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Here’s why bets are rising for interest rate hikes including for Canada
The war in Iran has turned the tables on the interest rate outlook, with bets rising that hikes could come this year, including in Canada, where policymakers had been expected to stick to the sidelines. “Policy expectations have ratcheted higher across the advanced economies, reflecting a sharp jump in global inflation fears,” Karl Schamotta, chief…
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Constellation Software ‘well-positioned’ against AI disruption, CEO says
Constellation Software Inc.’s chief executive tried to assure investors that the software provider is well-positioned against industry disruptions caused by artificial intelligence as it reported a 30 per cent drop in profits for the full year 2025. CEO Mark Miller said Monday that, over the past 12 to 14 months, Constellation directed its efforts at…
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Alberta separation talk already affecting more than a quarter of surveyed Calgary businesses
Ongoing discourse around the prospect of Alberta separation is emerging as a top concern for Calgary businesses, many of whom say the debate is already impacting the local economy, a new Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey suggests.
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Bloc leader laughs off running ‘fake’ byelection candidates outside of Quebec
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding “fake” candidates in Toronto — even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.
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Windsor man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot paramedics
EMS was responding to a call involving a woman in medical distress in the early-morning hours of Mar. 4.
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No abuse of power when city hired Windsor mayor’s wife, says integrity commissioner
Jane Deneau started in her role as project manager in the city’s parks, recreation and facilities department in May 2025.
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Opposition leaders blast Carney’s absence from Iran war debate
OTTAWA — Opposition leaders blasted Prime Minister Mark Carney for missing a debate on Canada’s position on the war in Iran and the Middle East on Monday evening amid sharp criticism about Carney’s evolving position on the conflict. On Sunday, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon said the Liberals had proposed to opposition parties that MPs…
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Canadian pleads guilty to false claims of U.S. citizenship to vote in elections
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to two counts of making false claims certifying that he was a U.S. citizen on North Carolina voter registration applications in 2022 and 2024 to vote in elections in those years, including in the 2024 presidential election, the Department of Justice has said. According to court documents cited by…
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Canadian mother of four dies after cosmetic surgery in Turkey
A Canadian mother of four has died after undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures in Turkey, news outlets are reporting. According to reports, 35-year-old Jessika Chagnon Gailloux of Saint-Lin–Laurentides, Que., arrived in Antalya on March 2 to undergo aesthetic surgery. She was admitted to a private hospital in the province’s Kepez district, where she underwent breast and…
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As gas prices spike, G7 finance ministers ‘stand ready’ to support oil supply
OTTAWA — The G7 finance ministers met on Monday to discuss the potential release of emergency oil reserves amid soaring prices due to the Iranian conflict but stopped short of providing that relief. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation and developments in the energy markets and will meet as needed to exchange information…