Matthew Horwood

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6 Takeaways From the Bank of Canada’s Rate Announcement and Economic Update

News AnalysisThe Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady for the sixth time in a row and took…

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady, Says Outlook for Economic Growth and Inflation Is Positive

OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada held its interest rate steady at 2.25 percent for a sixth straight meeting, saying that economic…

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Alberta Judge Freezes $8.5 Million in Separatist Lawyer’s Assets Over First Nation Trust Battle

Jeffrey Rath shows his support for separatist group leader Mitch Sylvestre as he submits signatures for a separation referendum to…

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What’s in the New Gordie Howe Bridge Deal, and What We Still Don’t Know

News AnalysisThe Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open on July 27, but under a different arrangement than the…

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Why Is the Loonie Declining in Value, and What Comes Next?

News AnalysisThe Canadian dollar has fallen to its lowest level compared to the greenback in 14 months, nearing 70 U.S.…

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Tory MP Launching COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries Inquiry Says Hundreds Have Come Forward

Conservative MP Dean Allison speaks during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 4, 2026, to announce…

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Carney Backs Latest US Retaliatory Strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. The…

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Liberals Shut Down Ethics Committee Meeting on Government’s Condo Bailout Plan

Liberal MPs on the House of Commons ethics committee shut down debate on a Conservative motion to investigate the government’s…

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Canada and Turkey Launch Free Trade Negotiations at NATO Summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026. The Canadian…

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Ottawa Says It Hasn’t Enacted Any Policies to Release 23.6 Million Barrels of Oil

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson in the House of Commons on March 10, 2026. The Canadian Press/Spencer…

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