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.
As 2025 ends, Canadian fund managers assess if gold will remain the Toronto Stock Exchange's primary growth driver next year. Get expert insights on market trends.
A Montreal mother shares her struggle with PTSD and poverty after her son was stabbed in 2021. She now depends on social assistance and the Christmas Fund to support her three children.
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has been honoured as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking another historic achievement in her dominant career. Discover her journey.
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.
A Richmond transition home family receives a last-minute Christmas miracle with a tree and gifts, thanks to community support and the Richmond Christmas Fund. See how donations make a difference.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin are rallying support for Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign, seeking $35,000 to feed hungry children. Their foundation also donates $126,000 to northern B.C. schools. Join their cause.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
A New York judge rules in favour of hedge fund founder Louis Bacon in a decade-long defamation suit against ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is serving a prison sentence in Canada. Read 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.
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking Fund.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
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.
A promised fund to compensate victims of licensed immigration consultants remains inaccessible after a year of review, leaving families like the one profiled in limbo. Learn about the delays and what it means for newcomers.
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.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
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.
Ontario's integrity commissioner will investigate Labour Minister David Piccini over allegations of preferential treatment in the $2.5B Skills Development Fund. Opposition calls for his resignation.
Ontario's major political parties are actively fundraising during the holiday season, drawing criticism for competing with charities. Learn why this timing is seen as tone-deaf.
Ontario's integrity commissioner will investigate Labour Minister David Piccini regarding the Skills Development Fund. Get the latest details on the probe announced December 18, 2025.
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.
A Bank of America survey reveals fund managers' cash holdings have plunged to a record low of 3.3%, signaling extreme bullishness despite tech valuation fears. Discover the risks and optimism driving markets.
Kwesi Samuel, born at 23 weeks, finds solace and community at Toronto's Variety Village. His story highlights the vital role of inclusive spaces for children with autism and their families.
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.