Business
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
Canada’s labor market weakened sharply in February as 84,000 jobs were lost and unemployment rose to 6.7%, led by full-time and private-sector declines.
Canada reached an agreement with Mexico to allow fresh potato shipments for consumption or processing, opening a new export channel for growers.
Canada is rolling out C$70 million in steel worker retraining and support as Ottawa expands its tariff response with broader labor and industry measures.
Leaders in New Delhi set a $50 billion trade goal for 2030 and backed a 2026 timeline for an economic pact alongside new energy and tech cooperation.
BMO survey of 1,500 adults says Canadians target C$1.7 million for retirement, up from C$1.54 million, as 36% doubt reaching it.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Canada and Mexico held trade talks in Mexico City as a 370 delegate Team Canada mission sought new deals, while Ottawa named Janice Charette for CUSMA review now.
Canada PM Mark Carney launched a new auto strategy in Vaughan, Ontario, pairing EV purchase rebates, C$1.5bn charging funds and tougher 2027-2032 emissions rules.
Canada waived 2026 model year vehicles from its EV availability standard and opened a review before an Ottawa briefing on a national automotive strategy update.
News
Nova Scotia opened spring with fresh snow, freezing rain and gusty winds, bringing difficult travel and a wintry start to the first full workweek.
Canada unveiled scholarship funding for Indian students plus hybrid campuses and AI centres of excellence in India under a new talent and innovation strategy.
RCMP say Winnipeg resident Jason Paul Rindall, 55, is charged with three counts of uttering death threats after alleged posts on X targeted PM Mark Carney.
British Columbia will end twice-yearly clock changes after March 8, 2026, staying on daylight time year-round and skipping the Nov 1 rollback.
Cold warnings spread across southern Ontario as wind chills near -30 hit Toronto and surrounding cities, with warming centres open and frostbite risk rising.
Environment Canada warns Toronto and southern Ontario of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain, with hazardous commutes and localized ice buildup Wednesday in GTA.
Trump rebuked Canada’s Mark Carney at Davos after Carney warned the rules-based order is eroding, deepening U.S.-Canada friction over trade and sovereignty talks.
Nvidia H200 AI chips now face a 25% US tariff when transiting the country for shipment to China, following a presidential national security order.
The United States is halting immigrant visa issuance for applicants from 75 countries citing public assistance concerns under current law.
Sports
Toyota recalls 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue in digital dashboards that could prevent display of vital driving information.
Canada invests $22.7M to deploy 480 EV chargers in B.C., expanding public charging access as national EV sales experience a multi-month decline.
Tesla saw its seventh consecutive monthly decline in Europe as BYD surged with a 225 percent rise in EV registrations, reshaping the regional EV market.
Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.
Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept merges electric V-Series performance with off-road versatility, debuting a high-luxury crossover at The Quail 2025.
Technology
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Apple debuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, 8x zoom, and advanced AI features powered by iOS 26.
Google launches a $1 billion AI education initiative, supporting over 100 US institutions with tools, grants, and access to its Gemini chatbot.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
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