Companies & Industry · Nov 2, 2026
InPlay Oil Corp., a Calgary based junior oil and gas producer, confirmed a monthly cash dividend of C$0.09 per share on November 2, 2026. The move maintains a steady payout pattern that has become central to the companys appeal for income oriented investors and highlights how smaller Canadian oil companies are prioritizing shareholder returns amid volatile commodity markets.
Business News · Nov 1, 2026
On November 1, 2026, several provinces and territories stopped changing their clocks, creating a split in Canada’s timekeeping that is forcing companies, border operators and payroll teams to adjust schedules, software and contracts.
Business News · Nov 1, 2026
On November 1, 2026 Ontario implements lower time of use rates for winter months while reducing the Ontario Electricity Rebate to 15.7 percent, a move that lowers per kilowatt hour prices but reduces the net relief on household and small business bills.
Business News · Oct 31, 2026
Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite plunged on October 30 as a global technology selloff and a slide in gold prices combined with worries about higher interest rates to pull the country’s resource and tech heavy market lower.
Companies & Industry · Oct 30, 2026
The federal government announced on October 29 that it will invest up to C$1.6 billion for an ownership stake in Toronto-founded AI company Cohere, joining a multibillion dollar funding round aimed at keeping the company anchored in Canada and expanding its capacity for regulated industries.
Business News · Oct 30, 2026
A White House proclamation that removes selected Canadian goods from a 50 percent tariff list while adding dozens of new lines becomes effective October 30. Canadian exporters, from flooring manufacturers to agriculture suppliers, face a complex mix of relief and fresh exposure as Ottawa assesses immediate economic and policy implications.
Business News · Oct 29, 2026
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 28, 2026, prompting major Canadian banks to lift their prime lending rates on October 29. The moves tighten financing for mortgages and business credit at a time of persistent inflation and uneven growth.
Business News · Oct 28, 2026
With the Bank of Canada scheduled to release its interest rate decision and Monetary Policy Report on October 28, markets and major Canadian banks have shifted toward expecting a quarter point hike as oil and gasoline prices push up inflation risks.
Companies & Industry · Oct 27, 2026
49North, a recently launched Canadian defence subsidiary of MDA Space, announced an October 27 memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian counter‑drone developer UNWAVE to explore joint production, integration and in‑service support of counter‑uncrewed aerial systems. The deal signals a push to build Canada‑based industrial capacity for counter‑UAS while deepening Ottawa’s defence trade ties with Kyiv.
Business News · Oct 27, 2026
Prudential has applied for a Court of King’s Bench initial order seeking creditor-led CCAA protection for Prairie Provident Resources, prompting a trading halt on the TSX and the likely appointment of Alvarez and Marsal as monitor. The move underscores continued strain on small Canadian oil and gas producers facing covenant breaches and tight credit conditions.
Business News · Oct 26, 2026
Markets pushed the Canadian dollar higher and bond yields up on October 26, 2026, as investors priced a near-certain policy rate increase when the Bank of Canada meets next week. The move tightens conditions for Canadian businesses and households already coping with elevated borrowing costs.
Business News · Oct 25, 2026
The federal government will table its Budget 2026 on Thursday, November 5, the Department of Finance announced. The move frames Ottawa’s next fiscal plan around unlocking business investment, nation building projects and economic security amid a fragile global backdrop.
Business News · Oct 24, 2026
The federal government has launched a record C$1.75 billion Venture and Growth Capital plan to keep high growth companies in Canada. Officials opened a fund of funds call this month, but industry and program documents show most funding streams will not reach managers or startups for many months.
Business News · Oct 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a strategic partnership and the launch of free trade talks, aiming to boost bilateral trade, energy cooperation and defence industrial ties as Canada looks to diversify away from its heavy reliance on the United States.
Business News · Oct 22, 2026
Canada Post holds its annual public meeting by webcast on October 22, 2026, updating stakeholders on a multi year modernization plan, recent quarterly losses and steps to rebuild parcel market share while converting millions of addresses to community mailboxes.