Risk of a housing slump, rising loonie mar good news for Canadian economy
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem had some optimistic comments when he met with reporters Wednesday following his latest Monetary Policy Report. But, as usual, the risks…
Next governor general’s inability to speak French leaves francophone community conflicted
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced that Canada's next governor general would be Mary Simon, there were approving nods across much of the country, but for…
Incoming GG Mary Simon will be moving into Rideau Hall — unlike her predecessor
Governor general-designate Mary Simon plans to move into Rideau Hall, unlike her predecessor Julie Payette — the first governor general since Confederation to live outside of the…
Plenty of room for house prices in Canada to rise as interest rates stay low
In what's shaping up as a post-pandemic battle for talent, an Ontario company has a plan to harness the Canadian itch to get into the property market…
Inuk leader Mary Simon named as Canada’s 1st Indigenous governor general
Inuk leader Mary Simon will serve as the Queen's new representative in Canada, marking the first time an Indigenous person has held the role.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Google doodle pays tribute to Indigenous women’s rights advocate Mary Two-Axe Earley
The June 28 Google doodle of Mary Two-Axe Earley marks 36 years since Bill C-31 received royal assent, amending the Indian Act to allow a process of…
The House: Is it past time Canada had an Indigenous governor general?
The federal cabinet minister leading the search for a new governor general says background checks on the short list of candidates are nearly finished.But Intergovernmental Affairs Minister…
Bank of Canada reminds us of more things to worry about
Whether you are a teacher, a student, a medical professional or just coping with the COVID-19 crisis in your daily life, there are frequent reports about how…
Canadians who rely on Line 5 on edge as Michigan’s deadline looms to shut Enbridge pipeline
Canadian workers and others who benefit from Enbridge's Line 5 are anxiously watching what's playing out this week in Michigan, which has given the Calgary-based company until…
An ‘uncommon brilliance’: Acclaimed Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dies at 85
At one point, acclaimed Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock's business cards prominently featured the image of a dragon.What did that symbolize? If you ask her eldest daughter, Jennifer,…
Former central banker Mark Carney to speak at second day of Liberal convention
Cabinet ministers will be on parade at the Liberal convention today, but all eyes will be on someone who's never overtly dipped a toe in partisan politics…