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.
An Ontario G2 driver faces a stunt driving charge after being clocked at 173 km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa. Learn about the severe penalties, including a minimum $2,000 fine and a one-year driving ban.
Despite a sub-.500 record, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain in the NHL playoff hunt. Discover the five key factors, from goaltending to penalty killing, that could fuel a second-half surge.
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.
The suspect in the Washington National Guard shooting now faces federal charges that open the door for death penalty discussions. Get the latest on this developing case.
A man who entered the U.S. via an Afghan evacuation program is charged federally after a fatal ambush on National Guard troops near the White House. U.S. prosecutors are considering the death penalty.
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.
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.
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.
A British Columbia man faces severe penalties, including a $50,000 fine and a decade-long hunting prohibition, after being convicted of illegal wildlife hunting. Learn the details of the case and its implications for conservation.
Saudi Arabia has executed a record 340 people in 2025, according to an AFP tally. The grim milestone highlights the kingdom's continued use of capital punishment. Read the full report.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived a significant portion of a Biden-era penalty against Southwest Airlines for 2022 holiday meltdown. Discover the details and implications.
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.
Burkina Faso's government announces plans to restore capital punishment for crimes including treason and terrorism. The move marks a significant shift in the nation's justice policy.
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.
Vancouver Canucks' playoff hopes jeopardized by league-worst penalty kill and struggling power play. Analysis of their special teams crisis after 3-2 loss to San Jose Sharks.
Jack Todd critiques the NHL's convoluted rules that disrupt game flow, from offside reviews to delay of game penalties, and proposes straightforward fixes for better hockey.
Vancouver Canucks analyze Anaheim Ducks' successful rebuild model after wild 5-4 win. Special teams improvement and playoff hopes discussed.
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.
One year since penalty hearing began for Guelph Police constable Corey McArthur. Get the latest updates on this ongoing disciplinary case and its implications.