NewsTORONTO —
City council to review transit fare structure this fall
A staff report recommends council weigh zone-based pricing against the current flat-fare model before the 2027 budget cycle.
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PoliticsOTTAWA —
House returns Monday with housing bill atop the agenda
Government house leaders say a first vote could come within the sitting's opening weeks, though committee timelines remain unsettled and opposition parties are signalling amendments.
NewsOTTAWA —
Federal agencies outline plan for winter storm readiness
Emergency management officials say coordination with provincial counterparts has been tightened after last year's ice storm response.
NewsWINNIPEG —
Prairie grain shipments on pace for a steady autumn
Rail capacity and harvest timing look aligned so far, though producers say a wet September could still change the picture.
PoliticsOTTAWA —
House returns Monday with housing bill atop the agenda
Government house leaders say a first vote could come within the sitting's opening weeks, though committee timelines remain unsettled.
PoliticsQUEBEC CITY —
Provincial budget tabled ahead of fall session
The fiscal update includes new infrastructure spending alongside a narrower deficit projection than last spring's forecast.
PoliticsTORONTO —
Municipal leaders press province on transit funding formula
Mayors from across the region are asking for a multi-year commitment rather than the current year-to-year allocations.
BusinessTORONTO —
Bank of Canada holds overnight rate at 2.75%
The central bank cited steadying inflation and a labour market it described as gradually rebalancing.
BusinessCALGARY —
Energy producers signal cautious capital spending for 2027
Executives point to steady but unspectacular price expectations as the main factor behind flat investment guidance.
BusinessVANCOUVER —
Port labour talks resume after two-week pause
Both sides describe the mood as businesslike, with shippers watching closely ahead of the fall import season.
WorldWASHINGTON —
Cross-border trade talks enter third round
Negotiators describe incremental progress on a narrow set of issues, with the broader agenda largely unresolved.
WorldLONDON —
European finance ministers meet on shared energy reserves
The talks follow a volatile summer for regional gas prices and renewed attention to storage coordination.
WorldTOKYO —
Central bank watchers eye policy signal at autumn meeting
Analysts are divided on timing, but most expect the bank to hold its current stance through the quarter.
TechnologyTORONTO —
Privacy commissioner opens review of facial-recognition pilots
The inquiry follows questions from municipal councillors about vendor oversight and data retention periods.
TechnologyWATERLOO —
Regional tech firms report steady hiring despite sector headwinds
Recruiters describe a more selective market, with the strongest demand concentrated in applied AI and infrastructure roles.
TechnologyMONTRÉAL —
Data centre expansion raises questions about grid capacity
Utility planners say new demand is manageable in the near term but will require coordinated long-range planning.
OpinionTORONTO —
Canada's housing debate needs fewer slogans and more supply math
Every level of government talks about affordability. Few are willing to say plainly how many units it actually takes.
OpinionOTTAWA —
The case for a slower, steadier immigration target
Predictability, not just volume, is what strains public services — and what a well-run system should protect.
OpinionCALGARY —
Energy transition plans keep skipping the transmission problem
Ambitious targets are easy to announce. The grid upgrades that make them possible are not.