CPPIB, Goodman invest US$2.6B in European data centres
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
A review of FP Comment columns from early 2025 reveals expert analysis on voter sentiment, competition policy, pension risks, and looming trade wars. Discover the key insights shaping Canada's economic and political landscape.
A British Columbia court heard a man 'overtly and repeatedly' stated his intent to kill his elderly wife suffering from Alzheimer's. The disturbing case highlights the pressures on caregivers.
Russian officials report constructive talks on a U.S. peace initiative for Ukraine. Key figures, including Jared Kushner, met with President Putin in Moscow in December 2025.
Premier Danielle Smith defends Alberta Next panel's seven recommendations, including a referendum on exiting the CPP and creating a provincial police service. The report's release timing is questioned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states the U.S. has proposed the first face-to-face Ukraine-Russia talks in six months, with negotiations underway in Miami. Get the latest details.
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
The head of a major Canadian public service union strongly criticizes a proposal to fund an early retirement incentive through pension plans, calling it a risky move for workers.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
The New Brunswick government unveiled a new provincial strategy targeting a 40% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028-29. Learn the details and goals of the plan.
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
A high-level Russian official is set for talks in Miami regarding a U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Get the latest details on this diplomatic development.
The London Police Services Board has approved a new strategy to improve diversity within police ranks, aiming for a force that better reflects the community it serves.
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Fred Tilley has announced a $465 million, five-year plan for major road and highway improvements across the province. Learn about the key projects and infrastructure investments.
Horizon Health Network CEO confirms proactive measures are in place for hospital capacity over the holidays as flu cases increase. Learn about the plan for New Brunswick.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
The federal government has announced a new regulatory framework to significantly reduce methane emissions from Canada's oil and gas operations and landfills. Learn about the key targets and implications for the environment and industry.
Former senior bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) after serving as interim CEO since a major board and management shakeup in late 2024.
Former senior Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), following a major governance shakeup in late 2024. Learn about his background and the fund's path forward.
The latest round of diplomatic talks between Ukraine and the United States has concluded. The negotiations unfold as former President Donald Trump advocates for a rapid resolution to the conflict. Read the full analysis.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to discuss the second phase of Israel's Gaza strategy. Get the latest details.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump and states the second phase of the Gaza strategy is imminent. Get the latest details.
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.