Canada Financial News
17.05 / 16:25
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CRA denies taxpayer's medical expense credit for his visiting father's hospital stay
One of the more popular tax credits, claimed by more than five million Canadians annually, is the medical expense tax credit (METC), which provides tax relief for qualifying above-average medical or disability-related expenses incurred by individuals on behalf of themselves, a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependent relative.
17.05 / 14:23
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Refuse a breath test? What Ontario drivers should know under new police mandate
Highways throughout southern Ontario will be busy this Victoria Day long weekend as residents mark the unofficial start to summer.
17.05 / 13:31
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Heading out for the May long weekend? Here’s what to expect for gas prices
Canadians hitting the road this May long weekend won’t need to worry too much about a big jump at the gas pump before making their trip, but analysts say those hoping for a drop likely won’t see one, either.
17.05 / 04:45
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Loblaw agrees to sign grocery code of conduct. Why it took so long
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said Thursday it’s ready to sign on to the grocery code of conduct, paving the way for an agreement that’s been years in the making.
16.05 / 20:07
16.05 / 18:08
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Walmart, Canada Goose rise; Deere, Freeport-McMoRan fall, Thursday, 5/16/2024
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday: Walmart, Canada Goose rise; Deere, Freeport-McMoRan fall
16.05 / 16:29
16.05 / 14:25
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Justice
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Documents reveal past of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s alleged killer
One of the alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was arrested and released in Surrey, B.C., shortly before the attack, according to court records.
16.05 / 13:33
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Posthaste: Canada's standard of living on track for worst decline in 40 years
Measuring a country’s growth can be contentious.
16.05 / 13:33
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Laurentian Bank cuts nearly 50 jobs, quits equity research
Laurentian Bank of Canada is cutting more jobs in an overhaul of its strategy that includes exiting the equity research business.
16.05 / 13:33
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Opinion: Capital gains tax hikes are terrible optics for Canada
By Jessica Brandon-Jepp
16.05 / 12:33
16.05 / 01:21
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Canada was dream destination for Indian students. Something has changed.
₹22 lakh, most of which will be financed through a loan. Canada had upped the GIC from CAD $10,000 ( ₹6 lakh) to CAD $20,635 ( ₹12 lakh) effective from 2024. A GIC is similar to a secure investment and acts as a proof that the student has the means to live and pay for expenses in Canada.
15.05 / 22:31
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Dating Misconceptions? Tinder's survey findings are out; Here are the key details
dating app or do you go with the flow? Dating App Tinder has revealed in one of their surveys that both men and women have misconceptions about what the other wants. This has been reported by ‘USA Today’. The Green Flags Study which was released on Wednesday surveyed over 8000 heterosexual men and women in the US, Canada, UK and Australia to understand the preferences of each other and found out that individuals are quick to make assumptions of the opposite sex.
15.05 / 21:33
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Self-proclaimed Canadian ‘Crypto King’ facing criminal fraud charge
Two Ontario men, including the self proclaimed “Crypto King” have been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada following a joint 16-month investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission and Durham Regional Police called Project Swan.
15.05 / 20:54
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US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico
The Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that new penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes
15.05 / 19:03
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Canada's housing market sees surge in listings, giving buyers' rare advantage
A trend may be unfolding in Canada’s housing market, as the number of active listings continued to edge upward, rising sharply in April to reach its highest point in more than five years. The numbers heralded a shift toward a more balanced market, with home prices remaining stable and sales down marginally.
15.05 / 19:03
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TD Bank's anti-money laundering lapses on House of Commons' radar
The House of Commons standing committee on finance is planning to discuss whether lapses in Toronto-Dominion Bank’s anti-money-laundering controls, which have already drawn regulatory scrutiny in the United States, warrant a deeper look here at home.
15.05 / 17:19
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Listings surge met few buyers in April. What that means for spring housing market
A surge in new listings but a lack of demand from buyers is putting the Canadian housing market in its “most balanced” position since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the national real estate organization says.
15.05 / 16:51
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Posthaste: The Bank of Canada should watch this 'hurdle' to rate cuts like a hawk
The Bank of Canada‘s June 5 interest rate call is looming ever closer, presenting the tantalizing possibility of a first interest rate cut in just over four years. But there are still hurdles to clear before the central bank can pull the trigger, one Big Six bank economist is arguing.
15.05 / 13:39
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Transforming Finance: The Evolution and Power of Social Stock Exchanges
In the landscape of finance, a radical shift is ongoing, it challenges the traditional investment landscape for financial gains. This transformation is vainly guarded by Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs); it prioritizes investing in social and environmental causes along with monetary returns. As the world is facing numerous challenges, climate change, poverty, social injustice, and inequality, SSEs provide an opportunity for investors to align financial objectives with societal development.
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