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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged as inflation remains stable and the economy adapts to U.S. tariffs. Economists widely expected the central bank’s decision to hold its policy rate at 2.25 per cent today. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the economy has evolved broadly in line with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Premiers meeting ahead of CUSMA review, Global Affairs job cuts coming
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Premiers meet in Ottawa ahead of CUSMA review Canada’s premiers are set for two days of huddling in the nation’s capital with the economy, affordability and trade expected to be high on the agenda. The premiers meet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they may lose their jobs, months before a foreign policy review is completed to give the department updated priorities. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the department has the broad outlines of Canada’s foreign policy which can shape staffing priorities, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premiers meet in Ottawa ahead of CUSMA negotiations with Trump administration
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are set for two days of huddling in the nation’s capital with the economy, affordability and trade expected to be high on the agenda. The premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, and will want to show a united “Team Canada” front as trade tensions rise again with Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank back in court for sentencing
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONGUEUIL — A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy with boiling water last year over a prank is expected in court today for a sentencing hearing. Stéphanie Borel pleaded guilty to aggravated assault last September, acknowledging she acted out of frustration over children ringing her doorbell repeatedly as a prank. Sentencing arguments are scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson calls on provinces to boost funding for transitional housing
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal housing minister says he wants to see the provinces step up their support to get people off the street and into long-term homes. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Gregor Robertson said he’s generally happy with provincial and municipal support for Ottawa’s bid to ramp up affordable housing construction and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement and update economic forecasts
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement and release updated economic forecasts in its monetary policy report today. The central bank’s policy interest rate is set at 2.25 per cent. Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada to leave the benchmark rate unchanged. The rate announcement comes as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently rocks Southern Ontario
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
If it felt like the earth moved beneath your feet late Tuesday night, it did, if you were in Southern Ontario. Earthquakes Canada recorded a magnitude 3.7 quake north of Toronto just before 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The agency noted the tremor was centred near the community of Orillia and occurred at a depth of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberal MNA Gregory Kelley ready to ‘turn the page’ on Pablo Rodriguez era
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A Quebec Liberal legislature member says he’s ready to turn the page on the turbulent political saga that saw his wife and fellow MNA expelled from the party’s caucus. Gregory Kelley addressed media in Quebec City for the first time since his wife, Marwah Rizqy, was removed from caucus in November by then-leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has agreed to prioritize the passage of its bail legislation by hitting pause on getting its hate crime bill through the legislative process. The justice committee passed a motion Monday to stop the clause-by-clause study on the hate crime bill, C-9, in order to focus on the bail bill, C-14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will the online harms bill ban kids from social media? Maybe.
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — As other countries move toward banning social media use for some teens, the Liberal government has confirmed it’s working on new legislation to address online harms. So could Canada follow Australia and implement a social media ban? Here’s what we know: What are the rules in place now for kids under 13? Canada ... Read More »
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