Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute
Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.
Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute
Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Minute Policy Push Before Trump Takes Office
In his final month, President Biden is rushing to finalize a Gaza ceasefire, secure the release of American hostages, increase aid to Ukraine, issue pardons, forgive student debt, release funds for semiconductor production, and block the sale of U.S. Steel before President-elect Trump's inauguration...
Biden's Last-Minute Policy Push Before Trump Takes Office
In his final month, President Biden is rushing to finalize a Gaza ceasefire, secure the release of American hostages, increase aid to Ukraine, issue pardons, forgive student debt, release funds for semiconductor production, and block the sale of U.S. Steel before President-elect Trump's inauguration...
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44% Bias Score
Robust U.S. Consumer Spending Prompts Fed to Revise Interest Rate Projections
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations and driven by increased purchases of vehicles and various services; inflation remained moderate, prompting the Federal Reserve to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Robust U.S. Consumer Spending Prompts Fed to Revise Interest Rate Projections
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations and driven by increased purchases of vehicles and various services; inflation remained moderate, prompting the Federal Reserve to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
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40% Bias Score
Quebec Designer and Refus Global Signatory Madeleine Arbour Dies at 101
Madeleine Arbour, a 101-year-old Quebec interior designer and signatory of the 1948 Refus Global manifesto, died December 10; she was known for her work on Radio-Canada's lifestyle television shows, her design studio employing only women, and her designs for major corporations and public spaces.
Quebec Designer and Refus Global Signatory Madeleine Arbour Dies at 101
Madeleine Arbour, a 101-year-old Quebec interior designer and signatory of the 1948 Refus Global manifesto, died December 10; she was known for her work on Radio-Canada's lifestyle television shows, her design studio employing only women, and her designs for major corporations and public spaces.
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16% Bias Score
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
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36% Bias Score
Myanmar's Resistance Emboldened by Syria's Regime Change, Facing Increasing Chinese Intervention"
Inspired by the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, Myanmar's resistance movement is gaining momentum against the ruling military junta, which is struggling with internal corruption and increasing reliance on Chinese support; however, this support might ultimately prove insufficient, mirroring the situ...
Myanmar's Resistance Emboldened by Syria's Regime Change, Facing Increasing Chinese Intervention"
Inspired by the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, Myanmar's resistance movement is gaining momentum against the ruling military junta, which is struggling with internal corruption and increasing reliance on Chinese support; however, this support might ultimately prove insufficient, mirroring the situ...
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40% Bias Score
AI Agents Fuel Tech Boom, Spark Copyright Battles
The year 2024 saw the rise of AI agents, capable of performing tasks autonomously, leading to massive growth for tech companies like Nvidia while simultaneously sparking copyright lawsuits from the creative sector.
AI Agents Fuel Tech Boom, Spark Copyright Battles
The year 2024 saw the rise of AI agents, capable of performing tasks autonomously, leading to massive growth for tech companies like Nvidia while simultaneously sparking copyright lawsuits from the creative sector.
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56% Bias Score
Alberta's CPP Exit Plan Delayed by Lack of Asset Calculation
Alberta's plan to exit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is delayed because a recent report by the Office of the Chief Actuary lacks the specific calculations needed for a provincial referendum, despite the CPP holding \$647 billion in assets.
Alberta's CPP Exit Plan Delayed by Lack of Asset Calculation
Alberta's plan to exit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is delayed because a recent report by the Office of the Chief Actuary lacks the specific calculations needed for a provincial referendum, despite the CPP holding \$647 billion in assets.
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40% Bias Score
BlackBerry Exceeds Earnings Expectations Amid Cylance Divestment
BlackBerry exceeded third-quarter revenue expectations at US$162 million, driven by strong cybersecurity and connected-car software performance, despite selling its loss-making Cylance unit for a significantly reduced price of US$120 million compared to its original US$1.4 billion acquisition cost s...
BlackBerry Exceeds Earnings Expectations Amid Cylance Divestment
BlackBerry exceeded third-quarter revenue expectations at US$162 million, driven by strong cybersecurity and connected-car software performance, despite selling its loss-making Cylance unit for a significantly reduced price of US$120 million compared to its original US$1.4 billion acquisition cost s...
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40% Bias Score
Canada's Weak Response to Financial Crime Jeopardizes National Security
Canada's fall economic statement proposes increasing financial penalties for financial crimes fortyfold and creating a new task force, but these measures are insufficient to address systemic issues, jeopardizing its national security and trade relations with the U.S.
Canada's Weak Response to Financial Crime Jeopardizes National Security
Canada's fall economic statement proposes increasing financial penalties for financial crimes fortyfold and creating a new task force, but these measures are insufficient to address systemic issues, jeopardizing its national security and trade relations with the U.S.
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60% Bias Score
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
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40% Bias Score