A digital dollar? Why this Alberta company wants to launch a Canadian stablecoin

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A Calgary-based finance company has raised $10 million to create a digital version of the Canadian dollar, with backing from Shopify, Wealthsimple and National Bank — pushing Canada into the global race to digitize money.

It’s not the tariffs, it’s the chaos

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Even Canadian companies that are CUSMA compliant are getting hit by U.S. tariffs. The chaos and uncertainty around the American trade policy has created “layer upon layer” of bureaucracy that is adding costs and time to every shipment, says one expert.

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup includes a new ultra-thin model, price hike on Pro

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The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the “Air” name that Apple already uses for its sleekest iPads and Mac computers. The price hike on the Pro model comes as the company feels the squeeze of the global trade war.

Cenovus selling stake in WRB Refining to joint venture partner Phillips 66 for $1.9B

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Cenovus Energy Inc. is looking to trim down its refining business with a $1.9-billion deal to sell half interests in two U.S. refineries to joint-venture partner Phillips 66.

Major layoffs delayed until January as GM postpones shift cut at Oshawa plant

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The midnight shift cut at the General Motors’ Oshawa plant has been postponed to Jan. 30, 2026, the company and the union representing workers confirmed on Tuesday. 

Vancouver mining firm Teck Resources agrees to merge with Anglo American

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Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources has agreed to merge with British mining multinational Anglo American in one of the sector’s largest-ever acquisitions.

Carney and Smith want a new pipeline. So far, no company has stepped up to build it

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For all the talk of whether Canada needs a new oil pipeline, there’s one thing missing: a company wanting to build it.

Strathcona Resources sweetens takeover offer for MEG Energy

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Strathcona Resources Ltd. is raising its takeover offer for MEG Energy Corp., presenting an alternative to MEG’s friendly deal to be acquired by Cenovus Energy Inc.

Joly expects aluminum sector to receive ‘hundreds of millions’ in tariff relief

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Industry Minister Mélanie​​​​​​​ Joly says Quebec’s aluminum sector is likely to receive support from a $5billion fund to help sectors slammed by U.S. tariffs.

Joly says Canada will ‘adapt its strategy’ as needed on strategic sector tariffs

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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, speaking from Montreal on Monday, says Canada will ‘adapt its strategy as things evolve’ when asked why the government is not matching the U.S. tariff rate of 50 per cent on strategic sectors like steel and aluminum.