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Chart of the Day: Rural Canada sees strong growth but falling share of population
Canada’s rural population grew at four times the average pace of the past two decades. Source: Statistics Canada
Canada is failing to commercialize its investment in AI research: CP
Canada is failing to capitalize on its investments in AI, according to a report by the Canadian Press. Image: Unsplash/Growtika
‘No bones about it, this is not what the Bank of Canada wanted to see’
Inflation unexpectedly rose in May, led by price increases in services such as air transport, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
Controversial capital gains change now in effect: CTV
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during a news conference, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Liberals suffer surprise defeat in downtown Toronto riding
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a reception at the Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's on Thursday, November 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
Bank of Canada undertaking formal review of bond purchase program: Bloomberg
Economist suggest inflation will continue to cool, opening the way for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates again in July.
Economists say BoC could cut rates again in July if inflation keeps cooling: CP
Economist suggest inflation will continue to cool, opening the way for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates again in July.
Canada to consult on tariff plan for Chinese EV imports
Ministers Freeland and Ng unveil a plan to protect the Canadian EV supply chain.
Pathways Alliance oilsands group removes content from website and social media, citing Bill C-59: CBC
Alberta's government says it is actively exploring the use of every legal option to fight back against Bill C-59.
Doug Ford says Trudeau should match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: CTV
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants the federal government to impost tariffs on electric vehicles from China.
Chart of the day: Canada’s population now exceeds 41 million
Canada’s population growth continues unabated, even as concerns mount over the housing affordability crisis. The number of people living in the country jumped by almost 243,000 in the first quarter, by 1.3 million over the past 12 months, and now exceeds 41 million.
Population continues to surge despite concerns on housing
The influx of newcomers to Canada showed no sign of letting up, even as concerns mount over housing affordability.
Canada, Germany and Norway discussing a security pact that may include subs: CBC
Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has held discussions with his German and Norwegian counterparts about the potential partnership, CBC reported.
Chart of the day: Tight policy is keeping debt in check
Canadian households have slowed the pace of new borrowing, according to Statistics Canada data released June 19.