After Maduro’s capture, Cuba declared two days of mourning as attention turned to reports that 32 Cuban nationals died in Caracas. This article traces the 1994–2026 timeline—Chávez and Castro’s alliance, the post-2002 security shift, Venezuela-to-Cuba oil flows described around ~27k bpd, and how Cuba’s medical missions became both a revenue engine and a control tool.

A veteran GTA agent compares today’s market to the 1990s downturn and warns Toronto prices could slip back toward the 2020 benchmark (~C$930,000). Learn how tariffs, job uncertainty, limited rate relief, oversupply, and a reported 22% failed-closing rate in pre-construction could shape 2026.

Food, utilities and transportation costs remain elevated in Canada heading into 2026, while job growth slows. Learn why early financial planning is becoming essential.

Canadian employers are scaling back hiring plans for early 2026 as tariff risks, cost pressures and AI adoption reshape labour demand, surveys and economists suggest.

Foreign investors purchased $46.6 billion of Canadian securities in October, the highest level since March 2022, while Canadian investors reduced their exposure to U.S. equities and bonds.

Canada’s population fell by a record 76,000 in the third quarter as student and temporary resident numbers dropped. Desjardins warns weaker population growth could weigh on economic momentum.

After watching AI-generated videos impersonating celebrities, two Canadians started with a $250 transfer, then escalated their investments — including second mortgages and maxed-out credit cards — ultimately losing $2.3 million. Ai Financial warns all “get rich quick” promises are scams.

Canada's 11-month inflation held at 2.2%. Food inflation hit 4.7%, driven by a 17.7% jump in beef and a 27.8% rise in coffee prices. Experts forecast BoC rates to hold through 2026.