Government budget includes more money for basic research and notable increases to postgraduate stipends.
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The information was contained within a response to an order paper question filed by Senator Don Plett
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The chief executive officer of one of Canada’s largest banks is speaking out against the Trudeau government’s plan to raise taxes on capital gains, arguing it…
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Canada has historically had a reputation as a safehaven to global investors, but those days are suddenly gone. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) released its securities trade for February. The data revealed global capital continues to flee the country’s capital markets at a record pace. Even worse, domes...
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Watch Canada’s construction worker shortage stands in way of housing boost, CMHC says Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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After years of complaints about under-funding, the Canadian government announced plans for a big rise in spending on research and education – including new investments in artificial intelligence, research infrastructure and student grants.
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A group of suspects that allegedly defrauded seniors across Ontario and other parts of Canada using a so-called emergency grandparent scam appear to have ties to 'Italian traditional organized crime,' according to an investigator involved in the OPP-led probe.
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A new online survey done out of Toronto shows Canadians believe there are too many international students, which has directly correlated with issues like housing.
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"Such measures would deter investment at a time when we are striving to boost competitiveness and innovation within the industry and across the economy."
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former finance minister said he rejected the idea of hiking the capital gains tax while in office due to concerns it would stunt Canada’s economic growth, and called the move “very troubling for many investors.”
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Canada just announced billions in new measures to correct the housing issues it created. Last night the Government of Canada (GoC) released its latest budget, including billions in spending on new housing stimulus. BMO provided a list of the recent changes, noting they’ll have a limited impact, give...
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Canada will start applying a proposed tax on the world’s biggest technology companies this year, despite threats from American lawmakers to carry out trade reprisals against a levy that will primarily hit U.S. firms.
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Funding will enable the next generation of entrepreneurs to start, buy and grow their businesses, fostering inclusive economic prosperity across Canada
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