U.S. trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
Exports rose 6% last year, while imports rose nearly 5%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:03
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S&P/TSX composite rises nearly 500 points, U.S. market gains tempered by Fed minutes
Shopify shares rose 7.6%, adding the most points to the TSX on Wednesday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:56
Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts
The minutes underscored the deeply divided nature of the committee
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:37
CRA announces prescribed rate for Q2 2026
Agency confirms the interest rate on overdue tax will remain 7%
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:36
SEC proposes to ease fund reporting requirements
Regulator aims to reduce burden by relaxing portfolio reporting rules
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:31
Canadian Lenders Association acquires regulatory tech body
Merger reflects the regulatory environment's complexity, need for a unified approach: CRTA
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:28
CIRO faces second potential class action following data breach
Investor, former registrant allege regulator was negligent in protecting personal data
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:13
Canada avoided recession in 2025, but risk remains
U.S. trade relationship biggest threat to economy in 2026: BMO
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 14:15
BoC hits fintech with compliance order
Bank halts retail payment activity, citing concerns about shortfall
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:58
Mega deals drive robust M&A: Crosbie & Co.
Improved sentiment underpins revival in dealmaking
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:52
IA posts $287M Q4 core earnings
Canadian insurance earnings fell, while wealth management earnings rose
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:22
Nuveen and Schroders merger to create US$2.5-trillion asset manager
Board of U.K.-based Schroder has endorsed the £9.9B offer
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:14
CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada
New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 12:04
Canada-U.S. economic relations advisory council members named
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole joins; CEOs, union leaders among the other names
- By: David Baxter, The Canadian Press
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 12:05
Some Canadian exporters could get refunds after ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs struck down
Application system for refunds launched this week
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 11:56
Trump’s Fed nominee to face tough hearing before Senate panel
Kevin Warsh has said independence of Fed is "essential," signals focus on inflation
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 09:39
Review of ‘data ecosystem,’ including retention, in the works: Kriegler
Timeline not yet established, CIRO boss says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 13:18
ASIC issues roadmap to crypto regime
New licensing regime approved, full compliance due by October 2027
- By: James Langton
- April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 06:00
Bank of Canada appoints two deputy governors
Marc-André Gosselin and Nicolas Vincent to assume new roles in May and August, respectively
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 15:34
Blue Owl to acquire REIT in US$2.4B cash deal
Deal offers 19% premium to Sila Realty Trust trading price on Friday
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 14:46
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: Macklem
The BoC governor says technology's evolving abilities underscore importance of cybersecurity
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 15:45
Wealthsimple’s new X partnership brings opportunities and risks, experts say
Arrangement could encourage more or riskier trades, critics say
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 12:51
Richard McIntyre joins Harbourfront as CEO
Firm founder Danny Popescu has vacated the role to become executive chair
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 11:56
Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets
Plus, TD Wealth VP moves into advisor role and appointments across the industry
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 04:00
Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest
Plus, Designed Wealth adds advisor and inaugural taxonomy and transition planning council named
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:48
CETFA survey shows younger investors more likely to adjust portfolios amid geopolitical tensions
The data also reveals Canadians' limited knowledge of cross-border investing tax implications
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 11:54
Global ETF industry gathered a record US$626 billion in Q1
ETF assets under management now sit at US$20 trillion
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026
- 11:52
Private credit recap: Asset managers respond to elevated redemption requests
Investors are looking to exit from funds in droves during "a period of heightened negative sentiment"
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 13:59