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'Time-off tax' shapes first week back to work

Canadian employees spent nearly 17 hours preparing for and catching up after vacations in 2025, a hidden 'time-off tax' impacting productivity and work-life balance. Learn the details.

Venezuela Debt Rally Hides Complex Creditor Web

The surge in Venezuelan bonds following President Maduro's capture belies a tangled legal and political fight for the country's assets. Explore the challenges ahead for creditors.

Winnipeg May Enforce 1-Minute School Drop-Off Limit

A Winnipeg city councillor proposes a strict one-minute time limit for school drop-offs to combat traffic congestion and safety issues. Learn about the potential new rule and its implications for parents.

CRA owed $10B+ in unpaid COVID benefits

The Canada Revenue Agency reports it is owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit overpayments. Learn about the agency's efforts to recover funds and what it means for Canadians.

Ex-Mountie's 20-year fight for assault compensation

Retired RCMP officer Tom Christie has battled Veterans Affairs for two decades for injuries from a 2004 off-duty attack, citing the force's 'always on duty' ethos. Discover his ongoing struggle.

How 2025 changed Canada's political playbook

A pivotal year reshaped Canada's foreign policy and domestic priorities. Explore the key shifts in trade, security, and human rights under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tech Firms Shift $120B AI Data Centre Debt Off Books

Major tech companies have used complex SPV financing to shield $120 billion in AI data centre spending from their balance sheets, raising concerns about hidden financial risks for Wall Street investors. Read the full analysis.

BP sells majority stake in Castrol for US$6 billion

BP Plc agrees to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants division to Stonepeak Partners for US$6 billion. The deal marks a key step in the energy giant's strategy to reduce debt and reset its business after a turbulent year.

Saks Considers Bankruptcy as $100M Payment Looms

Luxury retailer Saks Global Enterprises, burdened by debt from its Neiman Marcus deal, is exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of a critical $100+ million payment due December 30. Read the full analysis.

AI Debt Boom Pushes Corporate Bond Sales Near Record

U.S. investment-grade bond sales hit $1.7 trillion in 2025, nearing the 2020 record, driven by AI infrastructure borrowing. Investors hedge against a potential credit bust as issuance is expected to grow in 2026.

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