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.
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.
Albertans are invited to share their views on the future of the Canmore Area Trails Master Plan. Public consultation is open to help shape the popular outdoor network.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
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.
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.
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
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.
Horizon Health Network CEO confirms proactive measures are in place for hospital capacity over the holidays as flu cases increase. Learn about the plan for New Brunswick.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
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 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.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to discuss the second phase of Israel's Gaza strategy. Get the latest details.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump and states the second phase of the Gaza strategy is imminent. Get the latest details.
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.