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Canada’s Power Grid Under Pressure as Electricity Demand Surges, Watchdog Warns
February 10, 2026
Canada’s Power Grid Under Pressure as Electricity Demand Surges, Watchdog Warns
Canada’s ability to meet rapidly growing electricity demand is coming under increasing strain, raising concerns about how well the country’s…
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.5%, but Drop Masks Deeper Labour Market Strains
February 10, 2026
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.5%, but Drop Masks Deeper Labour Market Strains
Canada’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.5 per cent in January, its lowest level since September 2024, according to the…
Federal Government Tightens Return-to-Office Rules for Public Servants
February 10, 2026
Federal Government Tightens Return-to-Office Rules for Public Servants
The federal government has announced a significant shift in its return-to-office policy, ordering most public servants to spend more time…
AI May Be Shraping Canada’s Job Market, Bank of Canada Governor Warns
February 10, 2026
AI May Be Shraping Canada’s Job Market, Bank of Canada Governor Warns
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence could be quietly reshaping Canada’s job market, particularly for young people seeking their first…
Third Shift Cut at GM Oshawa Leaves 500 Workers Facing Job Losses
February 3, 2026
Third Shift Cut at GM Oshawa Leaves 500 Workers Facing Job Losses
Hundreds of autoworkers in Oshawa are bracing for layoffs as General Motors moves forward with the elimination of one production…
AI-Fueled Ransomware Poses Growing Risk to Canada, Federal Cyber Agency Warns
February 3, 2026
AI-Fueled Ransomware Poses Growing Risk to Canada, Federal Cyber Agency Warns
Canada is expected to face a sustained rise in ransomware attacks over the next two years, with artificial intelligence making…
Canada’s Internal Trade Push Faces a Provincial Reality Check
February 3, 2026
Canada’s Internal Trade Push Faces a Provincial Reality Check
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to sit down with Canada’s premiers, interprovincial trade barriers are once again in the…
Ottawa Readies for High-Stakes CUSMA Review, Carney Commits to Monthly Premier Consultations
February 3, 2026
Ottawa Readies for High-Stakes CUSMA Review, Carney Commits to Monthly Premier Consultations
The federal government is accelerating its preparations for the upcoming review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with Prime Minister…
Severe Cold Grips Much of Canada as Wind Chills Plunge to Dangerous Levels
January 27, 2026
Severe Cold Grips Much of Canada as Wind Chills Plunge to Dangerous Levels
A brutal wave of Arctic cold is tightening its grip across large parts of Canada, prompting Environment Canada to issue…
Toronto Child Welfare Staff Back Strike Action, Citing Crushing Workloads and Burnout
January 27, 2026
Toronto Child Welfare Staff Back Strike Action, Citing Crushing Workloads and Burnout
Frontline child welfare workers in Toronto say the pressure of their jobs has reached a breaking point, after voting overwhelmingly…