Falling rates and market volatility spark interest in seg funds
Measure benefits teens, students, Indigenous people and those with disabilities
Spending was flat as Canadians spent more on rent and financial services, and less on vehicles
Help expected to reach 1 million people with low-to-moderate incomes
Nearly half of the spending was on social protection and health
13 banks have agreed to provide no or low-fee accounts by year-end
Stablecoin's Canadian dollar reserves will be subject to regular audits
Plus, ECN Capital to go private in all-cash transaction
Consolidated general government interest expenses rose 10.3% in 2024
ATB Wealth had a net income of $11.7 million