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Life satisfaction among Canadians on the decline, StatCan survey finds

Life satisfaction among Canadians on the decline, StatCan survey finds

The survey found only 48.6 per cent of Canadians aged 15 years and older feeling were "highly satisfied" with their lives in 2024.
S&P/TSX gains almost 100 points, U.S. markets also higher ahead of rate decision

S&P/TSX gains almost 100 points, U.S. markets also higher ahead of rate decision

TORONTO — Strength in the base metal and technology sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain almost 100 points on Friday, while U.S. stock markets climbed to their best week of the year.
NDP caving to Poilievre on carbon price, has no idea how to fight climate change: PM

NDP caving to Poilievre on carbon price, has no idea how to fight climate change: PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took shots at the NDP on Friday for equivocating on the consumer carbon price, accusing Jagmeet Singh of caving to political pressure from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs to the cusp of records and closes its best week of the year

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs to the cusp of records and closes its best week of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose closer to their records and closed out their best week of the year as hopes built for a big rate cut next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday to climb within 0.7% of its all-time high reached in July.
Ex-RCMP officer's case a national security issue, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ judge told

Ex-RCMP officer's case a national security issue, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ judge told

Bill Majcher was a member of the Richmond Non-Partisan Association while working as an RCMP undercover operator.
Opinion: 'Common sense' politics falls short in a complex Canada

Opinion: 'Common sense' politics falls short in a complex Canada

In the post-pandemic landscape, the allure of 'common sense' politics is strong — but it may exclude and oversimplify critical issue
Rob Shaw: Carbon tax switcheroo reveals Eby's wavering principles

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax switcheroo reveals Eby's wavering principles

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier’s unexpected policy pivot may stir concerns over his principles
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales higher in July

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales higher in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.4 per cent to $82.7 billion in July.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ wants parties' election policies to help fund downloaded costs

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ wants parties' election policies to help fund downloaded costs

The Union of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Municipalities says local property taxpayers are being asked to pick up the bills for services that are the provincial government's responsibility.
Provinces decry Ottawa's plan to resettle asylum seekers across the country

Provinces decry Ottawa's plan to resettle asylum seekers across the country

FREDERICTON — Provincial leaders across Canada are taking turns criticizing the federal Liberal government's proposal to alleviate immigration pressure on Quebec and Ontario by resettling asylum seekers more equitably across the country.
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