Five things to watch in the Canadian business world this week
Auto negotiations, energy summit, inflation data and a return to parliament
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023
- 11:50
Top Stories in News
Inflation likely gained pace in August, reversing progress
Economists say recent slack in the economy will convince the BoC to remain on the sidelines
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023
- 11:39
BMO to shutter retail auto finance business as bad debt mounts
The bank's provisions for credit losses in its retail line rose 800% to $81 million last quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023
- 11:28
Scotia cuts 2023 GDP forecast
Persistent core inflation remains the key risk to rates, economy
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 15:32
Products
IG Wealth Management launches advisory service for business owners
Led by David Turnbull, new service to provide transaction-based consulting services for mid-sized companies
- By: Allan Janssen
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 14:30
Research and Markets
Deteriorating credit conditions to weigh on banks
Rising credit provisions, funding costs, pinching bank profits, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 13:54
Global mining M&A continues to rock: Fitch
Sector's strong financials, green transition, to drive deal activity
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 13:43
Foreign investors stay hungry for Canadian debt
Offshore investors pile into corporate and government bonds in July
- By: James Langton
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 13:25
Industry News
Lawyers temporarily exempted from CRA’s mandatory disclosure requirements
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada argued that the new regime violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- By: Michael McKiernan
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 12:41
Home sales fall between July and August as market slows
But a return to housing affordability isn’t imminent, says an economist
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 11:14
Industry News
Ottawa to remove GST on new rental housing, extends CEBA loan deadline
The federal government also is calling on grocers to stabilize prices
- By: Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
- September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
- 08:45
Proposed class action alleges B.C. failed children
Government should have opened RESPs, RDSPs for kids in its care, suit claims
- By: James Langton
- September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 16:04
IOSCO warns of hidden risks in private loan markets
Regulators propose best practices for market players
- By: James Langton
- September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 15:21
Gold prices lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 244.33 points to 32,000.10
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 17:03
Opinion: ETF investing in 2026
After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios
- By: Amin Barakat
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 12:48
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s ‘absolutely’ at risk in 2026
Officials are preparing for a review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement in 2026
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:24
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
SEC sanctions Canadian over pump-and-dumps
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 15:39
Executive banned in failed real estate scheme
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 14:56
Tech roundup: Toronto-based wealthtech expands to Montreal, NYC
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:00
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Investment fund sales, assets climbed in November: SIMA
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 11:58
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24