Canada’s new federal budget will allocate $75 million for building-trade apprenticeship training and $97 million to speed up foreign credential recognition, as the government tackles skilled-worker shortages.

U.S. tariffs are hitting Canada’s economy, with exports down 26% and manufacturing output shrinking. Job growth has stalled, and foreign investors pulled $22.6 billion from Canadian markets.

A five-month “government impersonation” scheme shows why financial safety begins with choosing the right institution.

Grocery prices in Canada jumped 4% in September, led by a 28% surge in coffee and rising meat costs. Ai Financial reminds investors: inflation erodes cash, but smart investing helps preserve value.

Canada’s Auditor General says CRA agents gave accurate tax advice only 17% of the time. Tax lawyer warns Canadians can’t rely on CRA’s hotline, while critics call for urgent tax code reform.

SIMA reports strong September gains for Canada’s mutual funds and ETFs. Total mutual fund assets reached $2.489T, while ETF net sales surpassed all of 2024, setting a new record.

FINTRAC fined crypto exchange Cryptomus $177 million for failing to report over 1,000 suspicious transactions tied to Iran, darknet markets, and child exploitation — the biggest AML fine in Canadian history.

Canada’s Auditor General found CRA call centres gave correct answers only 17% of the time for personal tax questions. The agency plans AI chatbot expansion under a 100-day improvement plan.

Moody’s says major U.S. banks delivered solid third-quarter earnings driven by capital-markets revenues, stable asset quality, and positive credit trends, though capital ratios may ease as rules loosen.

Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped to 2.4% in September, primarily due to a smaller decline in gasoline prices and higher grocery costs, ahead of the Bank of Canada’s rate decision.