CANADA NEWS
PoliticsTalks toward a First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund launched at a summit the PMO calls the first of its kind in 20 years - 200 chiefs, premiers, and billions in commitments.
Business & MoneyCanada's GDP was flat in August (0.0%) and StatCan's early estimate points to a 0.1% September contraction - Q3 tracking at just 0.3% growth, days after the Bank's rate hike.
Business & MoneyCanada signed a trade deal with the UAE on Oct 27 - 99% of Canadian exports tariff-free once in force in 2027, a $70B UAE investment pledge, and a Churchill port corridor.
Business & MoneyThe Bank of Canada hiked 25 basis points to 2.50% on October 28 - its first increase in more than three years, ending the hold at 2.25% that lasted a full year.
ImmigrationExpress Entry draw 452 (Oct 27) invited 5,000 French-language candidates at CRS 407 - 28 points below the last French draw. Full 2026 French table inside.
Tech & ScienceCanada temporarily pulled federal and provincial websites offline over critical, AI-discovered PHP flaws rated 9.2/10. What happened - and what site owners should do.
Canada & the WorldTrump lifted 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods - plywood, paper, machinery - and added others, effective Oct 30, ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Business & MoneyBank of Canada decides Oct 28 with rates at 2.25%. Scotiabank, Desjardins, BMO and RBC all expect a hike to 2.50% - but RBC says a hold is almost as likely.
Canada & the WorldIndia's PM visits Toronto and Ottawa December 11-12 - officially confirmed - with the Canada-India trade agreement the centrepiece.
Crime & JusticeIndustry Minister Melanie Joly says some federal organizations are still using Hikvision cameras she banned from Canada last year on national security grounds.
Tech & ScienceThe Prime Minister's Office says the National Council on Artificial Intelligence will provide independent, practical advice on Canada's AI transformation.
PoliticsBill C-39 passed its first House vote 296-26 with Conservative support — but NDP, Greens, labour and some First Nations are pushing back.