Ottawa unveils revamped green bonds program to fund clean technology projects
Federal initiative aims to raise billions for renewable energy, grid upgrades and zero-emission transportation through enhanced framework targeting global investors.
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Ottawa unveils revamped green bonds program to fund clean technology projects
Federal initiative aims to raise billions for renewable energy, grid upgrades and zero-emission transportation through enhanced framework targeting global investors.
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All Canada coverage →BC declares provincial state of emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations
More than 100 active wildfires burning across Interior and Northern BC have prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Hot, dry conditions expected to persist through the week.
Heritage Canada unveils new funding to boost live music venues and festivals
Federal initiative expands Canada Music Fund with targeted grants for small and mid-size venues, particularly outside major urban centres.
Federal government commits $1.2 billion to speed housing construction in Hamilton, Winnipeg, Halifax and Saskatoon
New Housing Accelerator Fund agreements target zoning reforms and streamlined approvals to unlock tens of thousands of new homes over the next decade.
Canada defeats USA 101-96 to capture first Olympic gold in men's basketball
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads historic comeback as Canada ends decades of American dominance with dramatic victory in Paris.
Canada's Olympic basketball gold signals the end of the underdog era
The victory over Team USA in Paris wasn't just historic — it was the moment Canadian basketball officially graduated from plucky challenger to global powerhouse.
Ottawa unveils $2.4-billion Indo-Pacific naval expansion to counter China threat
Federal government commits to decade-long defence package including additional frigate deployments and enhanced cyber capabilities as regional tensions escalate.
Ottawa unveils $5-billion Canada Housing Accelerator 2.0 to fast-track new homes
Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced the revamped program that ties federal funding to municipal targets on building approvals and density. Early agreements expected with major urban centres across Ontario, B.C., Alberta and Quebec.
Ottawa announces $2.1-billion climate adaptation fund for flood and wildfire defence
The five-year National Climate Adaptation Fund will support infrastructure projects in vulnerable communities across Canada, with applications opening later this year.
Canada unveils first national strategy to tackle youth vaping crisis
Federal plan targets rising teen e-cigarette use with tighter promotion rules and school-based prevention campaigns.
Ottawa creates national AI safety office to oversee coming federal regulations
The new office within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will coordinate risk assessment and enforcement as detailed AIDA rules approach release.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.75% as inflation shows signs of easing
Governor Tiff Macklem cites softer consumer spending and cooling labour markets as reasons to pause further tightening. The decision leaves mortgage holders and small businesses in wait-and-see mode.
Ottawa launches $2.5B national school food program targeting 400,000 children
The five-year initiative prioritizes low-income, Indigenous, and remote communities with implementation set to begin in the 2026-27 school year.
Heat Warnings Span Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada as Temperatures Soar
Environment Canada expanded heat warnings across multiple provinces as daytime highs reached the mid-30s with humidex values approaching 40 degrees.
Ottawa unveils federal cooling credit to help low-income Canadians cope with extreme heat
The new program will provide targeted rebates for air conditioning and cooling measures, prioritizing renters and seniors in older buildings.
Stratford Festival Names New Artistic Director as Antoni Cimolino Steps Down After Decade
The Ontario theatre institution announces its most significant leadership change in years, with transition planned for end of 2026 season.
Canada's women's rugby sevens team captures historic first World Cup title
Breanne Nicholas and her squad defeated New Zealand 19-14 in Madrid to claim the nation's first senior world title in rugby sevens.
B.C. launches $350 monthly rent benefit for 40,000 post-secondary students
The new provincial program will provide up to $350 per month starting in September, making B.C. the first province to offer dedicated student rent assistance.
Business
More business →Carney breaks ground on Matawinie, set to become G7's largest graphite mine
Nouveau Monde Graphite's Saint-Michel-des-Saints project moves to construction with a $459-million federal financing package and a seven-year offtake agreement.
CMHC opens insured mortgages to factory-built homes with Prefab Plus
The new program lets buyers of prefabricated and modular homes use five-per-cent down payments with staged draws as construction milestones are met.
April housing starts jump 17 per cent as Toronto leads, Vancouver lags
CMHC's April release shows the seasonally adjusted annualized rate at 279,317 units, well above forecast. Toronto multi-family is doing the work; Vancouver fell 30 per cent year-over-year.
How Ontario's iGaming model compares to crypto offshore
AGCO's Q1 2026 RTP data lets us measure the gap between Ontario's regulated lane and offshore operators that Canadians outside the province still use.
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8 Unicharm Corporation
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8 Unicharm Corporation has announced a series of global initi
Asian LNG Dips From Three-Year High as Traders Weigh Hormuz Plan Asian
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Politics
More politics →Alberta separation petition quashed over duty to consult First Nations
A King's Bench justice ruled Elections Alberta should never have approved the petition. Premier Smith calls the ruling anti-democratic and says she will appeal.
Supreme Court upholds federal carbon pricing 7-2
The majority leaned on national-concern doctrine; the minority would have ruled the federal scheme intrudes on provincial jurisdiction.
BC Conservative leadership race: Peter Milobar brings in caucus endorsements
Milobar now claims the public support of seven sitting caucus members, putting him ahead of the field on declared internal backing.
Tech
More tech →Crypto casinos and Canadian players in 2026
Crypto-deposit operators are a growing slice of Canadian recreational gambling spend. The pressures pushing back are volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
Canada's AI Act clears committee in narrower form
The bill that emerged from second reading is materially smaller in scope than the one ISED started with. Civil society is not happy. Industry is.
Sports
More sports →Canadiens vs Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final: an unfamiliar matchup with familiar stakes
Game 1 in Raleigh on Thursday. Montréal's first Conference Final since 2014 meets a Carolina team that has won the Metro and looks structurally complete.
Raptors' trade deadline: a small move, a quiet front office, and a summer that matters more
The deadline pickup was a minimum-money depth wing. The real signals are about the summer.
Lifestyle
More lifestyle →Ontario pushes last call to 4 a.m. for the duration of the World Cup
Licensed bars and restaurants across the province can serve until 4 a.m. from June 11 through July 19. Hospitality groups welcome the move; public-health voices are quietly skeptical.
CaféTO returns for Victoria Day, with restaurants split on whether the patios pay off
Toronto's curb-lane patio program is back with more than 290 participating restaurants.
Montréal Restaurant Week opens its tenth edition with the most Québécois menus yet
240 restaurants, a wider geography, and a generational shift toward Québec-terroir cooking define the 2026 edition.
Canada
More Canada →Wildfire season opens early: Alberta evacuations widen, Manitoba in state of emergency
Clearwater County remains under an evacuation alert and Whitecourt is on order. Manitoba's provincewide state of emergency continues.
Federal fiscal monitor: small deficit, calm bond market, quiet political week
The April fiscal monitor came in with a small deficit and the bond market shrugged.
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