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Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

TORONTO — Exchange-traded funds have long been a solid pick for investors looking to passively track an index like the S&P 500, while mutual funds were a good bet for active management of portfolios.
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HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

TORONTO — A new report says inflation and employee burnout are topping concerns for Canadian businesses for this year and next.
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A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —
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Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —
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Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday f
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B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be "devastating" for the province's lumber and forestry industries, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday ahead of a meeting with fellow premiers and the prime minister.
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Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday Wednesday, hours after the NDP threatened it would not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate for working Canadians.
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Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.
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US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.
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Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls

Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls

It's been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens.
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