Canada May Join International Force in Gaza Peace Plan
A Middle East security expert suggests Canada may be called upon to contribute to an international force, a key element for a future Gaza peace plan. Get the details.
A Middle East security expert suggests Canada may be called upon to contribute to an international force, a key element for a future Gaza peace plan. Get the details.
Major UK public pension funds, including Greater Manchester, are negotiating to buy a significant stake in holiday park operator Center Parcs, owned by Canada's Brookfield. The deal values the chain at £4.5 billion.
Expert advice from Peta Wales on tackling debt, building savings, and creating lasting financial momentum with a focused three-month plan. Start your new year right.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's 2026 tax adjustments offer modest income tax relief but are countered by significant payroll tax increases and a higher industrial carbon levy. Analysis reveals a mixed bag for Canadian taxpayers.
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
A Mexican Embassy report reveals excessive bureaucracy and costs are discouraging Mexican firms from investing in Canada, despite a new cooperation agreement. Read the details.
Canada's CPPIB invests up to $1.05B for a non-controlling stake in Castrol, partnering with Stonepeak in a major $10.1B energy sector deal. Read the full analysis.
Canada's CPP Investments has acquired a minority stake in global lubricants company Castrol. This strategic move diversifies the pension fund's holdings in the industrial sector. Read more on the details.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
A review of FP Comment columns from early 2025 reveals expert analysis on voter sentiment, competition policy, pension risks, and looming trade wars. Discover the key insights shaping Canada's economic and political landscape.
Premier Danielle Smith defends Alberta Next panel's seven recommendations, including a referendum on exiting the CPP and creating a provincial police service. The report's release timing is questioned.
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
The head of a major Canadian public service union strongly criticizes a proposal to fund an early retirement incentive through pension plans, calling it a risky move for workers.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.
The London Police Services Board has approved a new strategy to improve diversity within police ranks, aiming for a force that better reflects the community it serves.
Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Fred Tilley has announced a $465 million, five-year plan for major road and highway improvements across the province. Learn about the key projects and infrastructure investments.
The federal government has announced a new regulatory framework to significantly reduce methane emissions from Canada's oil and gas operations and landfills. Learn about the key targets and implications for the environment and industry.
Former senior bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) after serving as interim CEO since a major board and management shakeup in late 2024.
Former senior Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), following a major governance shakeup in late 2024. Learn about his background and the fund's path forward.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.
Ten applicants are set for interviews to fill two sudden trustee vacancies on the Greater Essex County District School Board. The successful candidates will serve until the 2026 municipal election.
The latest round of diplomatic talks between Ukraine and the United States has concluded. The negotiations unfold as former President Donald Trump advocates for a rapid resolution to the conflict. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra states trustees are unlikely to return to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in the near future. Get the latest details on the ongoing situation.