Business
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.
Statistics Canada said GDP was flat in November after an October drop. Unemployment rose to 6.8% in December as inflation rose to 2.4%. BoC held rates at 2.25%.
Canada manufacturing PMI rose above 50 in January, ending a year of contraction as output steadied, hiring improved and business confidence strengthened modestly.
News
President Donald Trump said he may block the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening between Detroit and Windsor, pressing Canada on trade terms and ownership.
Canada has reopened senior-level talks with China as its prime minister visits Beijing, marking the first such trip in nearly a decade of muted diplomatic ties.
US approval allows SpaceX to expand Starlink with 7,500 satellites, increasing capacity while enforcing spectrum, safety, and deployment rules.
A Fed survey shows rising inflation fears and declining job confidence among US households, underscoring caution as consumers head into 2026.
The steady rise in US unemployment claims highlights a labour market losing resilience as employers adjust staffing amid slower economic growth.
Canada and Quebec signed a funding agreement to implement the Assault Style Firearms Compensation Program as Ottawa prepares to expand participation to individual firearm owners.
Canadian families could spend nearly $1,000 more on groceries in 2026 as food prices rise up to 6 percent, according to Canada’s Food Price Report.
A joint police operation in Toronto recovered over $1M in stolen liquor, exposing an organized theft and resale network across the Greater Toronto Area.
Sheikh Mohamed and Mark Carney met in Abu Dhabi to deepen UAE Canada ties and enhance trade, technology, and investment collaboration.
Alberta’s teacher strike continues into a second week, shutting over 2,500 schools and affecting 740,000 students as talks between the ATA and province stall.
In a multi-agency crackdown, Ontario police confiscated firearms, fentanyl, and cocaine valued at over $2M, laying 700 charges.
María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent fight for democracy and civil rights in Venezuela amid ongoing political repression.
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.
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.
Technology
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.
China summoned Nvidia over alleged H20 chip security flaws, demanding technical details amid renewed concerns of remote tracking capabilities.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
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