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.
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.
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.
Guelph Police are warning the public after a local resident lost $95,000 in an investment scam. Learn the red flags and how to protect your finances.
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.
The Canadian government is finalizing long-awaited sustainable investment guidelines, a key step for directing capital toward climate-friendly projects and ensuring transparency in green finance.
Following a significant market correction, cryptocurrency investors in Canada are exercising caution and diversifying into a wider array of investment vehicles, including ETFs and derivatives. Discover the new landscape.
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.
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.
Peel Regional Police report victims lost $1.6 million in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam. Authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution with online investment offers.
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
A new poll reveals strong Canadian support for limiting foreign investment in critical resources. Over a third would even ban U.S. investors, as sovereignty concerns trump foreign dollars.
Foreign direct investment in Canada fell to $18.2 billion in Q3 2025, the lowest level since early 2024. Explore the data and policy implications for the Canadian economy.
Foreign direct investment in Canada dropped to $18.2 billion in Q3 2024, the lowest level since early 2024. Explore the trends and policy responses affecting Canada's economic landscape.
Statistics Canada reveals Canadian investors funneled $61 billion into U.S. securities during the first half of 2025, highlighting cross-border investment trends.
CPP Investments' joint venture in India acquires six logistics parks, expanding its global real estate footprint. Discover the strategic move's impact on Canada's pension fund.
Canadian public servants planning December retirement face difficult choice: retire now with permanent pension penalty or wait for potential government buyout program. Expert analysis reveals timelines and risks.
Prime Minister Mark Carney concludes successful UAE visit with massive $70 billion investment commitment for Canada, strengthening bilateral economic ties.
Brookfield Asset Management partners with Nvidia and Kuwait Investment Authority to launch $10 billion AI infrastructure fund, targeting global AI build-out with potential $100 billion in assets.