After a near-double-digit hike in 2024 and a proposed 6.9% for 2025, property tax now funds roughly a third of Toronto’s budget. VHT rises to 3%, TTC faces shortfalls. What’s the fix?

After nearly a year jobless, many local graduates queue for hours at Toronto job fairs. Retail chains shuttering stores only deepen the hiring crisis in Canada’s job market.

LinkedIn’s Ryan Roslansky warns that traditional degrees are losing currency. He predicts the future will favor those with adaptability, AI fluency, foresight, and strong human skills.

Desjardins says Canadian equities are thriving despite U.S. policy uncertainty. The TSX’s exposure to natural resources and diversified gains position it to outperform the S&P 500 through 2026.

Amid surging redemption requests, Centurion limits withdrawals for its REIT while Nicola Wealth cuts distributions on its Canadian and U.S. real estate funds. Experts warn investors to stay cautious.

Fitch Ratings warns that private credit’s rapid expansion could amplify systemic shocks. With assets nearing $2.7 trillion by 2029, the sector shows “bubble-like” traits and needs stronger oversight.

Canada Life’s CIO warns that Canada’s economy faces rising recession risks. With inflation cooling and rate cuts ahead, investors should remain cautious as global growth stays sluggish.

Starbucks’ North American reset shutters 13 Toronto locations with just two days’ notice to staff. See the full list of closed stores and what the restructuring means for customers and workers.

RBC warns Canada is entering a peak aging phase as 2.7 million baby boomers prepare to retire. Labour force participation may fall 2+ points by 2030, amplifying shortage and growth risks.

As living costs rise, 75% of Canadians are cutting back on dining out, with 81% of young adults doing the same. Rising costs, shrinking margins, and shifting consumer habits put 41% of restaurants in loss.