus dated June 18, 2025, containing important detailed information about the Preferred Shares and the Class A Shares being offered will be filed with securities commissions or...

How to move to Canada as a tech worker

If you work in the technology sector, you may have an advantage in seeking to live and work in Canada. In recent years, Canada has introduced work permit streams and permanent residence (PR) pathways to attract skilled workers in tech. Discover if...

Gold, oil, and the loonie: FX strategist on the shifting drivers of Canada's currency

For Canadian businesses, Baig believes the outlook is relatively stable. “A range-bound loonie, expected to stay between $1.35 and $1.40 CAD per USD, suggests relative currency stability,” he says. “For exporters, a weaker Canadian dollar (closer...

Canadian energy company refused to develop in Longford townlands

A Canadian renewable energy company has been refused permission by the planning authority for the development of a wind turbine farm in the Longford townlands of Cloonanny Glebe, Corragarrow, Derryharrow, and Gorteenorna. Natural Forces Renewable...

What’s Next for Canadian Development Assistance in the Indo-Pacific?

Canada’s approach to international development is intrinsically linked to its broader foreign policy, rooted in the belief that global stability and prosperity enhance the safety and economic well-being of Canadians at home. This approach is...

ATB Financial CEO to retire in December

“It has been my honour to lead ATB Financial and all of our incredible team members, and to get to work across the financial services industry for four decades,” Stange said. “Now is the right time for me personally and the right time for the...

VIDEO: Michigan governor warns tariffs threaten auto jobs in U.S. and Canada

'When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China,' declared Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she called for renewed unity between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico amid rising tensions over tariffs TORONTO - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not mince words...

Export Development Canada (EDC) highlights support for agri-food sector

The growing middle class, rapid urbanization and shifting dietary trends in the Indo-Pacific and Latin America are creating new opportunities for Canadian exporters, the EDC stated in a press release. OTTAWA — Amid shifting global trade dynamics,...

10 Best Moments From Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025

The evening brought Canadian women in music together to connect, celebrate their accomplishments and build community in a night that felt truly celebratory. 10/2/2025 L-R: Leandra Earl, Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel of The...

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $100,000

Canadian investors should consider owning quality growth stocks that have the potential to deliver market-beating returns over time. In this article, I have identified three top Canadian stocks that could potentially turn $10,000 into $100,000...

Broker tips: PensionBee, Jadestone Energy

RBC said it sees "a very compelling story" for those able to take a long-term view of PensionBee’s structural growth runway. "However, while a ramp-up in marketing expenses should bring long-term benefits, we expect a more muted near-term uplift,...

Policy hack: How procurement can scale cleantech solutions — and help grow Canada’s economy

It was a clean-energy fix hiding in plain view. The engineers at Toronto’s Morgan Solar reckoned that standard office blinds could do double duty if their external surfaces were coated with photovoltaic cells. Shade from one side, clean energy...

How Canada can support rural regions in its net-zero transition

As Canada advances toward its 2050 net-zero emissions target, it’s facing a fundamental challenge: ensuring all parts of the country can participate in and benefit from the transition to a clean economy. Canada’s regional economies are diverse,...