Welcome to the most important oil town in Canada — population 623. Without Hardisty, Alberta, there would be no gas for your car, asphalt for roads, jet fuel for jaunts or billions in oil revenues flowing to Alberta and Ottawa. It might be a tiny dot on the map, but its impact on Canada’s welfare is massive.
Canadians Willing to Scale Back Weddings for Homeownership
A majority of people said they would either skip or significantly scale back a wedding celebration to put more money toward buying a home, according to a Royal LePage survey. Canadians are turning away from the “dream wedding” and opting for something they see as more permanent: a foothold on the property ladder.
Here’s What You Could Lose Out On If You Take the First Job That Comes Along
Deciding on your next job is an emotional decision. Salary has always been a major part of your decision. Make sure total compensation is too, even in a rough economy. Bills are piling up, rent is due, prices are rising and you don’t have a job. It’s hard to argue with anyone unemployed taking the first position that comes along. But that job you get offered may not be the best one, even for young Canadians facing the highest unemployment rate in decades. There’s one major factor to consider when job hunting. Top of mind should be total compensation, not just base pay.
Canada’s MDA Space Pushing for More Global Defence, Aerospace Contracts
MDA’s existing deals with American defence companies and its new Montreal facility position it well as an established and high-volume producer. The Canadarm made Brampton, Ont.-based MDA a key player in the global space race and helped define it as a company critical to Canada’s identity and national security. Yet it has also been long intertwined with the United States’ nation-building projects and military-industrial complex, a feature that has shifted the company’s ownership from Canada to the U.S. and back.
What to Do If You Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return or Are Filing Late
The official tax filing deadline for most Canadians has passed but you can still file or correct errors to your return, says Jamie Golombek. If you haven’t yet filed a return for 2025, consider doing so to be able to access valuable benefits and credits.
