Carney says close ties to U.S. have become ‘weaknesses’ that must be corrected
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an economic pep talk to the country on Sunday, using social media to make a direct appeal to Canadians frustrated by Ottawa’s deteriorating trade relationship with the United States. Canada’s close ties to the U.S. have become “weaknesses” that must be corrected, Mr. Carney said in a 10-minute video message released on YouTube. While he
Are extra-bright car headlights safe? Transport Canada looks at an issue that has some drivers seething
iStock-492971054 Five years ago, I reached out to Transport Canada to see if drivers were complaining about the brightness of headlights, which seemed increasingly blinding at night. Driving outside Toronto on dark rural roads felt especially scary. I’d find myself white-knuckling it, looking hard right and bracing for impact when an oncoming truck’s snow-white lights flooded its lane — and mine. Was
Inflation or recession? The tug of war in bond markets
April 6, 2026 The yield on ten-year American Treasury bonds is perhaps the world’s most important number, and for weeks it has been all over the place. Hundredths of a percentage point (basis points, in finance speak) matter in this market, because the Treasury’s borrowing costs underpin those for everything from mortgages to corporate bonds. It stood below 4% on
Fasten your seatbelts, markets often punish assets that matter before they reward them
Martin Pelletier March 30, 2026 I’m currently teaching my youngest son how to drive. One of the most important lessons, especially at high speed, is that you don’t stare over the hood at the road right in front of the car. It’s disorienting, it’s frightening and it dramatically increases the odds of a dangerous mistake. Instead, you need to focus
How high could global inflation go?
Finance & economics March 24, 2026 With luck, the Iran war won’t cause a recession. But the surge in energy prices will push up the cost of living iStock image AFTER PEAKING at more than 10% in late 2022, owing to post-pandemic supply-chain snarl-ups, overgenerous stimulus cheques and an energy shock from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, average inflation across
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get a respite from chaotic news cycle
Allen G. Breed March 24, 2026 For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bathing. “When I’m here, it’s almost like a protective bubble around me,” the human resources director said amid oaks and flowering
Burnout Isn’t the End — It’s Your Turning Point, If You’re Brave Enough to Use It
Why hitting a wall might just give you the answers you need.
How technology is reshaping our minds
We shape our tools — and thereafter our tools shape us.
As household incomes have become more even, spousal RRSPs are turning into a strategic tool
Traditionally, the plans were used to reduce a higher-earning spouse’s net income and build retirement savings for the lower-earning spouse.
If we held an economic Olympic Games, how would Team Canada do?
Being on the top of the podium doesn’t mean you’ll always be there.
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