A lesson in the dangers of extremist, scorched-earth politics from U.S. Republicans
While nothing in Canada is on a par with the debt ceiling clash in the U.S., voters here should think twice about endorsing a political party feeding on unfocused populist outrage.
Put security at the forefront as tech changes how Canadians connect with their money
We are on the precipice of a fundamental shift in how Canadians interact with their money and the economy. Loyalty points, data, digital goods, and new currencies have started to replace the cash in our pockets and the balances in our bank account. We’re also seeing new shopping experiences that cut across physical and digital […]
Bank of Canada quietly signals long-term shift with potential for economic, political upheaval
The end of the low-interest-rate policy sets the stage for widespread household financial stress in 2025 and 2026, when the majority of mortgages are up for renewal.
Top finance official defends Infrastructure Bank from accusations of ‘cosiness’ with private consultants
Opposition MPs questioned deputy finance minister Michael Sabia in committee about the role consulting firm McKinsey & Company had in the infrastructure bank’s creation.
Small inflation uptick not cause for economic ‘alarm,’ but Liberals ‘remain in trouble’ politically, say observers
Following the May 16 Consumer Price Index report from Statistics Canada, ‘the big story’ remains what Canadians are paying when they buy food or renew their mortgage, said pollster Greg Lyle.
Canada needs to rein in its financial sector to avert total climate breakdown
Federal regulations should require financial institutions to develop, implement, and report on credible climate plans that protect consumers and investors from greenwashing.
Closing the gap: aligning financial regulation with climate commitments
If Canada is to meet its climate commitments, we must do more than require that financial institutions disclose the risks they face from a changing climate and energy transition.
No space in Canada’s energy policy for methane gas
Contrary to oil and gas sector positioning, methane gas is not a benign ‘bridge’ fuel to transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean renewables.
Central bank’s digital dollar needs to skirt the line between fiscal control and financial surveillance: researcher
Carleton crypto-researcher and PhD candidate James Patriquin says there are legitimate concerns regarding the increased possibilities for surveillance and government control over Canadians’ financial lives.
We say Canada is open for business, but the reality is that our country is for sale
The Trudeau government is pushing for a branch-plant economy with key business decisions for our economic future made elsewhere, while the wealth generated from these activities in Canada flows out of the country.
