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Alberta Invests $7 Million in Six New Urban Wildfire Crews

Alberta is investing nearly $7 million in provincial and federal funding to create six new urban wildfire crews across the province, enhancing wildfire response and community protection. The crews will be based in Hinton, Slave Lake, Strathmore, Kananaskis Village, Lac La Biche County, and under the...

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Hollywood Film Production Plummets 22% in Los Angeles

On-location filming in Los Angeles has declined by over 22% between January and March 2025 compared to the previous year, impacting actors, vendors, and the overall industry due to the combined effects of the pandemic, strikes, wildfires, and competitive tax incentives from other states and countrie...

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Canadian ETF Market Dominated by U.S. Equities and Index Funds

A May 2025 TD Securities census reveals that Canadian investors hold \$560.8 billion in 1,647 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with equity funds (\$341 billion) and U.S. equity funds (\$148 billion) leading the market, alongside significant holdings in aggregate bond funds and index funds.

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CRA Cuts 280 Permanent Jobs Amidst Federal Austerity

The Canada Revenue Agency is cutting up to 280 permanent positions, mainly in the National Capital Region, due to budget constraints, following the non-renewal of over 1,000 term contracts since 2024, resulting in over 3,000 job losses and concerns about service delivery.

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Canada to Fast-Track Oil and Gas Infrastructure Development

Canadian Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced plans to rapidly expand oil and gas infrastructure to increase exports and improve Eastern Canada's energy supply, creating a streamlined permitting process and emphasizing collaboration with provinces, industry, and Indigenous groups.

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Trump's Hostility Triggers Record Foreign Investment Exodus from Canadian Stock Market

A record $35 billion in foreign investment was withdrawn from the Canadian stock market in the first quarter of 2024 due to the Trump administration's hostile trade policies towards Canada; however, the Toronto Stock Exchange remained relatively stable due to increased domestic investment.

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Kananaskis G7 Summit Employs Proactive Bear Safety Measures

Over 200 students removed thousands of buffaloberry bushes near Kananaskis, Alberta, to deter bears before the G7 summit; officials will also erect fencing and provide wildlife awareness training to delegates to prevent incidents like a fatal 2002 bear incident during the G8 summit.

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Risley's AECD to Spur Arctic Economic Growth

Nova Scotia billionaire John Risley launched Arctic Economic Development Corp. (AECD) to spur economic growth in Canada's Arctic, addressing underinvestment and geopolitical concerns by attracting private capital and partnering with Indigenous communities and governments.

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Wealth Transfer Challenges: Advisors Struggle to Bridge Generational Gaps

A Toronto-based consulting firm's surveys reveal that many baby boomers are expected to spend most of their wealth, creating misaligned expectations with their children and highlighting the need for improved financial advice during the wealth transfer.

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CPPIB's 9.3% Return Driven by Dividend-Paying Stocks

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) reported a 9.3% return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reaching $714.4 billion in assets, thanks to strategic investments in dividend-paying stocks such as Quebecor Inc., Teck Resources Ltd., Sabesp, WSP Global Inc., and Asahi Group Holdings...

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Canada Faces Long-Term Care Staffing Crisis

A Canadian Institute for Health Information report reveals a decline in long-term care healthcare providers since 2021, necessitating increased overtime and agency staffing, impacting care quality and highlighting systemic issues.

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Canada Considers Joining US "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is in talks with the U.S. to join the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, a US$171-billion initiative, despite previous campaign promises of distancing Canada from the U.S.; this decision is motivated by concerns over evolving missile threa...

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